Civil War 2

During the Civil War, both sides had nicknames.

The North was called the Union and the South was called the Confederacy.

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​Nicknames for the North and South

THE YANKEES

Those soldiers in the north were sometimes called, "yankees". This name is still heard and used today for things like our New York Yankees baseball team!

Multiple Choice

What were northern soldiers called during the Civil War?

• YANKEES

• REBELS

THE REBELS

Southern soldiers were called, "rebels". This nickname came from the idea they were rebelling against their government.

Multiple Choice

Southern soldiers were called

• YANKEES

• REBELS

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Sherman's March to the Sea took place in the state of

• Tennessee

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Florida

Multiple Choice

Sherman used extreme tactics to march his way to the sea. This did what to the South?

• The south fought even harder and almost won the war

• The south felt defeated and lost the will to fight

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What cities did Sherman capture during his march?

• Atlanta and Savannah

• Atlanta and Nashville

• Atlanta and Charlotte

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Which general had to surrender at the Appomattox Courthouse?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

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What happened to Confederate Soldiers after the war ended?

• They were sent to prison

• They were given more weapons

• They were allowed to return home, but had to leave their weapons

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What happened to the United States after the war?

• We split into two countries

• We reunited as one country