THE GENERALS OF THE CIVIL WAR By: Tyler Kerker Click Anywhere to Continue TeachersStudents

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ENVIRONMENT  Students will work individually  Students will work at a computer w/headphones  Lesson will take place in a computer lab

AUDIENCE  High School Students  9 th graders  General placement history students

OBJECTIVE  Given general Ulysses S. Grant from the union, students will be able to match him w/the signing at Appomattox court house with 100% accuracy.

OBJECTIVE  Given the Battle of Fredericksburg, students will be able to select General Stonewall Jackson accurately.

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Please Click on a Flag to Begin The Confederacy Or Start the Quiz The Union

WELCOME TO THE UNION SOLDIER. BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN FIGHTING, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOU’RE FIGHTING FOR. Union President, Abraham Lincoln

REPORT TO YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER Ulysses S. GrantGeorge MeadeWinfield HancockJohn PopeGeorge Mcclellan Take Practice Quiz

ULYSSES S. GRANT  Early Life Born on April 27, 1822 Birthplace: Point Pleasant, OH

ULYSSES S. GRANT  Combat The Appomattox Campaign A series of battles fought between March 29 & April 9, 1865 Took place in Virginia Caused the Confederacy to Surrender

GEORGE MEADE  Early Life Born on December 31, 1815 Birthplace: Cadiz, Spain

GEORGE MEADE  Combat Battle of Gettysburg Battle fought between July 1 & July 3, 1863 Took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Considered to be the turning point of the civil war. Gettysburg had the largest amount of casualties for either side Union Victory

WINFIELD HANCOCK  Early Life Born on February 14, 1824 Birthplace: Montgomery Square, Pennsylvania

WINFIELD HANCOCK  Combat Battle of Williamsburg Battle fought on May 5, 1862 Took place in Williamsburg Virginia Also known as the Battle of Fort Magruder Union Victory

JOHN POPE  Early Life Born on March 16, 1822 Birthplace: Louisville Kentucky

JOHN POPE  Combat Siege of Corinth Battle fought between April 29 & May 30, 1862 Took place in Corinth, Mississippi Also known as the 1 st Battle of Corinth Union Victory

GEORGE MCCLELLAN  Early Life Born on December 3, 1826 Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GEORGE MCCLELLAN  Combat Battle of Antietam Fought on September 17, 1862 Fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland Single bloodiest day of the Civil War Considered to be a Union Victory

PRACTICE QUIZ  1) What state was General George Mcclellan born in? Incorrect Correct A.) Pennsylvania B.) New York C.) Kentucky Incorrect

PRACTICE QUIZ  2) What caused the Confederacy to surrender? A.) The Battle of Gettysburg B.) The Appomattox Campaign C.) The Battle of Williamsburg Incorrect Correct

PRACTICE QUIZ  3) What battle was known as the 1 st Battle of Corinth? A.) The Siege of Corinth B.) The Corinth Campaign C.) The Battle for Corinth Incorrect Correct

PRACTICE QUIZ  4) What is the Battle of Williamsburg also referred to as? A.) The Battle of Fort Magruder B.) The Battle of Shiloh C.)The Williamsburg Expedition Incorrect Correct

PRACTICE QUIZ  5)Where was General George Meade born? A.) Paris, France B.) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C.) Cadiz, Spain Incorrect Correct

WELCOME TO THE CONFEDERACY SOLDIER. BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS NOBLE CAUSE, YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE YOUR SUPERIORS. Confederate President, Jefferson Davis

REPORT TO YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER Robert E. LeeThomas “Stonewall” Jackson Braxton BraggAlbert JohnstonJ.E.B. Stuart Take Practice Quiz

ROBERT E. LEE  Early Life Born on January 19, 1807 Birthplace: Stratford Hall Plantation, Virginia

ROBERT E. LEE  Combat The Second Manassas Took place between August 28 & August 30, 1862 Fought in Prince William County, Virginia Confederate Victory Also known as the 2 nd Battle of Bull Run

THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON  Early Life Born on January 21, 1824 Birthplace: Clarksburg, Virginia

THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON  Combat Battle of Fredericksburg Took place between December 11 & Dec. 15, 1862 Fought at Fredericksburg, Virginia Confederate Victory Gen. Jackson defeated Union General, Ambrose Burnside

BRAXTON BRAGG  Early Life Born on March 22, 1817 Birthplace: Werrenton, North Carolina

BRAXTON BRAGG  Combat Chattanooga Campaign A series of battles fought between October & November of 1863 Fought around the Tennessee River Union Victory

ALBERT JOHNSTON  Early Life Born on February 2, 1803 Birthplace: Washington, Kentucky

ALBERT JOHNSTON  Combat Battle of Shiloh Fought between April 6 th – 7 th, 1862 Took place in Hardin County, Tennessee Union Victory Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing Served as a General in 3 different armies

J.E.B. STUART  Early Life Born on February 6 th, 1832 Birthplace: Laurel Hill Farm, Virginia

J.E.B. STUART  Combat Battle of Chancellorsville Took place between April 30 th – May 6 th, 1863 Fought in Spotsylvania County, Virginia Confederate Victory

