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16 Cards in this Set
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Who was Abrahm Lincoln during the Civil War?
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The President of the Union
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What was the importnce of Fort Sumter?
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This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War.
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What were the four border states?
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Delaware, Kentucky, Meryland, and Missouri.
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Who was Elizabeth Blackwell during the Civil War?
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She was the first official woman doctpr in the U.S. who volunteered to heal injured and sick soldier on the Union side of the War.
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Who was Winfield Scott during the Civil War?
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A Union General who created teh ultimate plan to defeat the south with less bloodshed than any other plan would create.
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What was teh cotton diplomacy during the Civil War?
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The plan the Confederacy had made to gain funds by selling a lot of cotton to Britain and France, but failed, as Britain and France had enough cotton themselves.
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Who was Irvine McDowell?
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A general during the Civil War who was a particularly skilled general, who eventually forced the Confederacy to surrender.
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Who was Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson?
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A General during the Civil War who was known for keeping a still position and not falling back.
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What was so interesting about the First Battle of Bull Run?
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It was expected to be an easy victory for the Union, but the Confederacy put up a great fight and won.
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Who was George McClellan?
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A Union general during the Civil War who was a strong general, but so cautious that Lincoln was clearly frustrated with him.
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Who was Robert Lee?
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A Confederate general during the Civil war that was a very strong general and won most of his battles
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What was so unique about the Seven Days Battle?
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The Union Troops greatly outnumbered teh Confederate troops, which was described as "It was war-not murder".
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What was so significant about the Second Battle of Bull Run?
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The overconfident Union General's troops quickly fell apart.
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Why was the Battle of Antietam so important?
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There were great numbers of casualties on both sides, and was the bloodiest battle in U.S. history. This battle was also a great vicotory for the Union because General Lee (confed.) lost several troops and his northward advance was stopped.
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What are ironclads?
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Ships that are heavily covered in iron.
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Who was Ulysses Grant during the Civil War?
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The most important figure in the Western theater of the war that supported the Union and was a great general. He was far more agressive than McClellan, making him more valuable to Lincoln.
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