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Civil War

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How many years did the Civil War last? 4 years
What did the North have a lot more of than the south? Factories, men, and transportation.
What city was the capital of the Confederacy? Richmond, Virginia.
What city was the Union capital? Washington, D.C.
What was the first big battle of the Civil War? The Battle of Bull Run
What did the Thirteenth Amendment do? Freed slaves in the South, or the Confederacy.
What was the color of the Confederate uniform? Gray
What color was the Union uniform? Blue
Which army had the best military leaders? Confederate
Who was the president of the Union? Abraham Lincoln
Who was the president of the Confederacy? Jefferson Davis
Who was the best general in the Civil War? Robert E. Lee
What was a major turning point in the Civil War? The Battle of Gettysburg
What general was accidentally shot by his own men? Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What military leader surrendered at Appomattox? Robert E. Lee
Who killed Abraham Lincoln? John Wilkes Booth
Where was John Wilkes Booth from? The South
Name the generals from the Union. Ulysses S. Grant, George McClellan, and General McDowell
Name the Confederate generals. Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What does abolish mean? To do away with
What does emancipate mean? To free
What does amend mean? To change for the better
Where did the Civil War start? Fort Sumter
Was anyone killed at Fort Sumter? No
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed the slaves in the United States of America
What is important about Appomattox? It was where General Lee surrendered.
What was the nickname for the Union? Yankees
What was the nickname for the Confederacy? Rebels
Who took over as general after Stonewall was killed? Robert E. Lee
Why was General McDowell replaced? He wasn't a good planner
What advantage did the South have over the North? Better military leaders
Which military leader won many battles for the Union in the West? Ulysses S. Grant
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