Battles of the Civil War
What was the first battle of the Civil War
The first battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Fort Sumter
Who was the General for the Union for the Battle of Fort Sumter
The General for the Union for the Battle of Fort Sumter was Robert Anderson
When was the Battle of Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort Sumter was April 12, 1861-April 13, 1861
Where was the Battle of Fort Sumter fought
The Battle of Fort Sumter was fought at Charleston.
What was the second battle of the Civil War
The second battle of the Civil War was The Bull run
Why was Fort Sumter easily captured by the Southern forces?
Their guns were facing the open ocean, and they had few men
Who was elected that made the South mad?
Abraham Lincoln
What does it mean to "Secede"?
To break away from, to leave
Who was the abolitionist who wanted to start a Slave Uprising?
John Brown
Why was the North and South concerned about who had more states?
Because they didn't want the other side to have more votes and power
What was Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery?
He wanted to abolish it
What was the new State that both the North and South wanted to claim as their own?
Kansas
What outpost did John Brown attack?
Harper's Ferry
Who was the Confederate General for the battle of Gettysburg
The Confederate General for the battle of Gettysburg was Robert E. Lee
Who led the raid on Harper's Ferry?
John Brown
What State acquired independence from Mexico to join the US?
Texas
Who encircled and defeated John Brown at Harper's Ferry?
Robert E. Lee
Who was the Union General for the Siege of Vicksburg
The Union General for the Siege of Vicksburg was Ulysses S. Grant
When was the Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Bull Run was July 21, 1861
What State was the Battle of Bull Run fought
The Battle of Bull Run was fought in Virgina