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.
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Advantages North More troops Owned most of the railroads
Stronger Navy South More skilled soldiers Some of the most
successful military officers in the country Fighting for their
homeland, strong reason to fight
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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.
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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
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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.
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In what year did the Civil War start? 1865 1865 1861 1861 1777
1777 1920 1920
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Correct! The civil war started in 1861 Next question
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The South had more soldiers than the north. True True False
False
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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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What battle was the turning point in the Civil War? The Battle
of Antietam The Battle of Antietam The First Battle at Bull Run The
First Battle at Bull Run The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of
Gettysburg
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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
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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
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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
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In what year did the South surrender to the North? 1868 1868
1803 1803 1865 1865 1900 1900
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Correct! General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865 in
the Appomattox courthouse in Virginia Next Question
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The southern economy suffered greatly as a result of the Civil
War. True True False False
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