16 The Civil War

Question 0

Border states

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Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri–slave states that did not join the Confederacy.

Question 1

Fort Sumpter

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A federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina that was attacked by troops at the start of the Civil War.

Question 2

General Winfield Scott

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The Union’s first general, developed anaconda plan.

Question 3

Cotton Diplomacy

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The idea that Great Britian would support the south because it needed cotton.

Question 4

Stonewall Jackson

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A Confederate General under Robert E. Lee from Virginia. He earned his nickname from the 1st Battle of Bull Run when he countered an Union attack.

Question 5

First battle of Bull Run

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The Fist major battle of the Civil War,It was a Confederate victory and shattered the North’s hopes of winning quickly.

Question 6

General George B. McClellan

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A careful general for the Union. His overcautiousness would prove to be a weakness during the war.

Question 7

General Robert E. Lee

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General for the Confederacy, his willingness to take risks would help him in his efforts during the war.

Question 8

Seven Day’s Battles

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A bloody battle that saved Richmond from the Union

Question 9

Second Battle of Bull Run

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Confederates won, and convinced Lee it was time to take the war to the North.

Question 10

battle of Antietam

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Single bloodiest day in American military history, kept lee out of the North for the rest of the war.

Question 11

Ironclads

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ships heavily armored with iron.

Question 12

Ulysses S. Grant

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Union general in the west who was bold and restless, aiding him in his efforts to stop the Confederacy.

Question 13

Battle of Shiloh

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A civil war battle at Shiloh,where CSA general Johnston surprise attacked Gran and his troops. The Union won and gained more control of the Mississippi River.

Question 14

David Farragut

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A US admiral who was very successful taking control of the Mississippi River. First gained control of a ship at 12, trained for navy at 9

Question 15

Siege of Vicksburg

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An attack on Vicksburg, that last city on the Mississippi. Union gained control over the Mississippi after this.

Question 16

Emancipation

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The freeing of slaves

Question 17

The Emancipation Proclamation

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The order to free the Confederate slaves.

Question 18

Contrabands

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Escaped slaves

Question 19

54th Massachusetts Infantry

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Consisted mostly of free African Americans. In July 1863 led a heroic charge on Fort Wagner, South Carolina

Question 20

Copperheads

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Mid-westerners that sympathized with the South and opposed abolition.

Question 21

Habeas corpus

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Constitutional protection against unlawful imprisionment

Question 22

Clara Barton

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Helped Union Soldiers and founded the American Red Cross

Question 23

Battle of Gettysburg

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A key battle that finally turned the tide against the Confederates. the battle began july 1st and continued to July 3, 1863

Question 24

George Pickett

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Confederate Major General who commanded the largest unit at Gettysburg and commanded Pickett’s Charge.

Question 25

Pickett’s Charge

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In the late afternoon, nearly 15000 men took part in Pickett’s Charge. For one mile, the Confederates marched slowly up toward Cemetery Ridge. Showered with cannon and rifle fire, they suffered severe losses. 7,500 people died.

Question 26

Gettysburg Address

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A speech given by President Lincoln praising the bravery of the Union soldiers and renewed his commitment to win the Civil War.

Question 27

Wilderness Campaign

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a series of battles designed to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.

Question 28

William Tecumseh Sherman

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Union General who sieged Atlanta, made “Georgia howl,” and practiced total war from Atlanta to the sea.

Question 29

Total war

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Destroying of civilian and economic resources.

Question 30

Appomattox Courthouse

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The courthouse where lee surrendered to Grant, ending the Civil War.