Civil War Review Flashcards
when did the civil war start
1861
when did the civil war end
1865
What was sherman’s march, explain?
Sherman, a union general burned down the south freeing slaves and burning down everything in his path, he followed a scorched earth policy going from atlanta to savanah.
Who won the civil war?
Union
What were the causes leading to the Union?
The south succeeded and Lincoln wanted to keep them together, also slavery was becomi neg an issue and the south didn’t agree with constitution
North Asvantages
More People
Strong Industry
Had outside help
North Disadvantages
Aggressor played offense
South advantages
On their land, fighting for their lifestyles, good leaders
South Disadvantages
Only relied on cotton, few railroad systems
Who was general Lee
Commanding General of the South
Who was General Grant
Commanding General for South, known for Battle of Vicksburg
Who was general Meade
Commanding general for North, known for Gettysburg
Who was General Sherman
Commanding general of the North, known for sherman’s march
Who was general custer
Cavalry unit commander in Gettysburg from michigan
Who was general burnside
Added when general McClellan was fired, for the North
Who was GEneral McClellan
Commanding general of the north who got fired and rehired multiple times because he wasn’t aggressive
When was the Battle of the Bull Run
July 1st 1861, start of Civil War
When was the second battle of bull run
Spring 1862, told it was going to be a longer war than just three months
When was Antietam
September 1862, bloodiest day union won bc general Less battle plans were found
When was Fredericksburg
December 1862, general burnside was added here
When was the battle of Gettysburg
July 1863, 3 day battle winning this battle would mean winning the entire war
