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What event officially started the Civil War?
What event officially started the Civil War?
The attack of Fort Sumter on Charleston Harbor.
What was the important outcome of the Civil War?
What was the important outcome of the Civil War?
It abolished slavery.
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
The battle of Bull Run or Manassas.
Which port did the Union capture in order to begin the blockade of Southern states?
Which port did the Union capture in order to begin the blockade of Southern states?
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation make the Civil War a moral crusade against?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation make the Civil War a moral crusade against?
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'Total War' is best used by Wm.T. Sherman when he?
'Total War' is best used by Wm.T. Sherman when he?
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'Total War' was meant to break the _______ of the _________ & force Confederates to ________?
'Total War' was meant to break the _______ of the _________ & force Confederates to ________?
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Who did the Emancipation Proclamation free?
Who did the Emancipation Proclamation free?
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Why was there a blockade of the Southern seceded states?
Why was there a blockade of the Southern seceded states?
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What major South Carolina port city handled supplies for the Confederate Army?
What major South Carolina port city handled supplies for the Confederate Army?
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What did Sherman do to the city of Columbia in February 1865?
What did Sherman do to the city of Columbia in February 1865?
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Who helped end slavery by stealing the Planter and delivering it to Union forces?
Who helped end slavery by stealing the Planter and delivering it to Union forces?
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What does a conscription law mean?
What does a conscription law mean?
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Which side had the advantage of more soldiers and supplies during the Civil War?
Which side had the advantage of more soldiers and supplies during the Civil War?
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Why would Robert E. Lee not serve in the Union forces when offered?
Why would Robert E. Lee not serve in the Union forces when offered?
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What nickname was given to Ulysses Grant for treating his soldiers harshly?
What nickname was given to Ulysses Grant for treating his soldiers harshly?
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What was the Hunley?
What was the Hunley?
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Who signed the letter to Scarlett in Gone With the Wind about her husband's death?
Who signed the letter to Scarlett in Gone With the Wind about her husband's death?
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Where did Lee surrender on April 9, 1865?
Where did Lee surrender on April 9, 1865?
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What was Gideon's Band?
What was Gideon's Band?
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What were medical facilities set up near railroad stations called?
What were medical facilities set up near railroad stations called?
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What were warships clad in iron plates called?
What were warships clad in iron plates called?
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What was the 1st regiment of South Carolina Volunteers?
What was the 1st regiment of South Carolina Volunteers?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Definitions
- The Civil War officially began with the attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
- The primary outcome of the Civil War was the abolition of slavery.
- The first major battle was known as Bull Run or Manassas, with a subsequent battle called Second Manassas.
Military Strategies and Concepts
- Port Royal was captured by the Union to initiate a blockade of Southern states.
- 'Total War,' exemplified by William T. Sherman, aimed to break the will of the South, targeting all demographics and infrastructure as they marched to the sea.
- The term 'Total War' refers to strategies that seek to diminish the enemy's morale and capacity to fight, forcing surrender.
Emancipation and the Army
- The Emancipation Proclamation aimed to free slaves and solidified the Civil War as a moral crusade against slavery.
- Blockading Southern states served to cut off supplies, crippling Confederate resources.
- Charleston was a major South Carolina port city pivotal for Confederate supplies.
Notable Figures and Contributions
- Robert Smalls, a slave, stole the Planter and delivered it to Union forces, aiding the effort against the Confederacy.
- Ulysses Grant earned the nickname "The Butcher" for his willingness to accept high casualties due to numerical superiority.
- Wade Hampton was a high-ranking South Carolina Confederate and the chief of cavalry for Robert E. Lee.
Significant Locations and Institutions
- Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865.
- Gideon's Band consisted of missionaries who established schools for freed slaves in the South.
- Wayside hospitals were medical facilities set up near railroad stations to care for the wounded.
Military Innovations
- The Hunley was the first submarine to successfully sink a ship.
- Ironclads were warships designed with iron plating for increased protection.
Additional Information
- The first regiment of South Carolina Volunteers comprised freed slaves.
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Description
Explore key events and military strategies of the Civil War, including the onset at Fort Sumter and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation. This quiz also covers crucial battles like Bull Run and concepts such as 'Total War.' Test your knowledge on the pivotal moments that shaped American history during this tumultuous period.
