Civil war 8

Civil War Battles

By smith19

  • Battle of Bull Run-#1

    Battle of Bull Run-#1
    In what way did the First Battle of Bull Run change expectations about the nature and length of the Civil War? Why was it important to the overall ending of the Civil War

  • Battle of Shiloh

    Battle of Shiloh
    Why was the Battle of Shiloh important to the Confederacy? In what ways did the Battle of Shiloh change the outcome of the Civil War?

  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam
    Why was the failed invasion of the Confederacy a huge turning point in the Civil War? Why is the Battle of Antietam considered the bloodiest day of the Civil War?

  • Battle of Chancellorsville

    Battle of Chancellorsville
    Why was the Battle of Chancellorsville important for the outcome of the Civil War? Why did the Confederacy win and how did that victory prolong the war?

  • Battle of Vicksburg

    Battle of Vicksburg
    Why was the Battle of Vicksburg important? How does the Union victory at Vicksburg add to the defeat of the Confederacy?

  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the outcome of the Civil War? In what ways did Gettysburg become a symbol of the nation's courage and unity?