Top 5 Moments of the American Civil War Mini-Flashcard

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What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War?

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The Confederacy was able to deal a major blow to the Union army.

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What was the main objective of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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To free all slaves in the Union states

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What was the outcome of the Siege of Vicksburg?

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The Confederacy gained control of the Mississippi River.

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Which battle was the single bloodiest day in American history during the Civil War? Options: Battle of Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation, Siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Antietam

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Battle of Gettysburg

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What was the significance of the Surrender at Appomattox?

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General Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant marked the end of the war.