(10) American Pageant Chapter 20-21 Civil War Battles APUSH Review

Civil War

America's deadliest war, resulting in over 600,000 American deaths.

Bull Run

The first major battle of the Civil War, fought in July 1861, proving it would not be a short conflict.

Anaconda Plan

Winfield Scott's strategy to blockade the Confederacy and control the Mississippi River.

Robert E. Lee

Confederate general who aimed for foreign recognition of the Confederacy during the Battle of Antietam.

Ulysses S. Grant

Union general known for key victories in the West, notably at Vicksburg and Gettysburg.

Gettysburg

A pivotal battle in July 1863, marking a significant defeat for Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces.

Vicksburg

A major Union victory in July 1863 that gave the Union full control of the Mississippi River.

Total War

A military strategy involving the destruction of everything in the enemy's path, associated with William Tecumseh Sherman.

Atlanta

The city that fell to Union forces in September 1864, contributing to Lincoln's reelection.

Appomattox Courthouse

The location where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.