Civil War Battles and Strategies

The video tutorial covers key Civil War battles in Texas, including the Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Sabine Pass, and the Battle of Palmito Ranch. It explains the strategic importance of these battles, the outcomes, and their significance in the context of the Civil War. The tutorial also clarifies the roles of the Union and Confederate forces and highlights the Anaconda Plan's impact on Texas ports.

What was the first battle discussed in the Texas Civil War battles?

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Sabine Pass

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

What was the Union's strategy called that involved blockading Texas ports?

• The Anaconda Plan

• The Texas Strategy

• The Cotton Plan

• The Blockade Plan

Who was the Confederate general responsible for recapturing Galveston?

• Robert E. Lee

• John B. Magruder

• William B. Franklin

• Richard Downing

What nickname was given to the steamboats converted into gunboats by the Confederates?

• Steamboat Warriors

• Ironclads

• Gunboat Gliders

• Cotton Clads

Which battle was a complete victory for the Confederacy, led by the Davis Guards?

• Battle of Galveston

• Battle of Palmito Ranch

• Battle of Vicksburg

• Battle of Sabine Pass

What was the Union's plan during the Battle of Sabine Pass?

• To negotiate peace

• To invade Texas and march to Houston and Beaumont

• To defend Brownsville

• To capture Galveston

When did the Battle of Palmito Ranch take place in relation to the Civil War's official end?

• At the start of the war

• After the war ended

• During the war

• Before the war ended

Who led the Confederate troops during the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

• John S. Ford

• Robert E. Lee

• William B. Franklin

• John B. Magruder

What was the outcome of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

• A decisive Union victory

• A decisive Confederate victory

• No clear victory as the war had ended

• A stalemate

Which side won the Civil War in 1865?

• The Union

• The Confederacy

• Neither side

• Both sides