Cards in this guide (8)
16th President of the United States saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
A general for northern command of the Army of the Potomac in 1861; nicknamed "Tardy George" because of his failure to move troops to Richmond; lost battle vs. General Lee near the Chesapeake Bay; Lincoln fired him twice.
Escaped slave and great black abolitionist who fought to end slavery through political action
Brave commander of the Confederate Army that led troops at Bull Run. He died in the confusion at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Union General who destroyed South during "march to the sea" from Atlanta to Savannah, example of total war
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg
Led Confederates Fort Sumter and Bull Run
Union general who marched through the Shenandoah Valley, destroying farms and livestock