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The Union only had a strong regular army of what number?

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16,000, which was mainly scattered.

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The Confederates had to create an army from what?

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From scratch.

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How many officers had resigned from the regular army to help lead the Confederates on the battlefields?

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300 or so

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Who had more success with the state militia?

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The Confederacy

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How was the Union’s military leadership weak at the start of the war?

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Lincoln had no military experience and their leading general, Winfield Scott, had no general staff, no strategic plans and no programme for mobilisation.

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At the start of the war, Winfield Scott had no what?

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No general staff, no strategic plans, and no programme for mobilisation.

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How was the Confederacy’s military leadership strong at the start of the war?

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Davis had some military experience and was quicker to act in terms of getting men signed up to voluntary service.

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What was the Confederacy’s early military problem at the start of the war?

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They had limited manufacturing capacity and would struggle to equip their volunteers.

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9
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When was the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run?

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July 21, 1861

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Who was the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run fought between?

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Beauregard (22,000) & Johnston (11,000) v. McDowell (30,000)

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How many men did Beauregard have during the Battle of First Manassas?

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22,000

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How many men did Johnston have during the Battle of First Manassas?

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11,000

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How many men did McDowell have during the Battle of First Manassas?

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30,000

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14
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Who won the Battle of First Manassas?

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The Confederacy

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Who was the first Union general-in-chief?

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Winfield Scott

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16
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How long did Winfield Scott believe it would take to train and equip the armies needed to crush the rebels?

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Many months

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17
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What plan did Winfield Scott support to beat the Confederacy?

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The Anaconda Plan, the aim of which was slowly to squeeze life out of the Confederacy by naval blockade and by winning control of the Mississippi River.

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The Anaconda Plan was to slowly squeeze life out the Confederacy by what means?

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The naval blockade and by winning control of the Mississippi River.

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Instead of supporting a slower offensive, at the start of the war Lincoln ordered McDowell to mount what?

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A quick, decisive offensive that would open the way to Richmond, bring the war to a quick end, and minimise damage to the South.

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While McDowell’s men were _____, so were Beauregard’s. (“…they are ____ also”, etc.)

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While McDowell’s men were ill-prepared, so were Beauregard’s. (“…they are green also”, etc.)

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Why was Manassas a key strategic area?

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Manassas was 30 miles away from Washington, DC.

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At First Manassas, what happened on July 16?

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McDowell moved out of Washington with 30,000 men.

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At First Manassas, when did McDowell move out of Washington with 30,000 men?

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July 16

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At First Manassas, what happened on July 21?

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The Union attacked Beauregard, with the Confederates fighting strong, with the ‘rebel yell’ breaking the Union line.

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25
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Stonewall Jackson earned his nickname at which battle?

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First Manassas (July 21, 1861)

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At First Manassas, what saved the Confederacy?

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Johnston’s 11,000 troops, who came from the Shenandoah, saved the Confederacy.

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At First Manassas, Johnston’s 11,000 troops, which saved the Confederacy, came from where?

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The Shenandoah

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At First Manassas, after Johnston came from the Shenandoah, what did the Union do?

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The Union panicked and retreated towards Washington.

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How many Union casualties were there at First Manassas?

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3,000

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How many Confederate casualties were there at First Manassas?

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2,000

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Why was the Battle of First Manassas arguably insignificant for the Confederacy?

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The Confederacy did not exploit their victory and did not attack Washington, DC.

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32
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Why did the Confederacy not attack Washington, DC after First Manassas?

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Their disorganised army was short of supplies.

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33
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How impactful would success in DC following the Confederacy’s victory at First Manassas have been on their position?

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DC success would not have won them the war.

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34
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How was the morale of both sides affected by the outcome of First Manassas?

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The South perhaps became complacent, whereas the North became more determined.

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35
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Following the Battle of First Manassas, Confederates in Virginia won a victory where and when?

A

Ball’s Bluff in October 1861.

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36
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When was the Battle of Ball’s Bluff?

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October 1861

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37
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Who won the Battle of Ball’s Bluff?

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The Confederates in Virginia

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38
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How did Lincoln change Union leadership following the Battle of First Manassas?

