civil war Flashcards
(24 cards)
What year did the Battle of Gettysburg take place?
1863
True or False: The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
True
Fill in the blank: The Battle of ________ was a significant Confederate victory and is often called the turning point of the Civil War.
Vicksburg
Which battle is known as the first major battle of the Civil War?
The First Battle of Bull Run
What was the primary outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?
The Union gained control of the Mississippi Valley.
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War? A) Battle of Bull Run B) Battle of Gettysburg C) Battle of Antietam D) Battle of Fort Sumter
B) Battle of Gettysburg
What was the significance of the Siege of Vicksburg?
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
True or False: The Battle of Fredericksburg resulted in a significant victory for the Union.
False
Who was the Confederate general at the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Robert E. Lee
Fill in the blank: The Battle of ________ was fought in 1864 and is known for the Union’s strategy of total war.
Atlanta
What impact did the Battle of Fort Sumter have on the Civil War?
It marked the beginning of the Civil War.
Multiple Choice: Which battle resulted in the Emancipation Proclamation? A) Battle of Antietam B) Battle of Gettysburg C) Battle of Shiloh D) Battle of Vicksburg
A) Battle of Antietam
What was the main consequence of the Battle of Appomattox Court House?
It led to the surrender of General Lee and the end of the Civil War.
True or False: The Battle of Bull Run was a decisive victory for the Union forces.
False
Who commanded the Union forces at the Battle of Gettysburg?
George G. Meade
What was the strategic objective of the Union during the Siege of Petersburg?
To cut off supplies to the Confederate army.
Fill in the blank: The Battle of ________ was notable for the use of trench warfare.
Petersburg
Multiple Choice: Which battle did Ulysses S. Grant lead that resulted in a Union victory on July 4, 1863? A) Battle of Gettysburg B) Battle of Vicksburg C) Battle of Antietam D) Battle of Shiloh
B) Battle of Vicksburg
What was the outcome of the Battle of Cold Harbor?
A significant Confederate victory with heavy Union casualties.
True or False: The Battle of the Wilderness was fought in 1865.
False
Who was the Union general at the Battle of Shiloh?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was one major impact of the Battle of Gettysburg on the Confederacy?
It weakened their military strength and morale.
Fill in the blank: The Battle of ________ was fought in 1862 and is known for the Union’s inability to maintain momentum after a victory.
Antietam
Multiple Choice: Which battle was the last major battle of the Civil War? A) Battle of Appomattox Court House B) Battle of Gettysburg C) Battle of Bull Run D) Battle of Atlanta
A) Battle of Appomattox Court House
