Civil War Vocab Flashcards
Which states succeeded in the civil war first?
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas
What years did states succeed from the Union?
1880-1881
What attack was the official beginning of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
When was Fort Sumter?
April 12 1861
Who held Fort Sumter and who attacked?
The Union held, the Confederacy attacked
Who was Robert E Lee?
The top confederate military commander
What day was First Bull Run?
July 21 1861
What was First Bull Run?
the first battle of the civil war
Who lost First Bull Run?
the Union Army
What was Antietam?
bloodiest battle in US history
When was Antietam?
September 17 1862
What was Gettysburg?
turning point of the war
When was Gettysburg?
July 1-3 1863
Who was Ulysses S Grant?
Union general and 18th president
What’s Scott’s Great Snake?
crippling the Confederacy by blocking all economy
