1861
President Lincoln called out for these during the start of the Civil War. The Northern states respond well, but the border states receive this news negatively.
What are volunteers to join the Union Army?
The victor of the Battle of Bull Run.
What is the Confederate Army?
The nation's first draft law causes an uproar in this city.
What is New York City?
On March 10, 1864, this highly-reputed General took control of the entire army, later to be known as the best Union General.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
In the second inaugural address of this president, he states, "With Malice towards none; with charity for all... Let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the Nation’s wounds"
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
What the Confederate Army did immediately after its victory at Bull Run.
What is picnicked on the food left behind by onlookers?
The two ships that clashed at the Battle of Hampton Roads.
What is the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack)?
This document declared that all slaves in Confederate states are free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Lincoln's promise to America should he be elected to the Presidential position a second time.
What is the restoration of the Union?
The last battle of the Civil War.
What is Saylor's Creek?
The first casualties of the Civil war are a result of this city's riots.
What is Baltimore?
This famed Confederate General was conducted to perform "diversionary" operations in Shenandoah Valley.
Who is General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson?
Securing this city allowed the Union easier access to Alabama and Georgia. Upon capture of the city, many Union soldiers scaled Missionary Ridge, against Grant's orders.
What is Chattanooga?
This former general ran against Lincoln in 1864.
Who is George McClellan?
In this theater, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated.
What is Ford's Theater?
This person became Army Chief in November, known as "Little Mac", for being youthful and vigorous.
Who is George McClellan?
After early successes with Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, this Union General won a decisive blood bath at Shiloh.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
What is the Battle of Chancellorsville?
This mass migration of Union troops left a trail of destruction behind, ruining the agricultural and economic premise of Georgia.
What is Sherman's March?
“Tell mother that I died for my country.” were the last words of this assassin.
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
The first of this was levied in the North to help pay for an expensive and expanding war in America.
What is an income tax?
The amount of battles fought during the "Seven Days Battle".
What is 5?
On this holiday, Abraham Lincoln called for observance during the Civil War, and issued a proclamation of its namesake for the Union, declaring this holiday on the last Thursday of November.
What is Thanksgiving?
During this battle, the woods caught fire, combined with the thick vegetation, the Confederates had a major advantage on the Union.
What is the Battle of the Wilderness?
The owner of the house that Lee surrendered to Grant in, also the owner of the house that General Beauregard used as his headquarters in the Battle of Bull Run.
Who is Wilmer McLean?