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USI U8: Civil War

Major Battles and Events

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Which event began the Civil War? firing on Fort Sumter, South Carolina
Where is Fort Sumter located? South Carolina
What was the first battle of the Civil War? Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run)
What general became famous after the Battle of First Manassas? Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Which side won at Fort Sumter and the First Battle of Manassas? The Confederacy
What freed enslaved people in the rebelling states? Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation made _____________________________ the new focus of the war. "freeing the slaves"
Did the Emancipation Proclamation free all enslaved African Americans? no, only ones in rebelling states
The Battle of Vicksburg was fought because both sides wanted control of the Mississippi River
Why was it important to control waterways and ports? It helped with trade, transportation, and supplies
What battle became the turning point of the war? Battle of Gettysburg
Where is Gettysburg located? Pennsylvania
Having control of ___________________ in a battle was an important advantage. high ground
What was an important part of the Gettysburg Address? preserving a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people"
Which side won the Battle of Vicksburg and Battle of Gettysburg? the Union
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S Grant at _____________________ and ended the war. Appomattox Court House in Virginia
What was the capital city of the Confederacy? Richmond, VA
What was the capital city of the Union? Washington, DC
When did the Civil War start? April 12, 1861
When did the Civil War end? April 9, 1865
Created by: ElliottED
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