Civil War in Georgia

The video discusses Georgia's role in the Civil War, starting with its secession as the fifth state to leave the Union. Key Georgian figures in the Confederate government included Howell Cobb, Thomas RR Cobb, Alexander Stevens, and Robert Toombs. Georgians fought on both sides, with significant battles occurring within the state. Sherman's March to the Sea was a pivotal event, highlighting Georgia's strategic importance. The state was home to the largest gunpowder factory and a major railroad hub. Andersonville prison camp was notorious for its high death rate. Post-war, Georgia's contributions are commemorated through various monuments.

Which state was the fifth to secede from the United States in 1861?

• Georgia

• Alabama

• South Carolina

• Virginia

Who was the first president of the Montgomery Alabama convention?

• Thomas RR Cobb

• Alexander Stevens

• Robert Toombs

• Howell Cobb

Approximately how many Georgians fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• 4,000

• 16,000

• 8,000

• 12,000

Which battle was the second bloodiest of the Civil War and took place in Georgia?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Battle of Chickamauga

• Battle of Antietam

What was the name of Sherman's campaign that cut through Georgia?

• Sherman's Raid

• Sherman's March to the Sea

• Sherman's Siege

• Sherman's Advance

Which city was home to the largest gunpowder factory in the Confederacy?

• Macon

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Savannah

What significant event occurred in Atlanta in 1862?

• The Siege of Atlanta

• Sherman's March

• The Great Locomotive Chase

• The Battle of Atlanta

What was Andersonville known for during the Civil War?

• A major battle site

• A Confederate prison camp

• A Union stronghold

• A supply depot

What was the approximate death rate at Andersonville prison camp?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

What happened to the captain of Andersonville after the war?

• He was pardoned

• He was executed

• He fled the country

• He was imprisoned