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1. This man was president of the United States during the Civil War. He worked very hard to preserve the country and sadly, was murdered just days after the war ended. His face is on the penny.
2. Slavery was one of the main reasons that caused deep disagreements between the northern and southern states that led to the Civil War.
3. After the Civil War, this man became the 18th president of the United States. During the war, he served as general-in-chief of the whole United States Army. He also has his face on the $50 bill. Who is he?
4. At the beginning of the Civil War, southern states left, or "seceded," from the United States of America. They formed a new group of states under what name?
5. The northern soldiers were known by the color of their uniforms. What color did the north wear?
6. Southern soldiers also had an official uniform color. However, as clothing supplies shrank as the war went on, many soldiers were forced to wear whatever they could find. What color were the true uniforms of the southern states' soldiers?
7. Many battles were fought during the Civil War. However, one state was the scene of the most battles including Petersburg, Fredricksburg, and the final surrender of the South at Appomattox Court House. Which state, with Richmond as its capital, is this?
8. This famous battle is called the "high water-mark" of the southern states. It was fought in Pennsylvania during the first three days of July 1863. What is the name of this battle which featured Pickett's charge, the battle of Little Roundtop, and the dreaded Wheatfield?
9. General Robert E. Lee was the leader of the southern states' armies.
10. During the entire Civil War, who served as president of the group of southern states?
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