Civil War Battles

What battle was the single, bloodiest day in the Civil War?

• Bull Run

• Antietam

• Gettysburg

• Manassas

What did Lincoln issue that changed the course of the war? It now was not only about saving the Union, but about the issue of slavery.

• Gettysburg Address

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

Where was the first MAJOR battle of the Civil War?

• Appomattox

• Antietam

• Gettysburg

• Bull Run

What was considered the Capital of the Confederate States of America?

• Richmond, VA

• New York City, NY

• Washington DC

• St. Louis, MO

What does Emancipation mean?

• To free someone from the control of another

• To abolish slavery

• To gain your independence from Britain

• To move to another state

How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

Grant won this battle,taking control of Mississippi River and was then promoted to Head General

• Vicksburg
• Gettysburg
• Shiloh
• Antietam

Sherman's _______ tore up major rail lines, burned cities, broke the will of the South to fight

• Vicksburg
• March to the Sea
• Antietam
• Gettysburg

What Union general is known for his march to the sea?

• Grant
• Sherman
• Lee
• Jackson

What was the tone of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address speech?

• comical

• inspiring

• generous

• vicious