Identify battles and the victories of both Confederates and the Union in the early years of the war
Some of the early battles and victories during the American Civil War include:
- First Battle of Bull Run (July 1861): Confederate victory
- Battle of Wilson's Creek (August 1861): Confederate victory
- Battle of Fort Donelson (February 1862): Union victory
- Battle of Shiloh (April 1862): Union victory
- Seven Days Battles (June 1862): Confederate victory
- Battle of Antietam (September 1862): Union victory
- Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862): Confederate victory
These battles and victories helped shape the course of the war and demonstrated the strength and determination of both the Confederates and the Union.