The Civil War

Assassinated president Lincoln

Most famous all-black unit.

To try to dislodge Union troops from Cemetery Ridge at the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee ordered

Chanted “A Rich Man’s War But A Poor Man’s Fight” protesting the fact that rich people could pay not to fight in the war

What event helped Lincoln win re-election in 1864?

Cautious general that was in charge of capturing Richmond but Lee forced him to retreat back to DC.

Before the Emancipation Proclamation, what was the primary purpose of the Civil War to Lincoln?

Which was not part of the North’s Plan for conquering the South?

It was clear that a large, well-trained army would be needed to defeat the South after the Union defeat at

The Northern strategy for defeating the South was called the

In which battle did a Union soldier find Lee's battle plans wrapped around a cigar which led to Lee's defeat?

Lincoln dedicated the ground as a cemetery & reminded them of the promise that "all men are created equal"

Robert E. Lee did not accept command of the Union troops because

The capture of Vicksburg was an important objective for Union forces because

He was in charge of capturing the MS River, then was made Commander of the Union Army sent to defeat General Lee.

Which WAS NOT an advantage of the North over the South?

Got his nickname for bravery at the 1st Battle of Bull Run-rallied the retreating Confederate troops

He captured New Orleans, took gunboats up the Mississippi to Vicksburg, blockaded Mobile.

Battlefield nurse that established the Red Cross.

President of the Confederacy

Both the Northern and Southern governments did all of the following EXCEPT

Union General that burned Atlanta & completed his “March to the Sea”

The Emancipation Proclamation

Which IS NOT true about the Civil War?

The 1st female physician in the US who also helped create the US Sanitary Commission.

Which of the following did women NOT DO during the Civil War?

The Amendment to the Constitution that banned slavery in the United States was the

What does the suspension of habeas corpus mean?

Where did General Lee surrender to General Grant on April 9, 1865?

Created colleges that focused on agricultural & mechanical degrees/ROTC

The South wanted to fight a war of attrition, in which they would

US government offered Americans 160 acres of land on the Great Plains.

Which battle was the turning point of the war-Lee lost 1/3 of his army-remained on the defensive for the rest of the war

Which battle was the bloodiest 1-day battle in US History?