Civil War Events

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Across
  1. 1. the main strategy used by the south (it means to just stay alive and not get defeated)
  2. 3. the name of the Union strategy used by General Scott to "snake" around the South and surround them
  3. 6. Over four __________ slaves gained their freedom as a result of the Civil War.
  4. 7. this was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and was the turning point that set the stage for the Union to win the war.
  5. 9. this strategy was used by General Sherman and General Grant and meant totally destroying everything and everyone belonging to the enemy
  6. 10. this system in the North was used to transport goods and gave the an advantage
  7. 11. the first major battle of the Civil War happened here
  8. 12. The Gettysburg ____________ was made by President Lincoln to help rally the North and remind them why they were fighting.
  9. 14. the last name of the Union general who led the North in the later years of the Civil War
  10. 15. On Sherman's March to the Sea he burned this city and then destroyed everything in a path down to Savannah
  11. 16. the last name of a Southern General known for standing his ground in battle
  12. 17. General Lee did this at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, ending the war.
Down
  1. 2. the name of the official statement given by President Lincoln that all slaves were now freed.
  2. 4. Exposure to the __________ was one of the main causes of death in the War.
  3. 5. in this battle, the Union set up a blockade and cut off all supplies to the Confederacy, who surrendered on July 4, 1863.
  4. 8. this side won the first major battle of the Civil War
  5. 13. Cross Clara Barton cared for many wounded soldiers in the war and founded this organization who helps those in crisis to this day.
  6. 14. the South had lots of experienced ____________ in charge.