People of the Civil War Pg. 116
Abraham lincoln President of the United States during the Civil War
Jefferson Davis President of the Confederate States of America
Ulysses S. Grant General of the Union Army Accepted Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Robert E. lee General of the Confederate Army Surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse
William Carney 1st African American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Assault on Fort Wagner Member of the 54th Massachusetts, All African American Regiment
Philip Bazaar 1st Hispanic to be awarded the congressional medal of honor Navy Seaman in the Union Navy Assault on Fort Fisher
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Strong willed, naturally gifted military leader. Earned nickname at Battle of Manassas Known for his bravery and valor His death was a huge blow for the Confederate Army
Clara Barton “Angel of the Battlefield” Nurse during the Civil War Founder of the American Red Cross
Use your notes to answer the following questions.
Fill in the Blank _____________ 1st Hispanic to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. _____________ was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield”. _____________ General of the Union Army. _____________ President of the United States during the War. _____________ General of the Confederate Army. _____________ 1st African American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. _____________ Confederate General who earned his nickname at the Battle of Manassas.
Part 2. Multiple Choice. Write the letter answer only. A biography on the military career of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson would include his involvement in which Civil War events? The first Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) and the Confederate victory at Fredericksburg. The Union capture of Atlanta and the March to the Sea through Georgia The Virginia Peninsula campaign and the Union victory at Gettysburg. The campaigns in northern Virginia and the Confederate surrender at Appomattox CourtHouse
2. Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, Served in the army during the U.S.-Mexican War, General of the Confederate Army. Whose accomplishments are listed above. Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee “Stonewall” Jackson
3. While many soldiers have earned the Medal of Honor, Why was William Carney’s honor particularly noteworthy? a. the 1st African American to win the Medal of Honor. b. the lowest ranking soldier to win the Medal of Honor. c. a soldier who switched from the Confederate to the Union Army d. the 1st Hispanic to win the Medal of Honor
4. Which statement best describes Philip Bazaar’s role during the Civil War? a. African American who was awarded the Medal of Honor. b. Hispanic Navy Seaman who was awarded the Medal of Honor. c. Assassinated Abraham Lincoln d. Member of the 54th Massachusetts who
5. The president of the Confederacy during the Civil War was- a 5. The president of the Confederacy during the Civil War was- a. Stonewall Jackson b. Robert E. Lee c. Jefferson Davis d. Abraham Lincoln