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Lincoln removed McDowell and replaced him with McClellan.

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39
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Who did Lincoln replace McDowell with following the Battle of First Manassas?

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McClellan

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40
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McClellan would retrain Union troops defending which area?

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Washington, becoming the Army of the Potomac

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41
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General McClellan replaced who as general-in-chief?

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Scott

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42
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McClellan was credited with some minor victories in which area?

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West Virginia

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43
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McClellan was an able what?

A

Administrator

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44
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McClellan drilled new soldiers for how many hours a day?

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Eight

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45
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Why was the Battle of First Manassas also known as the Battle of Bull Run?

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Southerners named battles after the nearest settlement, whereas northerners named them after the nearest geographical feature.

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46
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The main Union army became known by what name?

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The Army of the Potomac

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47
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McClellan restored the Union army’s what?

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Morale

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48
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How popular was McClellan amongst the soldiers?

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He was popular amongst the soldiers, who referred to him affectionately as ‘Little Mac’.

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49
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What do McClellan supporters argue about the reasons for him not succeeding?

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His supporters claim that he was a man of strategic vision who was betrayed by Republican political intrigue (McClellan was a Democrat) and by poor intelligence.

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McClellan belonged to which political party?

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The Democrats

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51
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Which of McClellan’s ideas made humane sense?

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His hope of winning the war without too much gore.

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McClellan was how cooperative?

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He was an arrogant egotist and failed to work collaboratively with his political masters.

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53
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McClellan always exaggerated what?

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He was too reluctant to use a fine army and exaggerated the odds against him.

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54
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While his army was twice the size of the rebel force facing him in the winter of 1861-2, McClellan believed he was what?

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Outnumbered

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55
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Who won the first major battle in the West?

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Wilson’s Creek, Missouri, in August 1861

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56
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What was the name of the first major battle won by the Confederacy in the West?

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Wilson’s Creek

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57
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When was Wilson’s Creek?

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August 1861

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58
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Where was Wilson’s Creek?

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Missouri

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59
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Why was the Confederate victory at Wilson’s Creek arguably ineffective?

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They could not follow up on the victory due to a lack of resources and were outnumbered by Union troops.

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60
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In response to the Confederate victory at Wilson’s Creek in the West, Lincoln did what?

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Lincoln divided the Union’s western forces.

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61
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How did Lincoln divide the Union’s western forces in 1861?

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Halleck would concentrate on winning control of the Mississippi.Buell was to drive Confederate forces from Kentucky and Tennessee.

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When Lincoln divided the Union’s western forces in 1861, Halleck was to concentrate on what?

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Winning control of the Mississippi.

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63
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When Lincoln divided the Union’s western forces in 1861, Buell was to drive what?

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Confederate forces from Kentucky and Tennessee.

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In the West, Lincoln hoped for what in 1861 and how feasible was this?

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Lincoln hoped for a joint offensive but neither Halleck nor Buell were prepared to risk failure by attacking too soon.

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65
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Who commanded Confederate troops in the West in 1861?

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General Albert Sidney Johnston

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66
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Where did General Albert Sydney Johnston command Confederate forces in the West?

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Between the Appalachian and Ozark Mountains

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67
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Johnston scattered how many troops along the southern borders of Kentucky and Missouri in 1861?

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40,000

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68
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Johnston hoped that, in the West, what would hold up Union advances?

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A number of strategic forts.

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69
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When did Halleck send 15,000 men under Grant to capture key river forts?

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February 1862

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70
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Halleck sent how many men under Grant to capture key river forts?

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15,000

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71
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Grant was accompanied by gunboats commanded by whom in February 1862?

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Andrew Foote

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72
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Which forts were captured by the Union in February 1862?

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Fort Henry and Fort Donelson

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73
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What forced Fort Henry to surrender?

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Andrew Foote

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74
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Fort Donelson was defended by how many Confederates?

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16,000

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75
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How was Fort Donelson captured?

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It was defended by 16,000 men but soon surrendered a few days later to Grant.

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As a result of the Confederacy capturing Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, Union forces now controlled what rivers?

