History of the Americas HL 1
Civil War Episode 2
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Provide detail when
necessary and make sure your responses are thorough.
1. Who was killed on July 1 1862? What was the battle?
2. Why is photography so important during the Civil War (and future wars)
3. Why was the character of war changing in 1862?
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What is the accusation Burns makes against McClellan
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What did Britain want to do?
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What tactic did Lincoln know he would have to use to win the war?
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Who does Barbara Fields argue saved the noblesse of the war and made it a worthy fight?
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Identify one of Jackson’s superstitions.
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Why did soldiers believe they fought so many wars on Sunday under Jackson’s command?
10. Was Jackson beloved by his men?
11. How many men were under Jackson’s command?
12. How long was Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley campaign?
13. Explain why Jackson’s campaign in the Shenandoah Valley was successful.
14. What was at the heart of trade for the South and Europe?
15. How did the South intend to apply pressure on European powers to support their war efforts?
16. Who was named Military Governor of New Orleans? What date?
17. How did Butler operate in the newly occupied region?
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18. How were women of New Orleans insulting union troops?
19. What is General Order 28?
20. What does Butler do with slaves?
21. Who is Susan King Taylor?
22. What did the Republican Congress do in June of 1862?
23. What does Lincoln propose in regards to slavery in July 1862?
24. How many soldiers had been lost at Fair Oaks (combined)
25. What happened to Johnston? Who takes over Johnston’s position?
26. What is the name of the Army by Lee?
27. Tell me why I started laughing when I was listening to Stuart’s story… (Let’s see how well
you know me by now).
28. Who won the Seven Days War? How many casualties were in these 7 days of battle?
29. What is the major consequence of the Seven Days Battle?
30. What had many northern Union soldiers never seen until they went to Georgia?
31. What was at the post office?
32. What did women use to make army bandages?
33. Where did the Union army establish headquarters in Clarksville, Tennessee
34. What claim could confederate soldiers make regarding why they were fighting?
35. What happened on July 22, 1962?
36. Why did Lincoln agree to wait to announce his plan?
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37. What song starts playing at 32:23 of the movie? (Official title… google it… extra credit if
you will sing it to the class).
38. Whom did Lincoln replace in the Union army? Who was the replacement
39. How did Pope’s early campaigns go?
40. When did Pope counterattack? What was the result?
41. How many casualties were lost? What was the name of the Battle? What was the
unexpected consequence?
42. What do the letters reveal after the second Battle of Bull Run?
43. What is the foreign policy position on the Civil War?
44. Why is the Battle of Antietam significantly different from previous battles?
45. How many men were in Lee’s army?
46. What was their target?
47. What was found in a field? What day was it found? What was McClellan’s response? Are
we surprised?
48. How far is Sharpsburg from Washington D.C.?
49. What was Hooker’s nickname?
50. What were the casualties of Hooker’s regiment after the engagement with Jackson’s men?
51. How many were the casualties of Antietam by 10:00 AM?
52. What is the name of the nurse that helped wounded in Antietam?
53. Explain why the Confederates had the advantage in the third attack of Antietam against
Burnside.
54. What did Burnside request of McClellan? How did McClellan respond? What was the
consequence?
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55. What were the northern casualties of Antietam? How did the narrator compare this day to
D-Day? What were the southern casualties? What percentage of Lee’s army does this
equal? How do these numbers make this battle significant?
56. Explain why Antietam is a victory for the Union. Why is it also a loss for the Union?
57. What controversial decision did McClellan make during Antietam?
58. What was the objective of Lincoln’s visit to Sharpsburg? How did McClellan respond?
How did Lincoln respond?
59. How many sons did Mrs. Thomas lose in the war?
60. What is a danger of having a regiment form from a single town (like the one from Flint
Michigan?)
61. Who is Mathew Brady? What is the name of his exhibition? Why are these photos
significant?
62. According to Jefferson Davis, why is Vicksburg Mississippi important?
63. What is the war measure issued by Lincoln? What is the date? When will it go into effect?
How will this raise the war to a “higher level”?
64. What was the Proclamation’s effect on foreign policy?
65. Reflect on how the video made you feel as it described the gathering on December 31,
1862 to celebrate the New Year. Describe your feelings. (If you give me data to this
question or just summarize the movie, I will give you a zero on the ENTIRE assignment.
REFLECT!
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