Civil War Practice Flashcard

Front

Who led a raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry in hopes of starting a slave rebellion?

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John Brown

Front

Who led African Americans to freedom using the Underground Railroad?

Back

Harriet Tubman

Front

Who led a revolt against white plantation owners?

Back

Nat Turner

Front

Who would have attended an "Anti-Slavery" meeting?

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Abolitionists

Front

What is the cause for West Virginia becoming a state?

Back

Eastern and western counties disagreed over slavery.

Front

Who played a major role in the Battle of Bull Run and earned himself a nickname?

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Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

Front

Which group and their experience is matched incorrectly? Options: Free African Americans - Remained neutral., Some free African Americans joined the Union Army and Union Navy, American Indians - Most remained neutral., Enslaved African Americans - Raised crops and provided labor for the Confederacy.

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Free African Americans - Remained neutral.

Front

Which battle occurred at sea and ended in a draw?

Back

Battle of the Ironclads

Front

Which battle did General Robert E. Lee defeat Union troops?

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Battle of Fredericksburg

Front

Which battle was the first major clash of the Civil War?

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Battle of Bull Run