Civil War - Major Battles

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What was the first major battle of the American Civil War?

The First Battle of Bull Run (also known as First Manassas).

Which battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American Civil War history?

The Battle of Antietam.

Who won the Battle of Gettysburg?

The Union won the Battle of Gettysburg.

What was significant about the Battle of Fort Sumter?

It marked the start of the American Civil War.

Which battle is known as the war's turning point in the Western Theater?

The Battle of Vicksburg.

Who commanded the Confederate Army during the Battle of Chancellorsville?

General Robert E. Lee.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?

The Union won, but both sides suffered heavy casualties.

Which battle marked General Robert E. Lee's first invasion into the North?

The Battle of Antietam.

What was the significance of the Battle of Fredericksburg?

It was one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, with a decisive Confederate victory.

Which battle is often noted for its strategic use of Confederate cavalry?

The Battle of Chancellorsville.

Why was the Siege of Vicksburg important?

It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

How did the Battle of Chattanooga help the Union forces?

It opened the Deep South to Union invasion.

What role did the geographic location play in the Battle of Gettysburg?

It was decisive in the Union's defensive strategy.

Which Confederate general died as a result of injuries at the Battle of Chancellorsville?

General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.

What was unique about the Battle of Mobile Bay?

It was a significant naval engagement in the Civil War.

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