Understanding Civil War Soldiers

Why is it not accurate to generalize the experiences of Civil War soldiers?

• The war had no impact on soldiers.

• Every soldier saw combat.

• All soldiers had the same experiences.

• Experiences varied based on location and role.

Which army had the highest likelihood of seeing sustained combat during the Civil War?

• Army in Northern Virginia

• Army in Louisiana

• Army in Texas

• Army of the Potomac

What dictated a soldier's experience in the Civil War?

• The type of weapon they used

• The amount of food they had

• The specific situations and roles they encountered

• The color of their uniform