11.1 T&P Flashcards
Robert E Lee
From VA, militia leader for confederacy even though he opposed slavery and secession but couldn’t fight against “his country”
Blockade
Union ships prevented merchant vessels from entering or leaving the south’s few good ports, crippling southern trade
Anaconda plan
Winfield Scott’s plan to blockade and control MI River (called this after snake that suffocates its prey)
Border states
Allowed slavery but didn’t join either “country” yet. After Lincolns 1st anaugeral address they sided with the union
Stonewall Jackson
Confederate leading victory at bull run (manassas), refused to yield
George B McClellan
Replaced McDowell in union troops
Ulysses S Grant
Pursued mi valley of anaconda plan, captures to confederate stronghold
Battle of Shiloh
Horrified N&S, ruined Grant’s reputation. 2 days –> 25000 men killed/wounded