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The war began when Confederate forces opened fire on what fort?
Fort Sumter
Which was the first state to secede from the Union?
South Carolina
How did the first confrontation of the Civil War end?
Union troops surrendered after the attack of Fort Sumter
What position did Ulysses S. Grant obtain in 1869?
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Both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant studied at what military academy on the shores of the Hudson River?
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Robert E. Lee was the commander of all armies of the Confederate States of America for the duration of the war.
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What did the Confederates invent to defend their harbors from Union boats?
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The Ketchum was invented during the Civil War. What is a Ketchum?
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Many historians feel the death rate during the war was very high because military strategy lagged behind the military technology of the time.
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What was the first Ironclad ship called?
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What Confederate ship sank 64 Union vessels before it was sunk by the USS Kearsarge?
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What eventually sank the USS Monitor?
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Near the end of the war, did the Union or Confederacy control the ocean?
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Did the Union or the Confederacy hire privateers to attack enemy merchant ships?
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Union sailors were forbidden to carry sabers or cutlasses.
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Men drafted into the army could pay someone else to take their place.
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As the war progressed, why was it harder for the Confederates to recruit enough volunteers for their army?
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Which side was the first to use conscription: the Confederacy or the Union?
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In what city were there major riots against conscription into the Union army?
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New York state provided the most soldiers for the Union army. Which state provided the most soldiers for the Confederate army?
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At the beginning of the war, Union soldiers were attacked by Southern sympathizers in what Maryland city?
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What major advantage did the North have over the South: more productive agriculture, more efficient industry, or better weather?
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What's Vicksburg: a boat, a city, or a river?
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The capture of Vicksburg was important to the Union because the city was located on the shore of what river?
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How long did the Siege of Vicksburg last: 12 days, 47 days, or 109 days?
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What general led the Union forces in the Siege of Vicksburg?
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The war ended with the surrender of Confederate troops near what town?
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Appomattox Court House is located in which state: Maryland, South Carolina, or Virginia?
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What is McLean House?
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What Union general met Robert E. Lee to discuss the final surrender of Confederate troops?
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Stand Watie was the last Confederate general to lay down his arms. Of what descent was Stand Watie?
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What sport was popular with soldiers: Baseball, Basketball, Football, or Lacrosse?
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What nickname was given to Confederate general Thomas Jackson?
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What Union general was responsible for the burning of Atlanta: George McClellan, Philip Sheridan, or William Sherman?
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Confederate general Thomas Jackson was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville after he was shot by his own troops.
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Did Jeb Stuart become famous for his daring raids as a commander of the Confederate army, cavalry, or navy?
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Before the war, Jefferson Davis was a senator from which state: Kentucky, Mississippi, or Virginia?
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Who were nicknamed 'Angels of the Battlefield'?
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Sixty-year-old naval officer David Glasgow Farragut became known for his heroic actions during the Civil War. Which side did he fight for?
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What nickname was given to the Confederate guerilla leader John Mosby?
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What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War?
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What was called a 'red badge of courage'?
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Near the end of the war, William Sherman ordered the burning of the homes and crops of civilians causing much hardship for the people of which state?
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Of what importance was the song 'Dixie' to the Confederates?
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Before the war, what were people who believed the South should leave the Union called?
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The Confederacy won the first Battle of Manassas. Who won the second Battle of Manassas?
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What was the Battle of Manassas known as in the North?
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What slowed the retreat of Union soldiers during the first Battle of Manassas?
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Soldiers were usually given dry flour biscuits to eat. What were these biscuits called?
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Did black soldiers ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Union's highest medal for bravery?
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How many black men fought for the Union during the Civil War?
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Robert Small hijacked a Confederate ship and presented it to the Union navy. Who was Robert Smalls?
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How many days did the Battle of Chickamauga last?
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Which battle marked the first major victory for the Union?
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Playing cards was a popular way to pass time. Why did many soldiers not carry their cards into battle?
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Was Belle Boyd a famous spy for the Union or the Confederacy?
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Mary Boykin Chesnut was famous as a Confederate diarist, nurse, or spy?
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Which army retreated from the Battle of Gettysburg after suffering too many losses?
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What nickname was given to General George Pickett's doomed assault on the Union lines?
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Many of Abraham Lincoln's relatives fought for the Confederacy.
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What famous speech began with the words 'Four score and seven years ago...?
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Who did Abraham Lincoln marry?
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What was the capital of the Confederate States of America?
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How many states seceded from the Union to join the Confederate States of America?
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Did Texas join the Confederacy, or did it remain part of the Union?
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What illness was nicknamed the 'Virginia Quickstep'?
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When a soldier was shot in the arm or leg, the injured limb was often amputated.
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Known to many as Moses, what former slave helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom in the North?
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Was Uncle Tom's Cabin published before, during, or after the Civil War?
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In some parts of the South, it was illegal to have a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Who was mortally wounded while watching a play at the Ford Theater?
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How many slaves were freed after the Civil War?
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What amendment to the Constitution banned slavery in the United States?
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There are written reports of soldiers passing time by holding lice races.
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In what city is the Ford Theater located?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Civil War
- The war began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
- South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union.
Key Figures and Leadership
- Ulysses S. Grant served as President starting in 1869.
- Both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant were graduates of West Point.
- Grant was the Union general who led forces during the Siege of Vicksburg.
Military Technology and Tactics
- The Confederates developed ironclad ships to defend harbors from Union vessels.
- The Ketchum grenade was an innovation during the Civil War.
- The first ironclad ship was named CSS Virginia.
- CSS Alabama sank 64 Union vessels before being destroyed by USS Kearsarge.
War Outcomes and Strategies
- The Siege of Vicksburg lasted for 47 days, ultimately a key victory for the Union.
- By war's end, the Union controlled the ocean while the Confederacy utilized privateers.
- The Union was the first to enact conscription.
Soldier Experiences
- Soldiers often ate hardtack, a dry flour biscuit.
- Black soldiers constituted about 200,000 of the Union army, with 21 earning the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Battles and Significant Events
- The Battle of Gettysburg is referred to as the deadliest battle of the Civil War.
- The first Battle of Manassas is known as the Battle of Bull Run in the North.
- Union forces faced major riots against conscription in New York City.
Cultural Aspects
- Nurses were referred to as "Angels of the Battlefield."
- The unofficial anthem of the Confederacy was the song "Dixie."
- Baseball was a popular sport among soldiers.
Final Stages of the War
- The war concluded with the surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
- Stand Watie was the last Confederate general to surrender, being of Native American descent.
Post-War Impact
- The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
- Four million slaves were freed following the Civil War.
- Reports of soldiers engaging in lice races were documented as a form of amusement.
Legacy
- Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theater while attending a play.
- Harriet Tubman, known as Moses, led many slaves to freedom before and during the war.
- The influence of literature, such as "Uncle Tom’s Cabin," was significant, with some Southern states banning its possession.
Important Dates and Locations
- The surrender at McLean House marked the official end of conflict.
- Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America.
- The impact of the war on states' populations significantly affected recruitment for the Confederacy.
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