Civil War Quiz Flashcards
Who maintained control over Fort Sumter?
The North
Who attacked first and sparked the beginning of the Civil War?
The South
Why did the Southern states secede?
Because of the Election of Abraham Lincoln
What was the first battle of Bull Run
-The South sent troops to meet the Union troops
-Union was in control at first
-“Stonewall” Jackson led South
-Confederates won
What was Lincoln’s War Plan (Anaconda Plan)
-Capture Richmond
-Set up a naval blockade
-Control the Mississippi River
-cotton
-supplies
What was the Southern War Plan?
-Take Washington D.C.
-Move the army into Maryland and Pennsylvania
-Gain European support
Northern Generals
-North had trouble finding good generals
Southern Generals
South had more experienced generals
Who won the battle of Hampton Road?
Neither side could break through or inflict damage on the iron boats “Ironclads” so it ended in a tie
What was the battle of Shiloh?
-The Union lost a lot of men. But still won the battle
What was the Battle of Antietam?
-Bloodiest day in the war and in American History
-Cost the South European Support
-McClellan refused to pursue the South after the battle
-Replaced by General Burnside
What was the battle of Fredericksburg?
-Lee easily defeated the North
-Burnside was replaced by Hooker
What was the battle of Chancellorsville
-Another defeat for the North
-North had low morale
