Civil war
what is the battle of Antietam?
Union commander was General George McClellan and the Confederate commander was General Robert E. Lee. Battle was in Maryland, September 1862. The single bloodiest day in US History. Over 20,000 men were wounded, killed, or missing.
Lincoln gave this speech for the dedication of a national cemetery at Gettysburg. In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln asked the country to honor those that gave their lives protecting our democratic government.
what is the battle Vicksburg?
was a Union victory and the Union now controlled the Mississippi River. The second turning point of the war.
What did the North have the Advantage?
bigger population, most of the factories were located in the north, stronger economy, a large number of railroads to help move supplies and soldiers.
DAILY TRIPLE: Where was the Capital of the Union?
Washington, DC
Where was the capital of the Confederacy
Richmond, Virginia
what was the union blockade?
the North used their ships to keep ships from supplying the South with goods.
what was the battle of Gettysburg?
it showed Lee that any hopes of going further into the north would not work. The first turning point of the war.
What happened at the Appomattox Court House
the surrender of the South took place. General Grant announced that the war was over and the southerners were our countrymen again.
What was Sherman's March to sea?
General Sherman marched his men through Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah destroying everything in their path.
what Were ironclads?
heavily armored ships with iron. The ironclad ships helped protect General Grant’s troops when they crossed the Mississippi River.
What was the 54th Massachusetts regiment?
was the first African American regiment in the Union.
What advantages did the South have?
they knew the land, very well trained generals.
What happened before the Emancipation Proclamation.
Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union. After the Emancipation Proclamation- it was to end slavery.
where was the battle of Shiloh?
Hardin county, TN