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The Tennessee and Cumberland rivers, vital arteries into the South.

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77
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After the Union won control of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, Johnston retreated where and what was the effect of this?

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To Corinth, leaving Kentucky and most of Tennessee under Union control.

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After Johnston retreated to Corinth, Halleck ordered Grant and Buell to push where?

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Into southwest Tennessee.

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79
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When was the Battle of Shiloh?

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April 6-7, 1862

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80
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Who was the Battle of Shiloh fought between?

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Johnston (Then Beauregard) v. Grant (40,000) and Buell (25,000)

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81
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How many men did Grant have during the Battle of Shiloh?

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40,000

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82
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How many men did Buell have during the Battle of Shiloh?

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25,000

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83
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What theatre of war did First Manassas take place in?

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Eastern Theatre (Manassas, North Virginia)

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What theatre of war did Shiloh take place in?

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Western Theatre (Shiloh, Tennessee)

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At the start of the Battle of Shiloh, Grant and how many men were waiting for Buell’s army?

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40,000

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At the start of the Battle of Shiloh, Grant and 40,000 men were encamped on the west bank of which river?

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The Tennessee River at Shiloh.

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87
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At Shiloh, what happened on April 6?

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Johnston surprise attacked Grant.

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88
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At Shiloh, when did Johnston surprise attack Grant?

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April 6

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89
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Who won the Battle of Shiloh?

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The Union

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90
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At Shiloh, how did the Union respond to Johnston’s surprise attack on Grant?

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Many Union troops panicked and fled; enough remained to prevent a decisive rebel win.

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91
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At Shiloh, what happened to Johnston and what was the consequence of this?

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Johnston died and so Beauregard took over.

92
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At Shiloh, Buell’s army numbered how many?

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25,000

93
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How many Union casualties were there at Shiloh?

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13,000

94
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How many Confederate casualties were there at Shiloh?

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10,600

95
Q

What was the importance of the Union victory at Shiloh on the course of the war?

A

The Union had turned back the Confederate bid to regain the initiative.

96
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Who became general-in-chief of the Union army following the Battle of Shiloh?

A

Halleck, who advanced to Corinth.

97
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Lincoln hooped Halleck would be what?

A

Vigorous

98
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How did Halleck perform as general-in-chief?

A

He was a pen-pusher who did not enforce a comprehensive strategy.

99
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Who did Davis replace Beauregard with after his evacuation of Corinth following a Union victory at Shiloh?

A

Bragg

100
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When was the Peninsula Campaign?

A

March-July 1862

101
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As a part of the Peninsula Campaign, to avoid a frontal attack, McClellan planned to attack which city?

A

Richmond

102
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As a part of the Peninsula Campaign, where did McClellan plan to attack Richmond from?

A

Up the peninsula between the York and James Rivers.

103
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As a part of McClellan’s plan to attack Richmond in the Peninsula Campaign, the Army of the Potomac was transported to what fortress?

A

Fortress Monroe

104
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When was the Army of the Potomac transported to Fortress Monroe?

A

April 1862

105
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How big was the Army of the Potomac when it was transported to Fortress Monroe?

A

121,000

106
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How significant was Fortress Monroe?

A

It was 112 km from Richmond.

107
Q

In the Peninsula Campaign, McClellan settled down to besiege what?

A

Yorktown

108
Q

McClellan’s plan to besiege Yorktown gave Davis time to do what?

A

Send reinforcements.

109
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Before McClellan attacked Yorktown, the Confederates did what?

A

Withdrew

110
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In the Peninsula Campaign, McClellan reached the outskirts of Richmond when?

A

Late May

111
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When McClellan reached the outskirts of Richmond in May 1862, he did what?

A

He waited for reinforcements after he became convinced that they were outnumbered.

112
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Why did McClellan never receive reinforcements at Richmond in May 1862?

A

Jackson’s campaign in the Shenandoah Valley.

113
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When were the Shenandoah Valley campaigns?

A

March-June 1862

114
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Who were the Shenandoah Valley battles fought between?

