Lesson 22 (unit 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Texas important to the Confederacy?
A
It provided food, clothing, salt, bandages, and soldiers.
2
Q
Where were the 5 places which Texans fought the most during the civil war?
A
New Mexico, Arkansas-Missouri-Kentucky, Tennessee-Mississippi, Gulf Coast, and Virginia-Georgia
3
Q
Who won the Civil War?
A
The Union
4
Q
When did the Civil War end?
A
1865, with the surrender of Robert E. Lee
5
Q
What general was also known as an Indian fighter?
A
Albert Sydney Johnston
6
Q
Where did Albert S. Johnston die?
A
At the battle of Shiloh
7
Q
Why was the battle at Shiloh important to Texans?
A
- Many Texan troops were engaged in it
- General Albert Sydney Johnston was killed
- It was a major victory in the North’s campaign to split the Confederacy
8
Q
Where was Albert S. Johnston when the Civil war started?
A
San Francisco. Once the Civil War started, he resigned from the Union and joined the Confederate army.
