Important Civil War Battles

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During the Civil War, the Union and Confederate armies fought over 10,500 battles. However, only about 50 are considered significant battles today.

• Why is that?

Although many battles make up a war, only a few can change the course of that war. Often, those battles had an outcome that was unexpected at the time.

As you look at a few battles considered the most important in the Civil War, complete the requested information in the space below. Use these resources as well as your own online research.

• Battles
• Civil War Battles: A List of the Most Famous and Important Engagements.
• Civil War - Battles

• Which battle did you find to be the most interesting?
• Which battle do you think had the most significant impact on the outcome of the war?
• At which battle did the Confederate leader surrender?

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