The American Civil War 1861-1865

Where did both side think was the crucial 'theatre of war' in 1861?

Virginia (The East)

Where was the second 'theatre of war'?

The West (Mississippi River)

At the 1st Battle of Manassas in July 1861, what was the nickname of the Confederate Commander Jackson whose brave fighting halted the advance of Union troops?

Stonewall Jackson

After Union defeat at Manassas who replaced McDowell as the main Union leader?

McLellan

What main criticism was levied at this leader in the winter of 1861-1862 when the Union forces made little progress?

He had the 'slows'

What was the name of the Confederate Capital that this General failed to capture after the Peninsula campaign in 1862?

Richmond

Where did Jackson hold up Union troops in 1862?

The Shenandoah Valley

Who became the new Confederate leader in May 1862?

Lee

This Confederate leader strengthened resistance in the Seven Day campaign and the Battle of 2nd Manassas. Even though he fought brilliantly, where did he fail to win the decisive breakthrough in September 1862?

Antietam

What was the important consequence of the failure of the Confederates to win a victory here?

Showed that they couldn't hold a Northern town. They needed to do this to smash Union will.

What did Lincoln issue within days of this battle?

Emancipation Proclamation

Who won at Fredericksburg in December 1862?

Confederacy

Who was the main Union leader in the other main 'theatre of war'?

Grant

Why was the battle of Shiloh of importance?

Grant showed his skill. Bloodiest battle thus far. The Union won control of the Tennessee River. Grant held out long enough for Buell to come with recruits.

Where did the Confederacy win an impressive victory in May 1863?

Chancellorsville

Who won the battle of Gettysburg and why? (4)

Union. Lee couldn't push through at Pickett's Charge Lee's invinsbility = shattered. Meade had the high ground. Didn't have Stonewall Jackson.

What were the immediate consequences of Gettysburg? (2)

Lee couldn't hold a Northern town. Gettysburg address issued.

In the other 'theatre of war', which town surrendered to the Union forces in July 1863?

Vicksburg

Why was the battle of Chattanooga significant? (2)

Cracker line established. Grant became the leader of all of the Union's WESTERN forces.

What political event was to take place in 1864 which the Confederates hoped to benefit from?

Election

What did Lincoln do in March 1864?

Made Grant commander of all forces

The Wilderness Campaign took place in 1864 -what type of war did it develop into and did this benefit Union or Confederate forces more? (2)

Attrition war. Grant hunting down Lee. Grant and the North had many more forces and more war resources.

Where did Sherman attack in May 1864 and go on to capture?

Atlanta, Georgia

Which State did he march through successfully in the autumn of 1864?

Georgia

What happened in the East May-June 1864?

Wilderness Campaign, Grant pushing Lee onto the defensive in Petersburg. Very bloody, the war has become one of attrition.

Why was Appomattox significant?

Lee offered his surrender April 1865