PRACTICE QUIZ  1) What Battle is more commonly referred to as the 2 nd Battle of Bull Run? A.) The 2 nd Manassas B.) The Chattanooga Campaign C.) The 2 nd Battle of Fredericksburg Incorrect Correct Incorrect

PRACTICE QUIZ  2) What state was General Braxton Bragg born in? A.) North Carolina B.) Georgia C.) Florida Incorrect Correct Incorrect

PRACTICE QUIZ  What battle was fought in Tennessee? A.) The Chattanooga Campaign B.) The Battle of Chancellorsville C.) The Battle of Shiloh Incorrect Correct Incorrect

PRACTICE QUIZ  General Stonewall Jackson defeated General Ambrose Burnside at what battle? A.) The Battle of Fredericksburg B.) The Chattanooga Campaign C.) The Battle of Antietam Incorrect Correct Incorrect

PRACTICE QUIZ  Where did the Battle of Chancellorsville take place? A.) North Carolina B.) Georgia C.) Virginia Incorrect Correct

QUIZ

QUESTION 1  Which General was present at Appomattox Court House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side? A.) Robert E. Lee B.) Ulysses S. Grant C.) John Pope  Which General was present at Appomattox Court House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side?

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Pope was not at the Appomattox Campaign Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. This general fought for the confederacy, the correct general fought for the Union. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee were both present at the signing. However, it was Ulysses S. Grant that won the war.

QUESTION 2  General J.E.B. Stuart is best known for being involved in what major battle? A.) The Battle of Chancellorsville B.) The Battle of Williamsburg C.) The Chattanooga Campaign

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Battle of Williamsburg was fought by General Winfield Hancock. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Chattanooga Campaign was fought by General Braxton Bragg. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work Although the Battle of Chancellorsville was just a part of the Chancellorsville Campaign, it is thought to be the most important battle.

QUESTION 3  What general is known for his involvement in the battle with the most casualties in the Civil War? A.) Ulysses S. Grant B. John Pope C.) George Meade

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Grant is known for his involvement in the Appomattox Campaign. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Pope is known for the Siege of Corinth. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work General George Meade was promoted the day of the battle, and wasn’t President Lincoln’s first choice either. Fortunately for Meade, four other officers that outranked him turned down the position.

QUESTION 4  What general is known for his victory at the Battle of Williamsburg? B.) John Pope A.) Winfield Hancock C.) Braxton Bragg

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. This general fought for the Confederacy, the correct general fought for the Union. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Pope was not at this battle. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work General Hancock led a counterattack against confederate soldiers and was giving the nickname “Superb” because of his successful actions.

QUESTION 5  What battle took place in Mississippi and was won by General John Pope? A.) The Appomattox Campaign B.) The Siege of Corinth C.) The Battle of Gettysburg

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Appomattox Campaign took place in Virginia. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work During the battle, General Pope was summoned by President Lincoln and sent East to command the Army of Virginia.

QUESTION 6  What general is known for his involvement in the Battle of Shiloh? A.) Robert E. Lee B.) Braxton Bragg C.) Albert Johnston

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Bragg is better known the Chattanooga Campaign. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Lee is known for his triumph at the 2 nd Manassas. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work During the battle, General Johnston was wounded and failed to realize the severity until it was too late. A physician asked if he had been wounded and General Johnston’s last words were, “Yes, and I fear seriously”

QUESTION 7  What general is known for his involvement in a series of battles fought between October and November of 1863? A.) Braxton Bragg B.) Stonewall Jackson C.) George Meade

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. This general fought for the Union, the correct general fought for the Confederacy. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Jackson is known the Battle of Fredericksburg. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work The Chattanooga Campaign was fought to seize control of Chattanooga, which was an important railway and manufacturing position during the Civil War.

QUESTION 8  What battle is General Stonewall Jackson most known for? A.) The Battle of Shiloh B.) The Battle of Fredericksburg C.) The Battle of Gettysburg

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. General Meade is known for this battle. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Battle of Shiloh was fought by General Albert Johnston. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work Just before the battle began, General Jackson received news that his wife had given birth to his new baby girl. Some believe this was the spark that led to the Confederate Victory.

QUESTION 9  What Confederate general is well known for the Second Manassas? A.) Stonewall Jackson B.) Robert E. Lee C.) John Pope

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. Although General Jackson was there, he is better known for the Battle of Fredericksburg. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. This general fought for the Union, the correct general fought for the Confederacy. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work During the battle General Lee sought to completely wipe out half of the Union’s army, which was separated into two halves, one controlled by General Pope and the other controlled by General McClellan

QUESTION 10  During what battle is General George McClellan known for his involvement in the single bloodiest day in the civil war. A.) The Battle of Antietam B.) The Siege of Corinth C.) The Battle of Gettysburg

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The correct battle was fought in Mississippi. Think back to the lesson and try again!

INCORRECT Sorry that answer was incorrect. The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodies battle, but not the bloodiest day. Think back to the lesson and try again!

CORRECT Nice Work After the battle there were 23,000 causalities. Because the number was so high there was no clear winner, but Antietam was considered a strategic Union Victory.

 What battle do you think had the greatest impact on the Civil War and why? Free Response

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