Civil War Events Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who won the attack on Fort Sumter
Confederates
Where is fort Sumter located? Why is it significant
South Carolina, attack that starts civil war
Who won bull run
Confederates
What did people think of the war after bull run
That is was going to take longer than expected
Significance of Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson dies
Significance of Fredericksburg
Union loses by trying to fight uphill
Who won Antietam
A draw
What document was passed as a result of Antietam? Why was it passed now?
Emancipation Proclamation, union is on high morale
What two events make up the turning point of the war
Vicksburg and Gettysburg
Who won at Vicksburg
Union
Why was Vicksburg significant
Union gets control of Mississippi, splits confeds in two
When was Gettysburg fought
July 1,2,3 1863
Who wins Gettysburg
Union
What shape does the union take on day 2 at Gettysburg
Fishhook with Culp’s hill at the top and little round top at the bottom
3 events that happen at Gettysburg
Buford Holds Confederates
Bayonet Charge at Little Round Top
Ewell never takes Culp’s hill
What event led to Lincoln’s victory in 1864
Battle at Atlanta
Lincoln’s viewpoint in the election of 1864
Keep fighting to win and get peace
McClellan’s viewpoint in the election of 1864
Peace platform, willing to stop fighting and negotiate
Where did the March to the sea and end
Started in Atlanta GA and ended in Savannah GA
What did union soldiers do along the March
Destroy everything
Condition of Surrender at Appomattox
Confeds can’t start fighting against union, soldiers return home safely, confed soldiers must turn in weapons, confeds will not be put on trial, confeds could keep horses and mules
When and where did Lincoln assassination take place
Fords Theatre, DC on April 14,
What happened to Booth
He died shortly after Lincoln’s death
