The Generals of the Civil War

THE GENERALS OF THE

CIVIL WAR

By: Tyler Kerker

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Students will work individually

Students will work at a computer w/headphones

Lesson will take place in a computer lab

AUDIENCE

High School Students

9th graders

General placement history students

OBJECTIVE

Given general Ulysses S. Grant from the union, students will be able to match him w/the signing at Appomattox court house with 100% accuracy.

OBJECTIVE

Given the Battle of Fredericksburg, students will be able to select General Stonewall Jackson accurately.

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The ConfederacyOr

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The Union

WELCOME TO THE UNION SOLDIER. BEFORE YOU CAN

BEGIN FIGHTING, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOU’RE FIGHTING

FOR.

Union President, Abraham Lincoln

REPORT TO YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER

Ulysses S. Grant

George Meade

Winfield Hancock

John Pope George Mcclellan

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ULYSSES S. GRANT

Early Life• Born on April 27, 1822• Birthplace: Point Pleasant, OH

ULYSSES S. GRANT

Combat• The Appomattox Campaign

• A series of battles fought between March 29 & April 9, 1865

• Took place in Virginia• Caused the Confederacy to Surrender

GEORGE MEADE

Early Life• Born on December 31, 1815• Birthplace: Cadiz, Spain

GEORGE MEADE

Combat• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle fought between July 1 & July 3, 1863• Took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania• Considered to be the turning point of the civil

war.• Gettysburg had the largest amount of casualties

for either side• Union Victory

WINFIELD HANCOCK

Early Life• Born on February 14, 1824• Birthplace: Montgomery Square,

Pennsylvania

WINFIELD HANCOCK

Combat• Battle of Williamsburg

• Battle fought on May 5, 1862• Took place in Williamsburg Virginia• Also known as the Battle of Fort Magruder• Union Victory

JOHN POPE

Early Life• Born on March 16, 1822• Birthplace: Louisville Kentucky

JOHN POPE

Combat• Siege of Corinth

• Battle fought between April 29 & May 30, 1862• Took place in Corinth, Mississippi• Also known as the 1st Battle of Corinth• Union Victory

GEORGE MCCLELLAN

Early Life• Born on December 3, 1826• Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GEORGE MCCLELLAN

Combat• Battle of Antietam

• Fought on September 17, 1862• Fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland• Single bloodiest day of the Civil War• Considered to be a Union Victory

PRACTICE QUIZ

1) What state was General George Mcclellan born in?

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CorrectA.) PennsylvaniaB.) New York

C.) Kentucky

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2) What caused the Confederacy to surrender?

A.) The Battle of GettysburgB.) The Appomattox Campaign C.) The Battle of Williamsburg

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3) What battle was known as the 1st Battle of Corinth?

A.) The Siege of CorinthB.) The Corinth CampaignC.) The Battle for Corinth

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4) What is the Battle of Williamsburg also referred to as?

A.) The Battle of Fort MagruderB.) The Battle of Shiloh

C.)The Williamsburg Expedition

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PRACTICE QUIZ

5)Where was General George Meade born?

A.) Paris, France

B.) Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaC.) Cadiz, Spain

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WELCOME TO THE CONFEDERACY SOLDIER. BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS

NOBLE CAUSE, YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE YOUR SUPERIORS.

Confederate President, Jefferson Davis

REPORT TO YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER

Robert E. Lee Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson

Braxton Bragg Albert Johnston J.E.B. Stuart

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ROBERT E. LEE

Early Life• Born on January 19, 1807• Birthplace: Stratford Hall Plantation,

Virginia

ROBERT E. LEE

Combat• The Second Manassas

• Took place between August 28 & August 30, 1862

• Fought in Prince William County, Virginia• Confederate Victory• Also known as the 2nd Battle of Bull Run

THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON

Early Life• Born on January 21, 1824• Birthplace: Clarksburg, Virginia

THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON

Combat• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Took place between December 11 & Dec. 15, 1862

• Fought at Fredericksburg, Virginia• Confederate Victory• Gen. Jackson defeated Union General, Ambrose

Burnside

BRAXTON BRAGG

Early Life• Born on March 22, 1817• Birthplace: Werrenton, North Carolina

BRAXTON BRAGG

Combat• Chattanooga Campaign

• A series of battles fought between October & November of 1863

• Fought around the Tennessee River • Union Victory

ALBERT JOHNSTON

Early Life• Born on February 2, 1803• Birthplace: Washington, Kentucky

ALBERT JOHNSTON

Combat• Battle of Shiloh

• Fought between April 6th – 7th, 1862• Took place in Hardin County, Tennessee• Union Victory• Also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing• Served as a General in 3 different armies

J.E.B. STUART

Early Life• Born on February 6th, 1832• Birthplace: Laurel Hill Farm, Virginia

J.E.B. STUART

Combat• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Took place between April 30th – May 6th, 1863• Fought in Spotsylvania County, Virginia• Confederate Victory

PRACTICE QUIZ

1) What Battle is more commonly referred to as the 2nd Battle of Bull Run?

