Civil War Flashcards

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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?

West Point Signup and view all the answers

Robert E. Lee was the commander of all armies of the Confederate States of America for the duration of the war.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the Confederates invent to defend their harbors from Union boats?

Ironclad Signup and view all the answers

The Ketchum was invented during the Civil War. What is a Ketchum?

A type of grenade Signup and view all the answers

Many historians feel the death rate during the war was very high because military strategy lagged behind the military technology of the time.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the first Ironclad ship called?

CSS Virginia Signup and view all the answers

What Confederate ship sank 64 Union vessels before it was sunk by the USS Kearsarge?

CSS Alabama Signup and view all the answers

What eventually sank the USS Monitor?

A windstorm Signup and view all the answers

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?

Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

Union sailors were forbidden to carry sabers or cutlasses.

False Signup and view all the answers

Men drafted into the army could pay someone else to take their place.

True Signup and view all the answers

As the war progressed, why was it harder for the Confederates to recruit enough volunteers for their army?

Fewer people lived in the South Signup and view all the answers

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?

North Carolina Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of the war, Union soldiers were attacked by Southern sympathizers in what Maryland city?

Baltimore Signup and view all the answers

What major advantage did the North have over the South: more productive agriculture, more efficient industry, or better weather?

More efficient industry Signup and view all the answers

What's Vicksburg: a boat, a city, or a river?

A city Signup and view all the answers

The capture of Vicksburg was important to the Union because the city was located on the shore of what river?

Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Siege of Vicksburg last: 12 days, 47 days, or 109 days?

47 days Signup and view all the answers

What general led the Union forces in the Siege of Vicksburg?

Ulysses S. Grant Signup and view all the answers

The war ended with the surrender of Confederate troops near what town?

Appomattox Court House Signup and view all the answers

Appomattox Court House is located in which state: Maryland, South Carolina, or Virginia?

Virginia Signup and view all the answers

What is McLean House?

A house where the surrender meeting between Grant and Lee was held Signup and view all the answers

What Union general met Robert E. Lee to discuss the final surrender of Confederate troops?

Ulysses S. Grant Signup and view all the answers

Stand Watie was the last Confederate general to lay down his arms. Of what descent was Stand Watie?

Native American Signup and view all the answers

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?

William Sherman Signup and view all the answers

Confederate general Thomas Jackson was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville after he was shot by his own troops.

True Signup and view all the answers

Did Jeb Stuart become famous for his daring raids as a commander of the Confederate army, cavalry, or navy?

Confederate Army Signup and view all the answers

Before the war, Jefferson Davis was a senator from which state: Kentucky, Mississippi, or Virginia?

Mississippi Signup and view all the answers

Who were nicknamed 'Angels of the Battlefield'?

Nurses Signup and view all the answers

Sixty-year-old naval officer David Glasgow Farragut became known for his heroic actions during the Civil War. Which side did he fight for?

Union Signup and view all the answers

What nickname was given to the Confederate guerilla leader John Mosby?

Gray Ghost Signup and view all the answers

What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War?

Gettysburg Signup and view all the answers

What was called a 'red badge of courage'?

A wound received in battle Signup and view all the answers

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?

Georgia Signup and view all the answers

Of what importance was the song 'Dixie' to the Confederates?

The unofficial Anthem of the South Signup and view all the answers

Before the war, what were people who believed the South should leave the Union called?

Fire-eaters Signup and view all the answers

The Confederacy won the first Battle of Manassas. Who won the second Battle of Manassas?

Confederate Army Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Manassas known as in the North?

Battle of Bull Run Signup and view all the answers

What slowed the retreat of Union soldiers during the first Battle of Manassas?

Civilians Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers were usually given dry flour biscuits to eat. What were these biscuits called?

Hardtack Signup and view all the answers

Did black soldiers ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Union's highest medal for bravery?

False Signup and view all the answers

How many black men fought for the Union during the Civil War?

200,000 Signup and view all the answers

Robert Small hijacked a Confederate ship and presented it to the Union navy. Who was Robert Smalls?

An escaped slave Signup and view all the answers

How many days did the Battle of Chickamauga last?

2 days Signup and view all the answers

Which battle marked the first major victory for the Union?

Battle of Shiloh Signup and view all the answers

Playing cards was a popular way to pass time. Why did many soldiers not carry their cards into battle?

Gambling was a sin Signup and view all the answers

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?

Diarist Signup and view all the answers

Which army retreated from the Battle of Gettysburg after suffering too many losses?

Confederate Signup and view all the answers

What nickname was given to General George Pickett's doomed assault on the Union lines?

Pickett's Charge Signup and view all the answers

Many of Abraham Lincoln's relatives fought for the Confederacy.

True Signup and view all the answers

What famous speech began with the words 'Four score and seven years ago...?

Gettysburg Address Signup and view all the answers

Who did Abraham Lincoln marry?

Mary Todd Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Confederate States of America?

Richmond Signup and view all the answers

How many states seceded from the Union to join the Confederate States of America?

11 states Signup and view all the answers

Did Texas join the Confederacy, or did it remain part of the Union?

Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What illness was nicknamed the 'Virginia Quickstep'?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

When a soldier was shot in the arm or leg, the injured limb was often amputated.

True Signup and view all the answers

Known to many as Moses, what former slave helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom in the North?

Harriet Tubman Signup and view all the answers

Was Uncle Tom's Cabin published before, during, or after the Civil War?

Before Signup and view all the answers

In some parts of the South, it was illegal to have a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who was mortally wounded while watching a play at the Ford Theater?

Abraham Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

How many slaves were freed after the Civil War?

4 million Signup and view all the answers

What amendment to the Constitution banned slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

There are written reports of soldiers passing time by holding lice races.

True Signup and view all the answers

In what city is the Ford Theater located?

Washington D.C Signup and view all the answers

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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