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- 3. Earned his famous nickname at the 1st Battle of Bull Run by holding the line.
- 4. This was the side that had a "strong military tradition"
- 5. This was the battle that had George B. McClellan trying to get to Richmond by landing at Fort Monroe and fighting his way up (right through were we are!!)
- 6. This Confederate general was known for being unpredictable and willing to take risks.
- 7. This was idea that Great Britain would support the Confederacy because it needed the South's raw cotton.
- 9. This was the first major battle of the Civil War. The confederates won and it was important because it showed it was NOT going to be a quick war!
- 11. A series of battles outside of Richmond taking place in the summer of 1862. These battles forced McClellan to retreat from Richmond.
- 14. Found in Charleston harbor, this is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
- 15. This Union general was an excellent trainer of troops and was known for being cautious and hesitant.
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- 1. These four states stayed with the Union even though they were slave states.
- 2. This Confederate victory convinced general Robert E. Lee that it was time to invade the North.
- 8. This Union general was a Mexican war hero, ran for president, AND came up with the Anaconda Plan!
- 10. This battle is also known as Sharpsburg and it was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War.
- 12. This was the population of the North.
- 13. These ships made of iron changed naval warfare for ever!
