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100

This state was the location of the battle of Gettysburg, one of the defining battles of the Civil War

Pennsylvania

100

This person was the most successful Northern general in the Civil War.

Ulysses S. Grant

100
The two major Union victories known as the turning points of the war were ________________.
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
100

A defensive war, strong military leadership, and sectional pride were all advantages of this side

South

100

Withdraw formally from a union or alliance

Secede

200

This state is home to fort Sumter and is the starting point of the Civil War

South Carolina

200
This person, known for his strength, led the Confederates during the First Battle of Bull Run.
"Stonewall" Jackson
200
How did the Civil War begin?
when the Southerners attacked the Union at Fort Sumter in SC
200

Better transportation, communication, and government leadership were all advantages for this side

North

200

What was 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

One of the first all black military regiments fighting for the Union Army

300

This state was home to the battle of Shiloh, where Grant overcame near certain defeat from a surprise attack

Tennessee 

300
This person led the March to the Sea destroying everything in his path.
William T. Sherman
300
What was the purpose of General Sherman's March to the Sea?
to destroy everything in GA that could help the South win the war
300

After seceding from the United States, the Confederate States of America elected this person as their leader

Jefferson Davis

300

Which Civil Liberty did Lincoln suspend during the war?

Habeas Corpus

400

The battle of Vicksburg occurred in this state and proved to be a costly victory for Grant and the Union

Mississippi

400

This general is responsible for developing the Anaconda Plan

Winfield Scott

400

Where did Lee surrender to Grant to end the war?

 Appomattox Court House

400

The emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in what portion of the country? 

(All of it, Just the South, The northern Border states, Some Southern states and some northern states)

Southern States

400

System of multiple governments for localized decision making power

Federalism

500

These states known as boarder states were a part of the Union while retaining slavery

Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware

500
General Sherman also captured the city of Atlanta during what was known as the _______ ________.
Atlanta Campaign
500

A Confederate victory in this battle gave Robert E. Lee the confidence to pursue a northern campaign

Antietam

500

European powers such as France and Great Britain had a positive relationship with these states but would not support them during the war. 

Southern States

500

The act of wearing down by constant harassment or attack

Attrition