Civil War Terms

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• This was the site of the first ironclad ship battle.

• The bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War, the attempt by Lee to invade the North was thwarted.

• This battle was the turning point in the war, showing England and France that the Confederacy had the clear advantage.

• After this battle, McClellan was promoted by Lincoln for pursuing Lee's beaten troops.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was the first battle in which African-American troops participated.
• The Union troops were able to defeat the Confederate troops which had invaded the North.
• This battle was an important victory for the Confederate army.
• It was the first battle fought on Southern soil.

Which of the following did Union General William T. Sherman accomplish in 1864?

• He faced Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in order to defend Washington from Southern invasion
• He killed General Joseph Johnston in battle.
• He conquered Atlanta and then marched through Georgia to Savannah.
• He conquered Richmond.

Which issue did the Emancipation Proclamation bring to the forefront of the Civil War?

• Giving Women equal rights as men.
• Freeing African-Americans from slavery.
• Keeping the Union together.
• Ending the use of child labor.

Which was the first major battle of he Civil War?

• Appomattox
• Bull Run Manassas
• Gettysburg
• Vicksburg

Which battle gave the North control of the Mississippi River?

• Appomattox
• Bull Run
• Fort Sumter
• Vicksburg

Where did Lee surrender to Grant an end the war?

• Appomattox
• Bull Run
• Gettysburg
• Vicksburg

A famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of famous battle of the Civil War.

• Kansas-Nebraska Act
• Gettysburg Address
• Emancipation Proclamation
• "Four score" speech

The first battle of the American Civil War and signaled the start of the war. 

• Ft. Sumter
• Gettysburg
• Antietam
• Bull Run

Ended Southern control of the Mississippi River Valley; fought in Tennessee

• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Little Big Horn
• Battle of Shiloh
• Battle of Fort Sumter