The Civil War 1860-1865
History

The second African-American infantry regiment that served in the Union Army
54th Massachusetts Infantry
The second African-American infantry regiment that served in the Union Army. 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was a significant unit during the Civil War made up of African-American soldiers fighting for the Union.

One of the last battles of the Civil War (1861 - 65) fought in Appomattox County
Appomattox Court House
One of the last battles of the Civil War 1861 - 65 fought in Appomattox County. Appomattox Court House. It is the site where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.

A battle between Union and Confederate forces that involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war
Battle of Gettysburg
A battle between Union and Confederate forces that involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war. Battle of Gettysburg. It was a decisive Civil War battle in 1863 that turned the tide in favor of the Union.

An effort of the Confederacy to get support of Britain by a cotton trade embargo
Cotton diplomacy
An effort of the Confederacy to get support of Britain by a cotton trade embargo. Cotton diplomacy. Cotton diplomacy was the Confederate strategy during the Civil War to withhold cotton exports to Britain in hopes of gaining political and military support.

An effort to procure economic and social rights, political rights or equality
Emancipation
An effort to procure economic and social rights, political rights or equality. Emancipation. Emancipation is the process of being freed from restrictions or control, often relating to gaining equal rights and freedom, like the end of slavery.

A Civil War Union general the 24th Governor of New Jersey
George B McClellan
A Civil War Union general the 24th Governor of New Jersey. George B. McClellan. George B. McClellan was a Union general during the American Civil War known for his cautious strategy and later served as the 24th Governor of New Jersey.

The speech that President Lincoln gave at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery
Gettysburg Address
The speech that President Lincoln gave at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address is a famous speech by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War that emphasized unity and equality.

A legal action that requires a person who has been imprisoned to be brought to a judge or into court
Habeas corpus
A legal action that requires a person who has been imprisoned to be brought to a judge or into court. Habeas corpus ensures that the government cannot detain someone without showing valid reasons in court.

An infantry attack ordered by Robert E. Lee against George G. Meade's Union positions
Picketts Charge
An infantry attack ordered by Robert E. Lee against George G. Meade's Union positions. Pickett's Charge. Pickett's Charge was a failed Confederate assault during the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War.

The culmination of the Northern Virginia Campaign
Second Battle of Bull Run
The culmination of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Second Battle of Bull Run. The Second Battle of Bull Run was a major Civil War battle in 1862, where the Confederate army, led by General Robert E. Lee, defeated Union forces.

A series of seven battles over seven days near Richmond
Seven Days Battles
A series of seven battles over seven days near Richmond. Seven Days Battles. It was a decisive campaign during the American Civil War where Confederate forces, led by General Robert E. Lee, successfully defended Richmond from Union advancements.

The final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War
Siege of Vicksburg
The final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. Siege of Vicksburg. It was a crucial Union victory where forces surrounded the city, leading to its surrender and gaining control of the Mississippi River.

A series of battles fought in Virginia which was a strategic Union victory
Wilderness Campaign
A series of battles fought in Virginia which was a strategic Union victory. Wilderness Campaign. The Wilderness Campaign was a series of intense Civil War battles in 1864, marking the beginning of Ulysses S. Grant's push towards the Confederate capital, Richmond.