Cole Mathers CIVIL WAR

The beginning  The Civil War started in 1861 between the northern states (The Union) and the southern states (The Confederation).  The war was started over differing opinions on whether or not the government should be able to regulate slavery in the territories that had not yet become states.  The northern states did not want slavery where as the southern did.

Advantages North  More troops  Owned most of the railroads  Stronger Navy South  More skilled soldiers  Some of the most successful military officers in the country  Fighting for their homeland, strong reason to fight

Important battles  First Battle of Bull Run  Fought in Washington D.C. and was the first major battle of the war. The Confederates came out as the clear victor.  The Battle of Antietam  This battle was fought in Maryland and is known as the bloodiest single day of the entire war. This battle only lasted one day and ended in a draw.  The Battle of Gettysburg  Known by many as the turning point in the war. The north won and stopped any hopes of southern advancement into the north.

The end of the war  General Grant successfully cut off General Lee from retreating to North Carolina forcing Lee to surrender.  The surrender took place in 1865 at Appomattox courthouse in Virginia

The Aftermath  The Civil War had many effects on the entire country  Slaves were now free but were still treated horribly as things like the Jim Crow laws were put in place  The southern economy was ruined where as the northern economy had a huge boost from the war  There was more animosity between the north and south even after the war had ended.

In what year did the Civil War start?    

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 Correct! The civil war started in 1861 Next question

The South had more soldiers than the north.  True True  False False

 Correct! The southern soldiers were more skilled with rifles and had much more proficient generals however they were at a large disadvantage when it came to number of soldiers. Next Question

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What battle was the turning point in the Civil War?  The Battle of Antietam The Battle of Antietam  The First Battle at Bull Run The First Battle at Bull Run  The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg

 Correct! The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day long battle in which the north prevented the south from advancing farther into northern land. Next Question

 Sorry that answer is not correct. The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle in the Civil War and a victory for the south. Back to Question

 Sorry that answer is not correct. The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in the Civil War and was fought to a draw. Back to Question

In what year did the South surrender to the North?    

 Correct! General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865 in the Appomattox courthouse in Virginia Next Question

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The southern economy suffered greatly as a result of the Civil War.  True True  False False

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