Post on 01-Apr-2015
THE GENERALS OF THE
CIVIL WAR
By: Tyler Kerker
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ENVIRONMENT
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.) Pennsylvania
B.) New York
C.) Kentucky
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PRACTICE QUIZ
2) What caused the Confederacy to surrender?
A.) The Battle of GettysburgB.) The Appomattox Campaign
C.) The Battle of Williamsburg
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PRACTICE QUIZ
3) What battle was known as the 1st Battle of
Corinth?
A.) The Siege of Corinth
B.) The Corinth Campaign
C.) The Battle for Corinth
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PRACTICE QUIZ
4) What is the Battle of Williamsburg also referred
to as?
A.) The Battle of Fort Magruder
B.) 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, Pennsylvania
C.) 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
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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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QUIZ
QUESTION 1
Which General was present at Appomattox Court
House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side?
A.) Robert E. Lee
B.) Ulysses S. Grant
C.) John Pope
Which General was present at Appomattox Court
House, and effectively won the Civil War for his side?
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General Pope was not at the Appomattox Campaign
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This general fought for the confederacy , the correct
general fought for the Union.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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General Pope was not at this battle.
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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 Campaign
B.) 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.
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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 Bragg
C.) 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.
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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 Jackson
C.) 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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INCORRECT
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This general fought for the Union, the correct
general fought for the Confederacy.
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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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Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodies battle, but
not the bloodiest day.
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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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Generals of the Civil War