#4 Civil War Questions Flashcards
What was the confederacy?
The confederacy was the southern states that seceded (broke away) from the Union.
In what year did the Civil War begin?
The Civil War began on April 12, 1861.
Why were there more slaves in the South than in the North?
There were more slaves in the South because the South had large plantations that used slave laborers.
What happened to President Lincoln right after the Civil War?
President Lincoln was shot and killed after the Civil War.
What did Harriet Tubman help over 300 people do?
Harriet Tubman helped over 300 people escape slavery in the South.
Which side did New Jersey fight on during the Civil War?
New Jersey fought on the North side, for the Union.
*****What was the main reason the South fought during the Civil War?
The main reason the South fought during the Civil War was because they wanted the right to own slaves. The North wanted African American slaves to be free.
