Frequently Asked Questions
On The Civil War in Kentucky
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1. Was the battle of Perryville the "bloodiest day of the Civil War"?
2. How many Kentuckians served in the Union and Confederate armies during the war?
3. Did Kentucky actually join the Confederacy?
4. What was the process which resulted in Kentucky having a star on the flag of the Confederacy?
5. How many battles, skirmishes, and other military actions occurred in Kentucky?
6. Didn't Kentucky stay neutral during the Civil War?
7. The Civil War has often been referred to as "the brothers' war". Was this true in Kentucky?
8. Many people view those who believed in slavery as being for the South and those who were opposed to slavery as being for the Union. Was that true in Kentucky?
9. Did anyone famous in the Civil War come from Kentucky?
10. How many generals from Kentucky served in the Union and Confederate armies?
11. What role did Kentucky play in the Civil War?
12. What effect did the Civil War have on Kentucky when the war was over?
13. Did Kentucky have units in both the Union and Confederate armies?
14. What major events occurred during the Civil War in Kentucky?
15. What are some myths about the Civil War and Kentucky?
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