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Civil War Battles

Civil War Battles

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Flashcard

Social Studies

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Guess what? The very first shots of the Civil War were fired when Confederates attacked this fort, leading to the Union's surrender. Can you name that historic fort?

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Ft. Sumter

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

🎩🔥 Which battle was the bloodiest of the Civil War, marked a turning point in favor of the Union, and was the northernmost clash? 🎩🔥

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Gettysburg

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Guess who? Led by the fearless Ulysses S. Grant, this bold move blockaded the Mississippi River and cleverly split the Confederate troops into smaller, more manageable groups, paving the way for a Union victory. Can you name this pivotal event?

Back

Vicksburg

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these was NOT a strategy in the famous "Anaconda Plan"?
Block all southern ports to cut off shipping,
Control the Mississippi River,
Capture the Confederate capital, Richmond

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Divide the north into sections

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Guess why the Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war:

Back

Lee's forces were so diminished, he could never contemplate another invasion of the North.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who emerged victorious in the epic Battle of Gettysburg?

Back

Union

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

🌟 Hey history buffs! Can you tell which epic battle handed the Union the keys to the mighty Mississippi River? 🌟

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Back

Vicksburg

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