Battles of the Civil War

Question 1

Union victory in Maryland that helped Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation

Answer 1

Battle of Antietam

Question 2

This battle helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River

Answer 2

Battle of Vicksburg

Question 3

The Confederacy won this battle that taught both sides that it would be a long and bloody war

Answer 3

Battle of Bull Run

Question 4

This battle was one of the main two battles held in the North, it was a devastating loss for the Confederacy. It is considered to be the main turning point in the Civil War

Answer 4

Battle of Gettysburg

Question 5

This is one of the largest battles held in Kansas.

Answer 5

Battle of Mine Creek

Question 6

This was an attack on Lawrence by Bushwhackers

Answer 6

Quantrill’s Raid

Question 7

Lee surrendered to Grant and they talked over terms for the end of the war

Answer 7

Appomattox Court House, VA