Civil War Test ( History ) Flashcards
Who was Jefferson Davis?
He was the “President” of the south after they succeeded from the union.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
The President of the Union, elected in 1860.
Who Assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilks Booth
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
Commanding General of the Union Army. He was later elected the 18th President of the Union.
Who was Robert E. Lee?
Confederate General ( for the south )
Who was William T. Sherman?
He was a Union General, he led Sherman’s march to the sea.
Where was the battle of Fort Sumner fought?
Charleston Harbor, North Carolina
What was Lincoln’s Dilemma?
If he used force at Sumter, he would be responsible for the battle starts.
What was Jefferson Davis’ Dilemma?
If he did nothing then it would damage the image of NC as a state in the union. If he attacked than he would turn a peaceful secession into a war.
When were the first shots fired at Fort Sumter and by which side?
April 12, 1861 by confederates
Where did the battle of Shiloh take place and when?
Also, why did this battle start?
Harden County, Tennessee, and it took place on April 6-7, 1862.
The Confederates launched a surprise attack on the Union, but they couldn’t hold the position so they retreated.
Where did the battle of Vicksburg take place and when?
Also, Why did the battle start?
Vicksburg, Mississippi, Warren County. May 18, 1863.
This battle started because the Union and the Confederate both wanted the Mississippi under their control for resources.
Where did the first battle at bull run take place?
Fairfax County, Virginia. July 21, 1861.
War fever was spreading through the North and they were starting to fight back, so Abe. Ordered that the Union attack.
Where did Sherman’s March to the sea start and end? When did it take place?
Marched through Atlanta, GA, and ended in Savana GA. It started on November 15 - December 21, 1864,
Why did the Union do Shermans March to the sea?
They wanted to scare the citizens of Georgia and they were willing to burn anything in their tracks. Shermansmarch = total war
Their goal was to destroy the Confederate’s resources so they couldn’t rebuild.
