Civil War

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This was the first major battle of the Civil War. The South ultimately wins, but spectators from Washington DC come to watch and picnic.

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First Battle of Bull Run

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The leader of the Army of Northern Virginia, this Confederate officer pioneered "lightning war" valuing speed and maneuverability.

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Robert E. Lee

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Who does this quote refer to? "There is __________ standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer. Rally behind the Virginians!"

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Thomas Jackson

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Lincoln issued this statement, declaring all enslaved people in the Confederacy to be freed, preventing France and England from helping the South.

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Emancipation Proclamation

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To force someone into military service.

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Draft

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Both sides allowed wealthy people avoid being drafted by paying for substitutes.

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True

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This is the most famous African American unit of the Civil War, renowned for courage under fire.

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54th Massachusetts

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This battle is considered the turning point of the War. Nearly 50,000 men died and Lee was forced to retreat to Virginia.

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Gettysburg

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Name this speech.

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The Gettysburg Address

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This son of an abolitionist won the War in the West before taking command of the Army of the Potomac to take on General Robert E. Lee.

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Ulysses S. Grant