Civil War Test

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

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

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

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

Why did William T. Sherman "march to the sea"?

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

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

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

What officially ended slavery in the United States?

How did Florida contribute to the Civil War?

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 and the South retreated from the North

Women aided the war effort mainly by

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

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

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

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

Why was total war used in the Civil War?

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

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