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Jackson (18,000) v. McClellan

115
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Who won the Shenandoah Valley campaigns?

A

The Confederacy (Jackson)

116
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Where were the Shenandoah Valley campaigns?

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Eastern Theatre (Shenandoah Valley, Virginia)

117
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How many men did Jackson have in the Shenandoah Valley campaigns?

A

18,000

118
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Why did Jackson and 18,000 men get sent into the Shenandoah Valley circa March 1862?

A

To stop the far larger Union troops moving south to Richmond.

119
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How many battles were there in the Shenandoah Valley campaigns?

A

Six battles

120
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How many Union casualties were in the Shenandoah Valley campaign battles?

A

7,000

121
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The Shenandoah Valley campaigns diverted how many Union troops from other tasks?

A

60,000

122
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The Shenandoah Valley campaigns had what effect on the South?

A

They were inspired.

123
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Following the Confederate victory at the Shenandoah Valley, why did Lincoln send no troops to help McClellan?

A

He was worried about the threat Jackson posed to Washington, DC.

124
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Following the Shenandoah Valley campaigns, what did Jackson do?

A

He marched south to fight McClellan.

125
Q

By May 1862, the Confederacy seemed to be on what?

A

The edge of defeat.

126
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Why was the Confederacy on the edge of defeat in May?

A

Confederate forces had suffered severe setbacks, including the loss of New Orleans.Most of the Mississippi Valley was in Union hands.McClellan seemed certain to capture Richmond.

127
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By May 1862, Confederate forces had suffered severe setbacks, including the loss of what?

A

New Orleans

128
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By May 1862, most of what Valley was in Union hands?

A

The Mississippi Valley

129
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By May 1862, McClellan seemed certain to capture what city?

A

Richmond

130
Q

On May 31st 1862, Johnston attacked who and where?

A

Johnston attacked McClellan’s forces outside Richmond.

131
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On what date did Johnston attack McClellan’s forces in May 1862?

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May 31st

132
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Johnston and McClellan’s skirmish in May 1862 ended in what?

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A draw where the South lost 6,000 casualties and the North 5,000.

133
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In May 1862, Johnston was replaced by whom?

A

Robert E. Lee

134
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Lee had been offered high command of what but refused?

A

The Union army by Lincoln

135
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Following setbacks in West Virginia and the Carolinas, Lee had become Davis’ what?

A

Military adviser

136
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Lee renamed his army what?

A

The Army of Northern Virginia

137
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Why did Lee initially hope to win a major victory?

A

He hoped to win a major victory which would damage northern morale.

138
Q

When were the Seven Days?

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June 25-July 1 1862

139
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Who were the Seven Days battles fought between?

A

Lee v McClellan

140
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Who won the Seven Days?

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The Confederacy (Lee)

141
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Where were the Seven Days fought?

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Eastern Theatre (Richmond, Virginia)

142
Q

In the Seven Days, when did Lee attack McClellan?

A

At the end of June.

143
Q

What led to disjointed attacks for Lee during the Seven Days?

A

Overcomplicated battle-plans and defects in command structure.

144
Q

Whose lethargy let Lee down at the Seven Days?

A

Jackson’s

145
Q

How many Union casualties were there during the Seven Days?

A

15,849

146
Q

How many Confederate casualties were there during the Seven Days?

A

20,614

147
Q

The Seven Days tainted whose reputation that they had gathered at First Manassas and the Shenandoah?

A

Jackson’s

148
Q

In the Seven Days, Lee’s offensive had what effect on McClellan’s attacks?

A

Lee’s offensive saved Richmond from being taken over by McClellan.

149
Q

When was the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run?

A

29-30 August 1862

150
Q

Who was the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run fought between?

A

Lee (55,000) & Jackson (25,000) v. Pope & McClellan

151
Q

How many men did Lee have at the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run?

A

55,000

152
Q

How many men did Jackson have at the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run?

A

25,000

153
Q

What theatre of war did Second Manassas take place in?

A

Eastern Theatre (Manassas, North Virginia)

154
Q

At Second Manassas, Lincoln ordered McClellan to do what?

