What historic event is this?
What event had the biggest impact in the civil war?
The Emancipation Proclamation
When did the civil war start.
April 18, 1861
Which battle, initiating the American civil war, saw the first shots fired?
Fort Sumter
Who was the union general known for his strategy of "total war," marching through Georgia and significantly weakening the confederacy?
Ulysses S. Grant
What led to the civil war?
Slavery, states rights, economic differences, political polarization, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.
When did the civil war end?
April 9, 1865
In which battle did confederate forces secure a victory near a Virginia stream, revealing the unions lack of preparedness?
Battle of Bull Run
Which Confederate general, a brilliant tactician, earned his nickname at the first battle of Bull Run and was a key figure in the Confederate army until his death at Chancellorsville?
Robert E. Lee
Which presidential order declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate territories during the civil war?
The Emancipation Proclamation
When did the Battle of Gettysburg happen?
July 1-3, 1863
Which battle, remembered as the bloodiest single-day led to Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?
Battle of Antietam
Who served as the commander of the Confederate army of northern Virginia and is considered one of the most revered figures in southern history?
William Tecumseh Sherman
Which civil war battle halted the Confederate advance into the north and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides?
The Battle of Gettysburg
When did The Emancipation Proclamation happen?
January 1, 1863
Which battle marked a turning point in the civil war, resulting in the Confederacy's defeat in Pennsylvania and the loss of crucial momentum?
Battle of Gettysburg
Which union general, after struggling with early battle field successes, eventually became the supreme commander of the union army and later served as president of the United States?
Stonewall Jackson
Which union general led a march through Georgia, employing a "total war" strategy to cripple the confederacy's morale?
Sherman's March to the Sea
When did The Siege of Vicksburg occur?
May 18- July 4, 1863
At which location did the civil war effectively come to an end with the surrender of the Confederate army?
Appomattox Court House
Who commanded the union forces at the Battle of gettysburg, successfully repelling the Confederate attack and securing a crucial victory for the union.