The Early Years Crossword

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  1. 3. A two day battle near a church where Union forces rallied overnight and became one step closer to controlling the Mississippi
  2. 5. This is the last name of the Confederate general that would square off against McClellan at the 7 Days Battles and the Second Battle of Bull Run
  3. 6. The nickname General Jackson recieved after fighting in the First Battle of Bull Run
  4. 7. Known as a "tin can on a shingle"
  5. 9. This is the last name of the naval captain who attacked New Orleans.
  6. 14. This is the first attempt by Union forces to capture Richmond.
  7. 16. This is where the Union attacked the largest trade city in the South and gained control of the Mississippi for the Union.
Down
  1. 1. This is the last name of the Union general who replaced McDowell and made a series of mistakes throughout his time as general of the Union army.
  2. 2. This is the last name of the Confederate general who led troops into the First Battle of Bull Run
  3. 4. The first major battle of the Civil War
  4. 8. a metal covered warship
  5. 10. This battle was the single bloodiest day of the entire Civil War
  6. 11. This is the last name of the general who lead soldiers to a victory at the Battle of Shiloh.
  7. 12. This is the last name of the Union general who replaced McClellan after the Battle of Antietam.
  8. 13. This is the last name of the Union general who led troops into the First Battle of Bull Run
  9. 15. Confederate warship that Southern forced seized from a naval shipyard in Virginia