The American Civil War (Unit 5)

How long did the American Civil War last

The American Civil War lasted from 1861 - 1865 (4 years).

"War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it;and those who brought war into our country deserve all of the curses and maledictions a people can pour out." Who wrote this quote?

William Tecumseh Sherman.

Which General wrote a note to his sister before going to war?

It was Robert E. Lee.

Which General was shot in the arm by friendly fire?

It was Stonewall Jackson.

What 2 presidents were involved in the American Civil War?

Jefferson Davis was an American politician who served as the President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865.

Who was the master of one of the slave states?

Robert E. Lee, and he was the master of the slaves in Virginia.

What was the Battle of Antietam?

Sharpsburg , Maryland, September 16 - 18, 1832. This battle was the bloodiest one-day battle in the American Civil War. The Union claimed victory. Gave Lincoln the victory he needed to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Who were the 4 most important Civil War generals?

-Robert E. Lee - Ulysses S. Grant -Stonewall Jackson -William Tecumseh Sherman

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865

What was the American Civil War?

The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. The result of a long-standing controversy over slavery, war broke out in April 1861, when Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, shortly after President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated.

What battle was Stonewall Jackson part of?

The Battle of Chancellorsville.

What was the Battle of Fort Sumter?

The Battle of Fort Sumter was the bombardment of Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina by the Confederate States Army, and the return gunfire and subsequent surrender by the United States Army that started the American Civil War.

Which battle was the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War?

The Battle of Gettysburg.

What was William Tecumseh Sherman famous for?

The Northern General Sherman is most famous for his "March to the Sea."

What was the major issue between the North and South?

The major issue between the North and South was slavery.