Battles and Campaigns Flashcards
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
The First Battle of Bull Run
Known in the South as the Battle of Manassas, fought on July 21, 1861, in Virginia.
What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?
Confederate victory
When was the Second Battle of Bull Run fought?
August 28-30, 1862
What was the outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?
Defeat for Confederate forces
What crucial area did the Battle of Shiloh allow Union forces to advance into?
Mississippi River Valley
What was significant about the Battle of Antietam?
It was the bloodiest battle in U.S. history with a loss of 22,717
Known in the South as the Battle of Sharpsburg, fought on September 17, 1862.
What was the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Antietam?
Lee’s forces withdrew, counted as a Union victory
What important document was issued after the Battle of Antietam?
Emancipation Proclamation
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Emancipated all slaves in states still in rebellion against the Federal government
What was the outcome of the Siege of Vicksburg?
Major turning point in the Civil War, splitting the Confederacy
What was Robert E. Lee’s strategy during the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Achieved a Confederate victory with decisive decisions
What was significant about the Battle of Gettysburg?
Marked the last attempt of Confederates to invade the North
When did President Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?
November 19, 1863
What was the Battle of the Wilderness known for?
First battle with Grant and Lee in charge simultaneously
What was the outcome of the Battle of Cold Harbor?
Last major victory by Confederate General Robert E. Lee
What was the significance of the fall of Atlanta?
Led to Sherman’s March to the Sea and boosted Lincoln’s reelection campaign
What was the March to the Sea?
Campaign of total war waged by Sherman from November 15 to December 21, 1864
What did Sherman aim to disrupt during the March to the Sea?
Southern economy and transportation networks
When did the Battle of Appomattox Court House occur?
April 9, 1865
What was the result of the Battle of Appomattox Court House?
Lee’s surrender marked the end of the Civil War
What were the terms of surrender offered by Grant to Lee?
Allowed Confederates to keep sidearms and horses, no imprisonment, provided food rations
True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation applied to slaves in border states.
False