A.) The 2nd ManassasB.) The Chattanooga CampaignC.) The 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg

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2) What state was General Braxton Bragg born in?

A.) North Carolina

B.) Georgia

C.) Florida Incorrect

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What battle was fought in Tennessee?

A.) The Chattanooga CampaignB.) The Battle of ChancellorsvilleC.) The Battle of Shiloh

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General Stonewall Jackson defeated General Ambrose Burnside at what battle?

A.) The Battle of FredericksburgB.) The Chattanooga CampaignC.) The Battle of Antietam

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Where did the Battle of Chancellorsville take place?

A.) North Carolina

B.) Georgia

C.) Virginia

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QUESTION 1

Which General was present at Appomattox Court House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side?

A.) Robert E. LeeB.) Ulysses S. GrantC.) John Pope

Which General was present at Appomattox Court House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side?

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Sorry that answer was incorrect.

General Pope was not at the Appomattox Campaign

Think back to the lesson and try again!

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This general fought for the confederacy , the correct general fought for the Union.


CORRECT

Nice Work

General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee were both present at the signing. However, it was

Ulysses S. Grant that won the war.

QUESTION 2

General J.E.B. Stuart is best known for being involved in what major battle?

A.) The Battle of Chancellorsville B.) The Battle of Williamsburg

C.) The Chattanooga Campaign

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The Battle of Williamsburg was fought by General Winfield Hancock.


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The Chattanooga Campaign was fought by General Braxton Bragg.


CORRECTNice Work

Although the Battle of Chancellorsville was just a part of the Chancellorsville Campaign, it is thought

to be the most important battle.

QUESTION 3

What general is known for his involvement in the battle with the most casualties in the Civil War?

A.) Ulysses S. Grant

B. John Pope

C.) George Meade

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General Grant is known for his involvement in the Appomattox Campaign.


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General Pope is known for the Siege of Corinth.


CORRECT

Nice Work

General George Meade was promoted the day of the battle, and wasn’t President Lincoln’s first choice either. Fortunately for Meade, four other officers

that outranked him turned down the position.

QUESTION 4

What general is known for his victory at the Battle of Williamsburg?

B.) John Pope

A.) Winfield Hancock

C.) Braxton Bragg

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This general fought for the Confederacy, the correct general fought for the Union.


INCORRECT


General Pope was not at this battle.


CORRECTNice Work

General Hancock led a counterattack against confederate soldiers and was giving the nickname

“Superb” because of his successful actions.

QUESTION 5

What battle took place in Mississippi and was won by General John Pope?

A.) The Appomattox CampaignB.) The Siege of Corinth

C.) The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania.


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The Appomattox Campaign took place in Virginia.


CORRECTNice Work

During the battle, General Pope was summoned by President Lincoln and sent East to command the

Army of Virginia.

QUESTION 6

What general is known for his involvement in the Battle of Shiloh?

A.) Robert E. Lee

B.) Braxton BraggC.) Albert Johnston

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General Bragg is better known the Chattanooga Campaign.


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General Lee is known for his triumph at the 2nd Manassas.


CORRECT

Nice Work

During the battle, General Johnston was wounded and failed to realize the severity until it was too late.

A physician asked if he had been wounded and General Johnston’s last words were, “Yes, and I fear

seriously”

QUESTION 7

What general is known for his involvement in a series of battles fought between October and November of 1863?

A.) Braxton Bragg

B.) Stonewall JacksonC.) George Meade

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This general fought for the Union, the correct general fought for the Confederacy.


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General Jackson is known the Battle of Fredericksburg.


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The Chattanooga Campaign was fought to seize control of Chattanooga, which was an important

railway and manufacturing position during the Civil War.

QUESTION 8

What battle is General Stonewall Jackson most known for?

A.) The Battle of ShilohB.) The Battle of FredericksburgC.) The Battle of Gettysburg

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General Meade is known for this battle.


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The Battle of Shiloh was fought by General Albert Johnston.


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Just before the battle began, General Jackson received news that his wife had given birth to his

new baby girl. Some believe this was the spark that led to the Confederate Victory.

QUESTION 9

What Confederate general is well known for the Second Manassas?

A.) Stonewall Jackson

B.) Robert E. Lee

C.) John Pope

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Although General Jackson was there, he is better known for the Battle of Fredericksburg.


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This general fought for the Union, the correct general fought for the Confederacy.


CORRECT

Nice Work

During the battle General Lee sought to completely wipe out half of the Union’s army, which was

separated into two halves, one controlled by General Pope and the other controlled by General McClellan

QUESTION 10

During what battle is General George McClellan known for his involvement in the single bloodiest day in the civil war.

A.) The Battle of AntietamB.) The Siege of Corinth

C.) The Battle of Gettysburg

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The correct battle was fought in Mississippi.


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The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodies battle, but not the bloodiest day.


CORRECTNice Work

After the battle there were 23,000 causalities. Because the number was so high there was no clear winner, but

Antietam was considered a strategic Union Victory.

What battle do you think had the greatest impact on the Civil War and why?

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