Chapter 11-5 War in the Eastern Theatre-December 1862-July 1863 Flashcards
1
Q
- At what battle did the Union score its first major victory in the eastern theater a year and a half into the war? (Review)
A
Battle of Antietam
2
Q
- Why did President Lincoln fire General McClellan even after he was victorious at this battle? (Review)
A
He has a general named George Mnlenel. He wins at Antietam. But he doesn’t want to be offensive. He doesn’t follow and go after the enemy.
3
Q
- Who did Lincoln place in command of the Army of the Potomac after McClellan’s firing?
A
Ambrose Burnside
4
Q
- What was this Union general’s nickname?
A
Side Burns
5
Q
- What battle resulted between the Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia on December 11-13, 1862?
A
The Battle of fredericksburg.
6
Q
- What mistake did Burnside make at this battle that resulted in nearly 8,000 Union casualties in under one hour?
A
He crosses the river and then decides to attack with a frontal assault which means going right at them.
7
Q
- What was the approximate rate of Union casualties during the one hour assault against Confederate lines on the third day of fighting?
A
8,000 casualties in one hour
8
Q
- What was the approximate rate of Union casualties during the three days of fighting at this battle?
A
67%
9
Q
- Who took command of the Army of the Potomac after Lincoln fired the Union general for his
blunder at this battle?
A
Joseph Hooker
10
Q
- What was the name of the next major battle to take place in the eastern theater that was fought on May 1st through May 4th?
A
Chancellorsville
11
Q
- Who won this major engagement between the new Union general and Lee?
A
The Confederates won it
12
Q
- What major loss did the Confederates suffer at this battle?
A
Stonewall Jackson (most influential leader, killed by one of his own men by accident which is called friendly fire, he was very smart.)
13
Q
- What term means getting shot by your own side in a battle?
A
Friendly Fire
14
Q
- Who replaced General Hooker as Commander of the Army of the Potomac after Chancellorsville?
A
George Meade
15
Q
- What did General Lee plan to do for the second time in the war after Chancellorsville?
A
Attack the north
