Civil War 1863 Review

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The Battle of Gettysburg was—

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won by the North.

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What caused the most deaths during the Civil War?

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Infections and disease.

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Robert E. Lee decided to invade the North through Pennsylvania in order to

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deliver a decisive blow that would influence Northern politicians to negotiate for peace.

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The Battle of Gettysburg was significant because

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Union victory meant that the Southern cause was doomed.

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The Union Victory at Vicksburg was of major importance because

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it gave the North control of the Mississippi River, coupled with the victory at Gettysburg, foreign help for the Confederacy was lost, and it solidified Grant’s reputation as a leading general.

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The Northern Democrats that wanted to negotiate peace were known as

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Copperheads

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Due, in part, to General Rosecrans’ mistake at Chickamauga, the Confederates were able to lay siege to _________________________ a vital railroad hub and supply line.

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Chattanooga

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The Gettysburg address is important even today because:

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It redefined the purpose of the Civil War.

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What was Pickett's Charge?

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a charge of 10,000 soldiers at the center of the Northern line

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What battle did the Confederates win just weeks before Gettysburg, making them confident?

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Chancellorsville