Civil War

How did General Jackson get the nickname "Stonewall"?

At the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as Manassas) in July 1861 when he rushed his troops forward to close a gap in the line against a determined Union attack.

What was the outcome of the first Battle of Bull Run in 1861?

A Confederate Victory

What were the ironclad warships?

A steam-propelled warship protected by iron or steel armor plates

How many more soldiers did the North have than the South when the Civil War started?

At the beginning of the war the Northern states had a combined population of 22 million people. The Southern states had a combined population of about 9 million.

Describe the life of Civil War soldiers

Drill and train. March together. Survive through cold, hunger, diseases, and not having enough supplies at times.

What Civil War battle resulted in at least 23,000 casualties and became known as "American's Bloodiest Day"?

Battle of Antitam/Sharpsburg

Why did President Lincoln become fustarted with General George McClellan?

Because McClellan was hesitant and feared a lot of things and left time for Confederate to regroup and attack.

To which group did most Civil War soldiers belong?

Belong to Union. White men

What was the biggest challenge in implementing the Anaconda Plan?

His problem was convincing fellow Union commanders that this was a good idea. Pretty much all of the Union commanders disliked this plan and referred to it as being too complacent. They wanted to attack the south and defeat them with the Union's overwhelming military and industrial might. General Scott's plan would require patience and time. The other generals wanted to crush the rebellion quickly and permanently as soon as possible.

What was Lincoln's ultimate goal when he ordered troops to Manassas?

Hoping to bring a swift end to the war, Lincoln decided to send Union forces to seize Richmond. To carry out his plan, Lincoln first ordered General Irvin McDowell to attack the Confederate forces in Manassas, Virginia, a town less than 100 miles from Richmond.

Why did countries in northwest Virginia form a new state?

If we make the division on the line between territories in which Freedom and Slavery are respectively the paramount interests, the former would take two-thirds of the territory and an equal proportion of the white population. The members from the free West, bordering on the Ohio River, have already proclaimed that the moment the ordinance of Secession is passed, they will raise the standard of revolt, in which they would be sustained by the whole force of the Federal Government.

Who led C.S.A?

Jefferson Davis

What did President Lincoln say about South Carolina after the state seized Fort Sumter?

Lincoln declared South Carolina to be in rebellion and called to form a militia.

When did Lincoln replace General McClellan?

November 5 1862

What role did President Lincoln's Brother-In-Law play in the Civil War?

Served in the Confederate Army. At least one was present at many of the major battles of the Civil War, including Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Bull Run.

Which factors made the Civil War more dangerous than previous American Wars?

The amount of casualties and that it was about trying to bring a nation that lies next to each other together again made it an issue.

What event started the Civil War in 1861?

The attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861

How did the industrial capacity of the North compare to that of the South at the start of the Civil War?

They had a huge capacity and had a lot more big cites where their industries thrived where as the south had little to none industry besides cotton.

What were the advantages of the North in the Civil War?

They had a lager population, had many big cities which was the center to many business and industry, and had a stronger military infrastructure. Also, their extensive rail system.

What was the purpose of the Civil War right after the attack on Fort Sumter?

War was unpopular among northerners, but the attack stirred the Union to action. Its purpose then was not to end slavery but to reunite the nation.

What were the advantages of the South in the Civil War?

Was on there home turf and relied on cotton to make up for the money they spent on the war efforts.