Civil War - Major Battles

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What was the first major battle of the American Civil War?
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The First Battle of Bull Run (also known as First Manassas).
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Which battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American Civil War history?
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The Battle of Antietam.
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Who won the Battle of Gettysburg?
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The Union won the Battle of Gettysburg.
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What was significant about the Battle of Fort Sumter?
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It marked the start of the American Civil War.
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Which battle is known as the war's turning point in the Western Theater?
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The Battle of Vicksburg.
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Who commanded the Confederate Army during the Battle of Chancellorsville?
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General Robert E. Lee.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?
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The Union won, but both sides suffered heavy casualties.
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Which battle marked General Robert E. Lee's first invasion into the North?
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The Battle of Antietam.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Fredericksburg?
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It was one of the most one-sided battles of the Civil War, with a decisive Confederate victory.
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Which battle is often noted for its strategic use of Confederate cavalry?
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The Battle of Chancellorsville.
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Why was the Siege of Vicksburg important?
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It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
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How did the Battle of Chattanooga help the Union forces?
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It opened the Deep South to Union invasion.
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What role did the geographic location play in the Battle of Gettysburg?
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It was decisive in the Union's defensive strategy.
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Which Confederate general died as a result of injuries at the Battle of Chancellorsville?
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General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.
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What was unique about the Battle of Mobile Bay?
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It was a significant naval engagement in the Civil War.
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