Welcome to the Civil War Tutorial

The purpose of this site is to give every American at least a little bona fide information about the Civil War -- just enough so that you are not embarassed when you talk to a fifth grader who probably knows more than you do.

Here are links to some essential facts about the Civil War:

The First Battle

• Is Fort Sumter really the first battle of the war?
• What happened first - the battle of Bull Run or Battle of First Mannasas?
• Was there a second, third, or fourth Mannasas?

Antietam

• The single, bloodiest day in American history -- we need to face the facts.
• Who won? (And does it matter?)
• Considering what could have been.

The Battle of Gettysburg

• Why was it called the "High Water Mark" of the Confederacy?
• Was Ulysses S. Grant at Gettysburg? Was Robert E. Lee?
• Pickett's Charge -- Whose side was Pickett on anyway and why is this "charge" so well known?

The Battle of Vicksburg

• The "key" was finally in his "pocket" -- what key and whose pocket?
• How important was this battle?
• Was Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg? Was Robert E. Lee?

Appomattox Courthouse

• Sorry, the Courthouse was closed. Find out why and what "other" Courthouse was used.
• Was Ulysses S. Grant there? Was Robert E. Lee?

Quiz

• Think you know it all? Well, maybe you do. Take this quiz beforehand to find out, or wait until afterwards to see what you have learned. Either way, the quiz will take you to the pages you need to review if you miss a question.