15-2 War in the East

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What nickname did Confederate General Thomas Jackson earn at the Battle of Bull Run?

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Stonewall

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What led to the defeat of the North at Bull Run?

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inexperienced soldiers and officers

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How many days did the Battle of Antietam last?

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1 day

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The idea of attacking the Confederacy by squeezing them like a snake from the East and West is known as the

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Anaconda Plan

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This battle was a surprise victory by the Confederates. The Union troops were forced to retreat ensuing chaos with picnickers who came to watch.

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Bull Run

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After General McClellan hesitated to march directly to Richmond, Va, which Union General did President Lincoln send instead? This led to the 2nd Battle at Bull Run.

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Pope

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Who was against secession but fought on the Confederate side?

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Robert E. Lee

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Ships that sail in and out of a blockaded area

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Blockade Runner

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The Monitor and the Merrimac were

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iron clad ships

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What was the outcome of the battle between the Merrimack and the Monitor?

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Neither the Union or the Confederate Army won.