Show:
People
Battles
North vs. South
Events
Potpurri
100
Winfield Scott set up this plan that although was laughed at actually won the Civil War for the Union?
the Anaconda Plan
100
How was the Battle of Bull Run won?
The Confederates using the rebel yell
100
The election of this candidate caused the Southern states to secede and create their own nation.
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
100
This speech honored soldiers and reminded of the purpose of war..
What is the Gettysburg Address
100
About how many men died during the Civil War?
Over 600,000
200
Who was elected president on Feb 9th 1861?
Jefferson Davis
200
What was significant about the Battle of Antietam?
It was the bloodiest day of the Civil War.
200
The Union lost over 120,000 more men than the Confederacy, How is it possible that they won?
Larger population
200
John Wilkes Booth is believed to have had extra help from who?
The Confederate Government
200
What was the main treatment for battle wounds during the Civil War?
What is amputation
300
What would someone describe General Sherman as being insane?
He was the first to use "total warfare" - scortched earth, sherman's neckties, and used psychological warfare
300
This battle is known as the turning point of the word
Gettysburg
300
How did women contribute the the war?
Nursing, making ammunition, spying, making uniforms
300
What was the name of the theater Abraham Lincoln was shot at?
Ford's Theater
300
She was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield"?
Clara Barton
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! This General constantly backed down and waited before attacking.
Who is General McCellan
400
DAILY DOUBLE: Why was the Battle of Shiloh so significant?
The North won control of the Mississippi River - which split the Confederacy.
400
Who eventually became the Generals for the Union and the Confederacy?
(North) - Ulyesses S. Grant (South)- Robert E. Lee
400
This document states slaves in the rebelling regions would be set free on January 1st of 1863.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
400
What is hardtack?
A hard bread almost cracker like with no taste.
500
Why did John Brown attack a U.S. Army post in Harper's Ferry, Virginia?
He wanted to start a rebellion against slavery using slaves.
500
The Merrimac and Monitor began a battle in which neither sank, what was so special about these ships to make them unsinkable?
The were covered with iron plates (Ironclad ships)
500
What was the first form of aircraft that both sides attempted to use to spy on one another?
Hot Air Balloons
500
Surrounded and out of supplies, General E. Lee surrendered to this general in this Virginia town?
Who is General Grant at the Appomattox Court House
500
What are 2 of the 3 medicines used during the Civil War?
Choloform, Morphine, or Opium