Module 18 Lesson 2 The Civil War

Module 18 Lesson 2 The Civil War

By Tiffany Vroman

Multiple Choice

What was the importance of the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)?

• It stopped the Confederacy from invading the North.

• It was the first major battle of the Civil War.

• It was the first-time use of ironclads during the Civil War.

• It prevented the Confederacy from capturing Washington, DC

Open Ended

Why do you think Americans believed one battle would decide the entire war?

Multiple Choice

The bloodiest singe-day battle in U.S. history occurred at 

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Manassas

• Washington D.C. 

Multiple Choice

What was the importance of the Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg)?

• It prevented the advance of General Pope’s army on Richmond and forced his retreat to Washington, DC.

• It halted the northern advance of General Lee’s army and resulted in heavy casualties.

• It forced General McClellan’s army away from Richmond and back onto the peninsula.

• It allowed General Jackson’s army to invade the North and threaten Washington, DC.

Open Ended

Why do you believe McClellan hesitated in moving against Lee once he got Lee's plans?

Multiple Choice

What was so revolutionary about ironclads?

• They used steam power to move quickly.

• Their hulls were hidden underwater.

• Their hulls were heavily armored.

• They used stronger firepower.

Multiple Choice

The battle between the Virginia and the Monitor in 1862 at Hampton Roads was the first battle between

• ironclads

• submarines

• blockade runners

• cannons 

Open Ended

Which feature of the USS Monitor do you think was most important in battle?