US Civil War

This battle in Maryland is known as the bloodiest single day in U.S. history.

This side's advantages were a large population, most of the nation's factories and railroads

Document issued by Abraham Lincoln declaring all slaves in the confederate states to be free.

Who argued that free blacks should be allowed to join the Union Military and fight?

Who was the first and only president of the Confederacy(South).

General Lee surrendered to Grant at this location on April 9th 1865, officially ending the war.

This side's advantages were fighting a defensive war on their own turf and better generals.

All of the following were results of William T. Sherman's "march to the sea" except;

Union general who captured Vicksburg was then placed in charge of all Union forces.

Who was  the 16th president of the United States (Union).

This plan included: Capture the Confederate capital and gain control of the Mississippi river.

All of the following were reasons for high casualties in the Civil War except;

3 day battle in Pennsylvania. 1/3 of Lee's army was defeated, turning the war for the North.

General of the Confederate Army. He Was the South's greatest military leader.

Which event in 1861 marked the start of hostilities(war) between the north and South?

The first major battle in Manassas Virginia 1861, resulting in a victory for the South.

 Grant captured this city on the Mississippi River which completed part of the North's plan.

Women aided the war effort in all of the following ways except;