Civil War Battles

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Guess what? The very first shots of the Civil War were fired when Confederates attacked this fort, leading to the Union's surrender. Can you name that historic fort?

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Ft. Sumter

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Which battle was the bloodiest of the Civil War, marked a turning point in favor of the Union, and was the northernmost clash?

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Gettysburg

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Guess who? Led by the fearless Ulysses S. Grant, this bold move blockaded the Mississippi River and cleverly split the Confederate troops into smaller, more manageable groups, paving the way for a Union victory. Can you name this pivotal event?

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Vicksburg

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Which of these was NOT a strategy in the famous "Anaconda Plan"?
Block all southern ports to cut off shipping,
Control the Mississippi River,
Capture the Confederate capital, Richmond

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Divide the north into sections

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Guess why the Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war:

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Lee's forces were so diminished, he could never contemplate another invasion of the North.

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Who emerged victorious in the epic Battle of Gettysburg?

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Union

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Which epic battle handed the Union the keys to the mighty Mississippi River?

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Vicksburg

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Guess which battle turned the tables with a surprising Confederate victory, sending Union troops scrambling back!

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Bull Run

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Guess which Union victory came about when Lee tried his luck invading Pennsylvania?

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Gettysburg

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Where did Robert E. Lee wave the white flag to Ulysses S. Grant, marking a pivotal moment in history? Options: Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Antietam, Appomattox Court House

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Appomattox Court House