Civil War Flashcard

Front

What was the main reason for sending 75,000 troops by Lincoln?

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To put down the rebellion

Front

How far was the Battle of Bull Run from Washington DC?

Back

Just miles

Front

What is another name for the Battle of Bull Run?

Back

Battle of Manassas

Front

Why did the Peninsula Plan fail?

Back

Indecisiveness

Front

Which side did Ulysses S. Grant fight for during the Civil War?

Back

Union

Front

What was a major personal issue that affected Ulysses S. Grant's career?

Back

Heavy drinking

Front

What city did William Tecumseh Sherman burn during his march?

Back

Atlanta

Front

What was a reason Robert E. Lee did not join the Union forces?

Back

He was loyal to his home state

Front

Which side did Thomas Jonathan Jackson fight for during the Civil War?

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Confederate

Front

What type of social problems do soldiers face?

Back

People from different backgrounds and cultures