The Civil War
The American Civil War stands as a pivotal moment in the nation's history, marking a profound divide that reshaped the fabric of society and governance. Spanning from 1861 to 1865, this conflict between the Northern Union and the Southern Confederacy emerged from deep-rooted tensions over states' rights, slavery, and economic disparities. Its impact reverberated across political, social, and economic landscapes, leaving an indelible imprint on the collective consciousness of the American people. Examining the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War illuminates complex dynamics of power, ideology, and identity that continue to shape the nation to this day.
Questions
- What was the mission of the Army of the Potomac?
- How did the Union army gain control of the Mississippi River?
- Although Chancellorsville was Lee's most brilliant victory, his army would never be the same again. Why?
- How was the North able to replenish its military in the face of staggering loses on the battlefield?
- Who were the Roundheads in the Civil War?
- Why was the attitude of Great Britain so important to the outcome of the Civil War?
- Why is the American Civil War the deadliest war for Americans?
- Why was Vicksburg key to the Union's Anaconda Plan?
- What shocked many people in the Union and the Confederacy after early battles such as Shiloh and Bull Run?
- Who was the General of the Confederate Army during the the Civil War?
- Why was the South vulnerable to a blockade by the North?
- What was the significance of the Union victory at Gettysburg in July 1863?
- How did the First Battle of Bull Run/ First Battle of Manassas change opinions about the war?
- What technological advancements in military warfare came from the Civil War?
- Why were military prisons during the Civil War not constructed very well?
- What did the United States Treasury create when the Legal Tender Act was passed in 1862?
- How did the civil war affect states rights?
- What word refers to a Confederate ship that sailed in and out of closed Southern ports?
- How did the Civil War promote the growth of the coal industry?
- In May 1864 what did the Army of the Potomac do after losing the Battle of the Wilderness?