Civil War Key Facts and Figures

Miss Bosnia discusses the Civil War, focusing on key military figures from both the North and South, the Anaconda Plan, and political leaders. The video covers the start of the war at Fort Sumter, the roles of Ulysses S. Grant, William Carney, Philip Bazar, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson, and the Union's strategy to defeat the Confederacy. It concludes with an overview of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis's leadership roles.

Where did the Civil War begin?

• Vicksburg

• Fort Sumner

• Richmond

• Gettysburg

Who was the Union general known for winning the battles of Shiloh and Vicksburg?

• William Carney

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

Which Northern military figure received the Congressional Medal of Honor for protecting the flag?

• Robert E. Lee

• Philip Bazar

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William Carney

Who was the main general of the Confederacy?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Philip Bazar

What was Stonewall Jackson known for?

• His naval battles

• His bravery and strong defense

• His political leadership

• His strategic retreats

What was the primary goal of the Anaconda Plan?

• To invade Canada

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To form alliances with European countries

• To blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River

Which river was crucial to the Anaconda Plan?

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Potomac River

Who was the President of the Union during the Civil War?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

What significant document did Abraham Lincoln write?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

Who was the President of the Confederacy?

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee