Strategies
What was the name of the strategy that spread out Confederate forces to capture Richmond and used the war of attrition?
Wilderness Campaign
What finally abolished slavery in the United States of America?
The 13th Amendment
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the battle of Bull Run also known as?
Manassas
How does the North name the battles?
by the closest geographical feature
What was the name of the strategy that called for Sherman to attacks the Railroad terminals, it was really the last battle of the war in the west, and the success of it helped Lincoln win the 1864 presidential election-his 2nd term?
Atlanta Campaign
Which one of these events officially starts the Civil War?
Confederate troops firing cannons at Fort Sumter
What is Ulysses S. Grant’s nickname?
Unconditional Surrender
What was the first major battle in the West?
Shiloh
Where did the surrender take place?
Appomattox
What was the name of the strategy that occurred on November 15, 1864 and called for total War: destroy everything in their path including railroads, bridges, crops, and livestock-ends up creating 60 miles of destruction?
Sherman’s March to Sea
What state seceded in 1860 before the president takes office?
South Carolina
Which general stood his ground at the 1st Battle of Bull Run and earned the nickname Stonewall?
Thomas Jackson
What battle was the turning point of the war because Lee didn’t have enough soldiers to attack the North anymore, and he wouldn’t make that attempt again?
Gettysburg
Which side won the first battle of Bull Run?
Confederates
What was the name of the strategy that called for control the Mississippi River to divide the Confederates into and take away their food source of Texas cattle?
Anaconda Plan
What state was created during the Civil War?
West Virginia
Who launched the the 1st shells into Fort Sumter?
P. T. Beauregard
What battle was the single deadliest day in the civil war?
Antietam
What is surprising about the 1st Battle of Bull Run?
spectators journeyed to the battle to watch the fighting
What is the goal of the Western battles?
gain control of the Mississippi River.
What document prevents England from joining the Civil War?
Emancipation Proclamation
Which two famous figures met to discuss the terms of surrender?
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee
How many days did the siege of Vicksburg last?
47
What is the name of the Union ironclad ship?
Monitor