A

Join forces with General Pope

155
Q

Circa Second Manassas, Pope commanded Union forces around where?

A

Washington, DC

156
Q

With a united army at Second Manassas, Pope and McClellan would advance on where?

A

Richmond

157
Q

Determined to strike first at Second Manassas, Lee headed where?

A

North with 55,000 men

158
Q

When did Lee head north at Second Manassas?

A

Mid-August

159
Q

At Second Manassas, Lee sent who north of Pope?

A

Jackson

160
Q

On 26-27 August at Second Manassas, Jackson captured what?

A

Pope’s main supply depot at Manassas.

161
Q

At Second Manassas, when did Jackson capture Pope’s main supply depot at Manassas?

A

26-27 August

162
Q

On 29-30 August at Second Manassas, who arrived to support Pope and attack Jackson?

A

McClellan

163
Q

At Second Manassas, when did McClellan arrive to support Pope and attack Jackson?

A

29-30 August

164
Q

Why did the Union miscalculate at Second Manassas?

A

They failed to realise that the rest of Lee’s army was coming.

165
Q

Who won the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run?

A

The Confederacy

166
Q

Why was Pope defeated at Second Manassas?

A

Longstreet attacked his left flank.

167
Q

What happened after Pope was defeated at Second Manassas?

A

Most Union troops escaped and retreated towards Washington, DC.

168
Q

How many Union casualties were there at Second Manassas?

A

16,000

169
Q

How many Confederate casualties were there at Second Manassas?

A

9,000

170
Q

After Second Manassas, who did Lincoln reappoint as commander-in-chief?

A

McClellan

171
Q

Why was McClellan reappointed after Second Manassas?

A

Pope was sent to fight Indians.

172
Q

What effect did Second Manassas have on Lee?

A

Second Manassas emboldened Lee, resulting in his invasion of Maryland during the Maryland Campaign.

173
Q

What was the Battle of Antietam also known as?

A

Sharpsburg

174
Q

When was the Battle of Antietam?

A

17 September, 1862

175
Q

Who was the Battle of Antietam fought between?

A

Lee (40,000) v. McClellan (Then Burnside)

176
Q

What theatre of war did Antietam take place in?

A

Eastern Theatre (Sharpsburg, Maryland)

177
Q

Who won the Battle of Antietam?

A

The Union

178
Q

Why did Lee and 40,000 men invade Maryland in the North in the Battle of Antietam?

A

To:Protect Virginia’s harvest.Gain Maryland volunteers.Win a decisive victory.Demoralise the North.

179
Q

Lee and 40,000 men invaded Maryland to protect what?

A

Virginia’s harvest.

180
Q

Lee and 40,000 men invaded Maryland to gain what?

A

Maryland volunteers.

181
Q

Lee and 40,000 men invaded Maryland to win a what?

A

A decisive victory.

182
Q

Lee and 40,000 men invaded Maryland to do what to the North?

A

Demoralise the North.

183
Q

Why did Lee’s invasion of Maryland not go to plan?

A

He lost a copy of his operational orders, which McClellan obtained.He lost more soldiers to desertion than he had gained from Maryland.

184
Q

During Lee’s invasion of Maryland, Lee lost a copy of what?

A

His operational orders, which McClellan obtained.

185
Q

During Lee’s invasion of Maryland, Lee lost how many soldiers?

A

He lost more soldiers to desertion than he had gained from Maryland.

186
Q

During Antietam, McClellan forced Lee back where?

A

Towards the Potomac River.

187
Q

During Antietam, Lee did not retreat into Virginia but took position behind where?

A

Antietam Creek

188
Q

After Lee retreated behind Antietam Creek, what did McClellan do?

A

He did not attack, despite Lee being hopelessly outnumbered.

189
Q

What happened at Antietam on 16 September?

A

Jackson’s corps re-joined Lee’s army, reducing the odds.

190
Q

When did Jackson’s corps rejoin Lee’s army, reducing the odds, at Antietam?

A

16 September

191
Q

When was the main fighting at Antietam?

A

17 September

192
Q

How many battles were there at Antietam?

