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Battles of Manasses & Fort Macon (DeWald)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who told the Confederates about the Union's plans at Manasses? | A female spy |
| How long did everyone think the war was going to last? | Not very long; no more than 3 months |
| How long did the preparation for the Battle of Fort Macon take? | A month |
| Who won the First Battle of Manassas? | Confederates |
| What was the First Battle of Manassas was also known as? | The First Battle of Bull Run |
| What happened to Fort Macon under Union attack? | It collapsed |
| How long did the Battle of Fort Macon take? | A few hours |
| What was the Confederate’s first ironclad ship? | The Merrimack |
| What was the Union's first ironclad ship? | The Monitor |
| Who became a hero after the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson? | Ulysses S. Grant |
| How did the Union win the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson? | By land and by sea |
| What made the rest of the world’s navies obsolete? | Ironclad ships |
| What was Abraham Lincoln's favorite son's name? | Willie |
| How did Lincoln's favorite son die? | Typhoid fever |
| Who won the Battle of Fort Macon? | The Union |
| What was shown to be inadequate during the battle of Fort Macon? | Masonry |
| What was the atmosphere or mood like before the Battle of Manasses? | It was festive |
| Who took over the Union after the First Battle of Manassas? | General McClellan |
| Who led his union troops to Fort Macon? | General Burnside |
| Where did the Battle of Fort Macon take place? | On the coast of North Carolina |
| Yes or No. Was there a lot of deaths at the Battle of Fort Macon? | No |
| What battle actually took place on April 26, 1862? | The Battle of Fort Macon |
| What did General McClellan think of President Lincoln? | He didn't think very highly of him |
| What was Thomas Jackson's nickname? | Stonewall |
| What type of leader was Thomas Jackson known as? | He was fearless |
| What were ships built with before the ironclads? | Wood |
| Where did the Union soldiers retreat during the Battle of Manasses? | Into the crowd of onlookers |
| Fort Macon was the Union’s attempt to gain control of what? | North Carolina's eastern side |