Battles And Events- Civil War Flashcards
Who won bull run?
Confederates
Where was Bull Run fought?
Virginia
Bull Run- what did the people think of the war before the battle was fought? After?
Before- They fought the war would be over quickly. After- they knows the war would last longer than they originally thought
Why was the Battle of Fredericksburg significant
It was the worst union defeat, shows “good ground” strategy
Why was the Battle of Chancellorsville significant?
Though stonewall Jackson died, the confederates won
What was the result of Antietam?
No one won but Union took credit- Lee saw no reason in fighting so he and his troops retreated, Bloodiest day in US history, Boost north morale, Leads to emancipation proclamation
After Antietam, what document was released? Why was after this a good time for it to be released?
Emancipation Proclamation, because of union “win” their morales were boosted
Why is the battle of Shiloh significant?
It took place near the Mississippi River, this is the first time the union begins to have control over the river^^
When was the battle of Gettysburg fought?
Gettysburg, PA; July 1863
Describe union strategies used at Gettysburg PA
Day 1- pinwheel, 2- holds high ground fish hook, 3- fish hook starting at Culp’s Hill ending at Little Round Top
Win
Describe strategies used by the Confederates at Gettysburg
Day 1- good ground, 2- attack flanks, 3- line along seminary ridge and eventually try to break Union Line in the center (Pickett’s charge)
What does it mean to “hold the good ground”
Take the top of a hill so you can see everything coming at you
How come the final charge by the Confederacy was such a disaster?
They either over fired or under fired, no point and lost all of their artillery
What was chamberlains role in the battle of Gettysburg
Screamed “bayonets”, claims little round top, fails Culp’s hill
Where is vicksburg located
Mississippi
