Civil War Webquest
You will be learning about the Civil War and how if effected the Southern States. Use the section sub headings to bring you to a webpage to help you answer the questions. The webpage will open in a new tab. Toggle back and forth to help you answer the questions. Read the whole page and prove to yourself you are choosing the correct answer.
The Civil War
In the 1800's North Carolina was a.....
How much of North Carolina's pupulation were slaves?
What year did the Civil War Break out?
What is the name of the largest battle fought in North Carolina during the Civil War?
Who fought in the Civil War?
The Southern states didin't want the North telling them what to do or making laws they didn't want. So many Southern States decided to break away and start their own county. What did they call this country?
On December 20, 1860 South Carolina was the first state to secede for the United States. What does the word secede mean?
Who was the President of The Confederate States of America
When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States he was determined to
What were a few of the major reasons why the Southern States wanted to leave
Where was the first capital of the Confederate States?
Why could the Southern States not form alliances (friendships) with foreign countries?
The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle in the Civil War. How long did it last?
When South Carolina seceded from the Union they formed the Confederate army. The army lead by General P.T. Beauregar began building up a defense around the fort in Charlston harbor. Major Anderson, the leader of the Union forces started to get his army to move in. The Confederation were hoping that Major Anderson and his soldiers would leave South Carolina without a fight. On April 12, 1861 General Beauregard sent Major Anderson a message saying that he would fire in one hour if Anderson didn't surrender. What happened next?
Who won The Battle at Fort Sumter?
Which state joined hte Confederation after The Battle of Fort Sumter?
"Robert E. Lee was the General of the Confederate Army of Virginia. The Virginia army fought many of the key battles of the eastern front. Lee chose talented officers such as Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Jeb Stuart. Although the Confederate armies were constantly outnumbered by the Union armies, Lee and his men managed to win many battles through their brilliance and courage." In early 1865, the Union Army began marching through the state of Virginia pushing back the Confederate forces. Why did the Confederate Army abandoned the capital of Richmond and retreat?
Why did Geneal Lee feel like he had to surrender?
Who were the two generals that discussed the terms of surrender?
Who won the Civil War on April 9, 1865?