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What was the first major confederate city captured by union forces?
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Where was the first major battle fought?
First Bull Run (or First Manassas) in Virginia. It was a Confederate victory.
How did the union take new Orleans and why was it an important victory?
The Union Navy captured New Orleans without a major fight, which allowed Union forces to begin moving up the Mississippi.
What was the first major battle of war what was the outcome of the battle?
The outcome of the First Battle of Manassas, or First Bull Run was a Confederate victory. The Battle of Shiloh indicated the war would be long and bloody.
What were the major bodies of water touching the Confederate states?
Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Was Virginia part of the south in the civil war?
Yes, Virginia was a major Confederate state, and the scene of many battles. It was not among the first to break away from the USA, and many prominent Virginian politicians and soldiers, including Robert E. Lee, hoped it wouldn't. But many, including Lee, placed their first loyalty with their state, and when it voted Confederate, they supported the South.
What was the first major Confederate city captured in February 1862?
On February 23, 1862 Nashville, Tennessee was the first Confederate state capital to fall to the Union. New Orleans was the first major Confederate city captured, however this was in April 1862.
What was the first major confederate city to be captured by General grant in the civil war?
yes
What forces fought in wars first major battle?
the union and the confederate
The first major battle between union and confederate forces was where?
bull run is where is was fought.
First major battle between union and confederate forces was at?
One of the first major battles in the civil war was the battle at bull run.
What were major Confederate ports during the Civil War?
Charleston, SC New Orleans, LA Galveston, TX (for awhile)
Did the confederate forces win the battle at Chancellorsville?
Yes, it was a major victory for Lee.
Did the confederate troops outnumber the union forces in most of the major battles?
No, quite the opposite. The Union was superior to the Confederate army in almost every way.
Was McDowell on the confederate or union side of the civil war?
Major General Irwin McDowell was a Union general, commanding US forces in the first major battle of the war, at First Manassas, where he was defeated by the Confederates under Joe Johnston and PTG Beauregard.
The siege of began when confederate forces of major general john pemberton were trapped against the Mississippi river by the union forces led by grant?
Vicksburg
What was Robert E. Lees role in the war?
He was originally a colonel in the Civil War but was quickly promoted to major general and was eventually made overall commander of all the Confederate forces.
What was important of the battle Vicksburg?
Even though it is usually overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg, the Siege of Vicksburg is the real turning point of the war.
