American Civil War Narratives

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What was the main cause for the southern soldier to fight in the Civil War?

To prove their military prowess

To end slavery and unite the nation

To preserve the institution of slavery (correct)

To protect the northern states

Which army won battle after battle against the North in the early years of the Civil War?

Northern Soldier battalion

Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee (correct)

Southern Soldier group

Union Army under General George Meade

Who did General Lee feel was no match for the confederate generals?

Confederate Soldiers

Northern Soldiers

Union Army under General George Meade (correct)

Southern Soldiers

What was General Lee's objective when he decided to invade Pennsylvania in 1863?

To convince the North to give up its attempt to reunite the states and end slavery Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the feelings of unity shared by northern soldiers during the Civil War?

They saw themselves as part of one nation, regardless of their state origins Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the high number of casualties in the Civil War compared to other U.S. wars?

The large number of soldiers involved in combat Signup and view all the answers

What was the unsuccessful attempt by the Confederates to break through the line of Northern soldiers called?

Pickett's Charge Signup and view all the answers

Where did Lee move his army to after the failed attempt at Pickett's Charge?

Virginia Signup and view all the answers

How many soldiers, both Northern and Southern, were killed, wounded, or missing at Gettysburg?

Nearly forty-thousand Signup and view all the answers

Why was it necessary to act quickly after the battle in terms of the deceased soldiers?

To prevent the spread of disease Signup and view all the answers

What did Gettysburg residents encounter upon their return home after the battle?

Thousands of bodies of dead soldiers and animals Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate aftermath faced by Lee's Army as they retreated from Gettysburg?

Leaving many dead and wounded soldiers on the battlefield Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was the main cause for the southern soldier to fight in the Civil War?

Which army won battle after battle against the North in the early years of the Civil War?

Who did General Lee feel was no match for the confederate generals?

What was General Lee's objective when he decided to invade Pennsylvania in 1863?

Which statement best describes the feelings of unity shared by northern soldiers during the Civil War?

What was the primary reason for the high number of casualties in the Civil War compared to other U.S. wars?

What was the unsuccessful attempt by the Confederates to break through the line of Northern soldiers called?

Where did Lee move his army to after the failed attempt at Pickett's Charge?

How many soldiers, both Northern and Southern, were killed, wounded, or missing at Gettysburg?

Why was it necessary to act quickly after the battle in terms of the deceased soldiers?

What did Gettysburg residents encounter upon their return home after the battle?

What was the immediate aftermath faced by Lee's Army as they retreated from Gettysburg?

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