A

Three separate battles (i.e. morning, midday, and afternoon)

193
Q

When did McClellan win at Antietam?

A

18 September, when Lee retreated to Virginia

194
Q

How many Union casualties were there at Antietam?

A

12,000

195
Q

How many Confederate casualties were there at Antietam?

A

11,000

196
Q

Which was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War?

A

Antietam

197
Q

Why was Antietam perhaps the turning point in the war?

A

Within days Lincoln issued his famous Emancipation Proclamation.The likelihood of British intervention was now small due to Lee’s failure to win decisively.

198
Q

Within days of Antietam, what was issued?

A

The Emancipation Proclamation

199
Q

After Antietam, the likelihood of what was small?

A

The likelihood of British intervention was now small due to Lee’s failure to win decisively.

200
Q

How was Antietam arguably not decisive?

A

McClellan was replaced with Burnside in November when he failed to follow up his victory.

201
Q

Who replaced McClellan in November 1862?

A

Burnside

202
Q

Why was McClellan replaced by Burnside in November 1862?

A

He failed to follow up his victory.

203
Q

When was the Battle of Fredericksburg?

A

11-15 December 1862

204
Q

Who fought in the Battle of Fredericksburg?

A

Lee (75,000) v. Burnside (100,000)

205
Q

How many men did Lee have at Fredericksburg?

A

75,000

206
Q

How many men did Burnside have at Fredericksburg?

A

100,000

207
Q

What theatre of war did Fredericksburg take place in?

A

Eastern Theatre (Fredericksburg, Virginia)

208
Q

During Fredericksburg, Burnside and 100,000 men marched towards where?

A

South towards Richmond

209
Q

At Fredericksburg, on 13 December, Burnside launched a series of what?

A

Suicidal attacks - losing 11,000 men, while Lee lost fewer than 5,000 men.

210
Q

After launching a series of suicidal attacks at Fredericksburg, Burnside pulled back across what?

A

The Rappahannock.

211
Q

Burnside’s attempts to turn Lee’s flank in January 1863 failed in what way? What was the effect of this?

A

They got bogged down in mud, leading to a decline in Union morale.

212
Q

How many Union casualties were there at Fredericksburg?

A

13,000

213
Q

How many Confederate casualties were there at Fredericksburg?

A

5,000

214
Q

How was Confederate morale affected by Fredericksburg?

A

Confederate morale soared, as they had been outnumbered but still prevailed.

215
Q

How was Burnside affected by the outcome of Fredericksburg?

A

Burnside’s missteps in strategy sowed the seeds of insubordination, culminating in the ineffective ‘Mud March’ in January after which Burnside was replaced by Hooker.

216
Q

Following Fredericksburg, Burnside was replaced by whom?

A

Hooker

217
Q

Following Fredericksburg, Republican senators wished to do what?

A

They wished to remove Seward, Secretary of State, for the blunders made in the battle.

218
Q

In the late summer of 1862, Bragg advanced into where?

A

Kentucky

219
Q

In October 1862, where did Bragg win a tactical victory?

A

Perryville

220
Q

How was Bragg’s victory at Perryville in October 1862 ruined?

A

He had to retreat into Tennessee.

221
Q

What happened in October 1862?

A

Bragg won a tactical victory at Perryville.

222
Q

What happened in December 1862?

A

Rosecrans tried to drive Bragg out of Tennessee.

223
Q

What happened on 31 December 1862?

A

Rosecrans and Bragg mauled each other at Murfreesboro. Bragg renewed the battle two days later but he was beaten back and had to withdraw.

224
Q

Union forces under Grant first tried to take Vicksburg over the winter of which years?

A

1862-63

225
Q

Why did Grant initially try to capture Vicksburg in 1862-63?

A

The fortified town prevented Union control of the Mississippi and its capture would demoralise the South and bolster the North.

226
Q

In 1862-3, Davis appointed whom to oversee Confederate operations in the West?

A

Johnston

227
Q

Why did Davis appoint Johnston to oversee Confederate operations in the West?

A

He hoped that he would bring a unified vision to the West (which was not realised).

Extended Civil War Battles (2 decks)

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