Civil War Key Figures and Events
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What was Abraham Lincoln's role during the Civil War?

  • Union general leading military operations
  • Confederate general opposing the Union
  • Vice President of the Confederacy
  • President of the Union who issued the Emancipation Proclamation (correct)

Which individual is known for the development of the Anaconda Plan?

  • Winfield Scott (correct)
  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Irwin McDowell
  • Robert E. Lee

What major event is Jefferson Davis known for during the Civil War?

  • Issuing the Emancipation Proclamation
  • Being the President of the Confederate States (correct)
  • Leading the Confederate forces to multiple victories
  • Acting as a diplomat to secure foreign support

Which battle did PGT Beauregard lead Confederate forces in?

<p>Battle of Bull Run (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Confederate general known for his strong defensive tactics?

<p>Thomas Jackson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

David G. Farragut is best known for his victories in which locations?

<p>New Orleans and Mobile Bay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of Ulysses S. Grant's military leadership?

<p>Surrender at Appomattox (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Union general was known for his cautious strategies and faced criticism for his leadership?

<p>George McClellan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Robert E. Lee

Confederate general who surrendered the Confederate army in 1865.

Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States, led the Union during the Civil War; issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Ulysses S. Grant

Union general, won pivotal victories at Vicksburg and Appomattox. Later, the 18th president.

Jefferson Davis

President of the Confederate States of America.

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Winfield Scott

Union General, developed the Anaconda Plan.

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PGT Beauregard

Confederate General, led forces at the First Battle of Bull Run.

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Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

Confederate General known for defensive tactics and victories.

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David G. Farragut

Union Admiral, captured New Orleans and won at the Battle of Mobile Bay.

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