The Civil War

What was the effect of the Northern blockade?

Union victory in the Civil War that marked the bloodiest single-day battle in history

Ambrose Burnside led the Union toward Richmond and marched into waiting Confederate troops here

President Lincoln issued a preliminary proclamation about slavery after what?

Saved the Union during the war and emancipated the slaves

Refused Lincoln's offer to head the Union army and agreed to lead Confederate forces

What economic problem did both the North and South face?

Which assault helped earn respect for African American soldiers?

Previously known as the CSS Virginia

Union gains the MS River, Confderacy is split, Grant takes lead of the Union & total war begins

Which of the following was NOT a border state?

18th President of the US; received a field promotion & accepted the surrender tht ended the war

A disadvantage for the North in the war was that it

The turning point AND deadliest battle in the war

Union response to the Confedrate's iron-clad ship

The end of the Civil War occurred when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at

Successful Union general who implemented "total war in order to defeat the South

What happened to General Thomas Jackson at the Battle of Chancellorsville?

What was the Union's strategy for victory in the East?

What was the importance of Vicksburg?

In total war

Who served as commander of the Confederate army?

President of the Confederate States of America for its entire history from 1861 to 1865