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Cole Mathers

Cole Mathers. Civil War. The beginning. The Civil War started in 1861 between the northern states (The Union) and the southern states (The Confederation).

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Cole Mathers

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  1. Cole Mathers Civil War

  2. The beginning • The Civil War started in 1861 between the northern states (The Union) and the southern states (The Confederation). • The war was started over differing opinions on whether or not the government should be able to regulate slavery in the territories that had not yet become states. • The northern states did not want slavery where as the southern did.

  3. Advantages North South More skilled soldiers Some of the most successful military officers in the country Fighting for their homeland, strong reason to fight • More troops • Owned most of the railroads • Stronger Navy

  4. Important battles • First Battle of Bull Run • Fought in Washington D.C. and was the first major battle of the war. The Confederates came out as the clear victor. • The Battle of Antietam • This battle was fought in Maryland and is known as the bloodiest single day of the entire war. This battle only lasted one day and ended in a draw. • The Battle of Gettysburg • Known by many as the turning point in the war. The north won and stopped any hopes of southern advancement into the north.

  5. The end of the war • General Grant successfully cut off General Lee from retreating to North Carolina forcing Lee to surrender. • The surrender took place in 1865 at Appomattox courthouse in Virginia

  6. The Aftermath • The Civil War had many effects on the entire country • Slaves were now free but were still treated horribly as things like the Jim Crow laws were put in place • The southern economy was ruined where as the northern economy had a huge boost from the war • There was more animosity between the north and south even after the war had ended.

  7. In what year did the Civil War start? • 1865 • 1861 • 1777 • 1920

  8. Sorry this answer is not correct Back to question

  9. Correct! The civil war started in 1861 Next question

  10. The South had more soldiers than the north. • True • False

  11. Correct! The southern soldiers were more skilled with rifles and had much more proficient generals however they were at a large disadvantage when it came to number of soldiers. Next Question

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  13. What battle was the turning point in the Civil War? • The Battle of Antietam • The First Battle at Bull Run • The Battle of Gettysburg

  14. Correct! The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day long battle in which the north prevented the south from advancing farther into northern land. Next Question

  15. Sorry that answer is not correct. The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle in the Civil War and a victory for the south. Back to Question

  16. Sorry that answer is not correct. The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in the Civil War and was fought to a draw. Back to Question

  17. In what year did the South surrender to the North? • 1868 • 1803 • 1865 • 1900

  18. Correct! General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865 in the Appomattox courthouse in Virginia Next Question

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  20. The southern economy suffered greatly as a result of the Civil War. • True • False

  21. Correct!

  22. Sorry this answer is not correct. Back to Question

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