3. The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Shiloh The First Battle of Bull Run The Battle of Antietam The Battle of Chancellorsville Sherman’s March to the Sea Fall of Atlanta Surrender at Appomattox Instructions: Click on each battle to learn more about them then answer the review question. Start with top left battle and continue in order. Click to answer Review Question

4. The first large battle of the Civil War Took place on Sunday, July 21 1861 Union troops gathered at Washington D.C with hopes of seizing the vital railroad Manassas, VA Confederate Forces defeat Union troops Main Menu

5. Took place on September 17, 1862 at Antietam Creek in Maryland General Lee planned to strike in Union territory A confederate soldier dropped the war plans, which were found by a union soldier The battle lasted a day and ended in a draw Main Menu

6. Took place on April 6, 1862 Battle lasted two days Union forces suffered more casualties but won the battle Main Menu

7. Took place from April 30, 1863 – May 6 Confederate General Stonewall Jackson is killed in battle The Confederates win The battle boosts the south’s moral and hope Main Menu

8. Fought from July 1, 1863 – July 3 Confederate forces charged Union lines at Cemetery Ridge, known as Pickett’s Charge Union forces held their lines and Confederate troops were forced to retreat Largest and bloodiest battle of the war Main Menu

9. Took place on September 2, 1864 Union forces tried seizing the vital railroad in Atlanta Confederate General Hood burned down supply depots and ammunition cars so they wouldn’t fall into Union forces hands The city surrendered to Union forces Main Menu

10. Lasted from November 15 – December 2, 1864 Union General William Sherman led his soldiers on a 285 mile march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia On their march they burned down the houses and barns of people who fought against them The purpose was to frighten civilians into abandon the Confederate cause Main Menu

11. Confederate General Lee’s troops were surrounded in the small village of Appomattox Union forces cut his troops off from supplies General Lee surrendered his remaining troops to Union General Grant on April 9, 1865 Main Menu

12. Review Question 1)Which battle was considered the largest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War? A) The Fall of Atlanta B) The Battle of Shiloh C) The Battle of Gettysburg

13. Incorrect Good Try! But this is not the correct answer because the Fall of Atlanta battle only lasted one day and had minimal casualties. Review the battles and try again!! Return to Question

14. Incorrect Good try!! But this is not the correct answer. Although The Battle of Shiloh had many casualties it is not the longest battle. Review the battles and try again!! Return to Question

15. Great Job! You chose the correct answer.

16. You Completed the Lesson Congratulations, You’ve completed the entire lesson! Be sure to pat yourself on the back and click on the return to title slide button below. Return to Title Slide