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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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WELCOME TO THE UNION
S O L D I E R . B E F O R E YO U C A N
B E G I N F I G H T I N G, YO U N E E D T O
K N OW W H O YO U ’ R E F I G H T I N G
FOR.
Union President, Abraham Lincoln
REPORT TO YOUR
COMMANDING OFFICER
Ulysses S. Grant
George Meade
Winfield Hancock
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John Pope
George Mcclellan
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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
A.) Pennsylvania
Correct
B.) New York
Incorrect
C.) Kentucky
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 2) What caused the Confederacy to surrender?
A.) The Battle of Gettysburg
Incorrect
B.) The Appomattox Campaign
Correct
C.) The Battle of Williamsburg
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 3) What battle was known as the 1st Battle of Corinth?
A.) The Siege of Corinth
Correct
B.) The Corinth Campaign
Incorrect
C.) The Battle for Corinth
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 4) What is the Battle of Williamsburg also referred to as?
A.) The Battle of Fort Magruder
Correct
B.) The Battle of Shiloh
Incorrect
C.)The Williamsburg Expedition
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 5)Where was General George Meade born?
A.) Paris, France
Incorrect
B.) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Incorrect
C.) Cadiz, Spain
Correct
W E L C O M E T O T H E C O N F E D E R AC Y
S O L D I E R . B E F O R E YO U B E G I N T H I S
N O B L E C AU S E , YO U N E E D T O
R E C O G N I Z E YO U R S U P E R I O R S.
Confederate President, Jefferson Davis
REPORT TO YOUR
COMMANDING OFFICER
Robert E. Lee
Thomas
“Stonewall” Jackson
Braxton Bragg
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Albert Johnston
J.E.B. Stuart
ROBERT E. LEE
Early Life
• Born on January 19, 1807
• Birthplace: Stratford Hall Plantation, Virginia
ROBERT E. LEE
Combat
• The Second Manassas
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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
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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
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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 Manassas
Correct
B.) The Chattanooga Campaign
Incorrect
C.) The 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 2) What state was General Braxton Bragg born in?
A.) North Carolina
Correct
B.) Georgia
Incorrect
C.) Florida
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 What battle was fought in Tennessee?
A.) The Chattanooga Campaign
Incorrect
B.) The Battle of Chancellorsville
Incorrect
C.) The Battle of Shiloh
Correct
PRACTICE QUIZ
 General Stonewall Jackson defeated General Ambrose Burnside at
what battle?
A.) The Battle of Fredericksburg
Correct
B.) The Chattanooga Campaign
Incorrect
C.) The Battle of Antietam
Incorrect
PRACTICE QUIZ
 Where did the Battle of Chancellorsville take place?
A.) North Carolina
Incorrect
B.) Georgia
Incorrect
C.) Virginia
Correct
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
INCORRECT
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General Pope was not at the Appomattox Campaign
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INCORRECT
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This general fought for the confederacy , the correct general fought
for the Union.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
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The Battle of Williamsburg was fought by General Winfield Hancock.
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INCORRECT
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The Chattanooga Campaign was fought by General Braxton Bragg.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
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General Grant is known for his involvement in the Appomattox
Campaign.
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INCORRECT
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General Pope is known for the Siege of Corinth.
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CORRECT
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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?
A.) Winfield Hancock
B.) John Pope
C.) Braxton Bragg
INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
This general fought for the Confederacy, the correct general fought
for the Union.
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INCORRECT
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General Pope was not at this battle.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania.
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INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The Appomattox Campaign took place in Virginia.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
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General Bragg is better known the Chattanooga Campaign.
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INCORRECT
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General Lee is known for his triumph at the 2nd Manassas.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
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This general fought for the Union, the correct general fought for the
Confederacy.
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INCORRECT
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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 Shiloh
B.) The Battle of Fredericksburg
C.) The Battle of Gettysburg
INCORRECT
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General Meade is known for this battle.
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INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The Battle of Shiloh was fought by General Albert Johnston.
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CORRECT
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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
INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
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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CORRECT
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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 Antietam
B.) The Siege of Corinth
C.) The Battle of Gettysburg
INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The correct battle was fought in Mississippi.
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INCORRECT
Sorry that answer was incorrect.
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodies battle, but not the
bloodiest day.
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CORRECT
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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.
Free Response
 What battle do you think had the greatest impact on the Civil War
and why?
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