Civil War Vocab

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  1. 3. He was the only sitting senator to be killed in combat throughout the war.
  2. 9. He was known for “The Burning” where he used scorched earth tactics to burn the Shenandoah Valley.
  3. 10. The only general in the Civil War to never lose a battle.
  4. 11. Known for his desperate bayonet charge because of the depletion of ammunition that successfully held off the Confederates.
  5. 14. The main general for a battle where they sent their troops into an open field which resulted in more than 50% of casualties in his division.
  6. 16. He was known for being the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and full admiral in U.S. Navy history.
  7. 18. The first 4 star general.
  8. 19. He was the creator of sideburns due to the distinctive hair that connected to his beard.
  9. 20. This revolutionary advanced Union ship featured a revolving turret and iron armor outside.
  10. 21. This battle resulted in the re-election of Abraham Lincoln.
  11. 26. He was known for turning his disorganized Union army into the disciplined army of the Potomac.
  12. 27. The battle with the highest casualties in the Civil War.
  13. 29. It was two battles with the same name that were crucial victories for the Confederacy.
  14. 30. He was known for implementing the “total war” strategy where he destroyed the economy, transportation, and civilians to decrease the Confederate’s will to fight.
  15. 31. This ship was sunk by the Union but later recovered and repaired to eventually draw with a more advanced Union vessel.
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  1. 1. He was known for making the army of the Potomac more cheerful and have better morale.
  2. 2. This place represents the start of the Civil War.
  3. 4. He led the Army of Northern Virginia throughout most of the war.
  4. 5. This battle resulted in the death of the highest ranking general in both sides during the Civil War.
  5. 6. The 16th president of the United States.
  6. 7. The battle where the Union took control of the Mississippi River.
  7. 8. Proclamation Order to free all enslaved people rebelling against the Confederacy are and will be free.
  8. 12. The battle with the most casualties in one day.
  9. 13. Place where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant
  10. 15. Only president of the Confederate States of America.
  11. 17. A Union prison that was known for many deaths due to hygiene issues.
  12. 22. A strategy made by the Union to cut off the Confederate’s economy and supply lines.
  13. 23. He got his nickname from his impeccable defence in the first Battle of Bull Run.
  14. 24. He was known for sometimes and more than other generals openly advocating against Lee’s offensive decisions during many battles.
  15. 25. Only Native American Confederate Brigadier General during the Civil War.
  16. 28. He was known for riding around the army of the Potomac twice.