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WorksheetsBattles of Manassas/Bull Run and Antietam
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Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Manassas was what distance from Washington, D.C.?
40 miles
90 miles
15 miles
30 miles
Confederate troops in Manassas were first commanded by
Joseph E. Johnston
Robert E. Lee
General Sherman
John Pope
What were the Confederate troops doing at Manassas, Virginia?
burning railroad lines
protecting ammunition storehouses
planning a major offensive
protecting the railroads
Who did Abraham Lincoln order to confront the Confederates at Manassas?
George Meade
George McClellan
Irvin McDowell
Ulysses S. Grant
Give the date the 1st Battle of Manassas/Bull Run started. Format your answer like this: April 14, 2020 - Note the capitalization, spacing and comma placement.
(a)
Who took the early advantage in the 1st Battle of Manassas/Bull Run?
Union
Confederates
The Confederates stand on Henry Hill gave them time
to place needed cannon battlements
for reinforcements to arrive
plan an escape route
wait for the arrival of Robert E. Lee
The first battle of Bull Run/Manassas demonstrated to Northerners and Southerners that
that victory would be easily achievable by Union forces
victory would not be achieved in a single battle
that the Civil War would end sooner rather than later
that the Union forces could easily defeat the Confederates in most battles
Who lead the Confederate forces in the Battle of Cedar Mountain?
George McClellan
Stonewall Jackson
Joseph E. Johnston
John Pope
Union General, John Pope in the 2nd Battle of Manassas/Bull Run, lead attack after attack on
Confederate reinforcements
Confederate arsenal
the unfinished railroad
a strategic bridge crossing Bull Run Creek
In your opinion, why were the Confederate forces fiercely protecting the railroad lines at Manassas/Bull Run? What was their strategic significance?
Who won the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas/Bull Run?
Confederates
Union
After winning the Battles of Manassas/Bull Run, Robert E. Lee pushes north across which river in hopes of getting people to flock to his cause?
Delaware River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
Which Union general pursued Robert E. Lee in his push into the north?
George McClellan
John Pope
George Meade
Irvin McDowell
During the Battle of Antietam, which numbers correctly reflect the troop numbers for each side?
Union - 50,000 / Confederate 70,000
Union - 90,000 / Confederate - 15,000
Union - 80,000 / Confederate - 40,000
Union - 60,000 / Confederate - 80,000
How many days did the the Battle of Antietam last?
7 days
1 day
5 days
27 days
Later in the day, at 1:00 PM, the Union forces cross which bridge thus pushing the Confederates away.
Burnside Bridge
Lee Bridge
Dunker Bridge
River Crossing Bridge
Just when it seems that the Union will win the Battle of Antietam, which general and his troops hit the Union's flank causing them to crumble and stall?
George Pickett
Stonewall Jackson
George Meade
A.P. Hill
The Battle of Antietam is known as
the bloodiest single day battle in American history
the shortest battle in American history
the turning point for the Confederate army
the longest battle in the Civil War
The Battle of Antietam spurred Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation which
ended the war
changed the focus of the North to fight for the freedom of the slaves rather than just ot preserve the Union
caused the South to plead for peace
caused the South to reconsider their position on state's rights and slavery and ask for peace talks
