Chapter 11 Flashcards
Confederacy
Alliance of southern states from the union over slavery.
George B McClellan
Union general who failed to press his advantage at the battle of Antietam, and was later relieved of his command I present Lincoln
Antietum
A severe Civil War battle took place on September 17, 1862. It was the bloodiest day in American history. After the battle Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Emancipation Proclamation
Presidential order issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 freed slaves in the areas of insurrection.
Secession
Formal withdrawal of states for regions from a nation.
Factionalism
When a city state or national has multiple factions that compete against each other. Madison felt that in extended republic would hurt factionalism from eating because no faction could be large enough to donate.
Sectionalism
Factionalism on a larger, more reasonable scale, with fewer but larger factions. Sectionalism during the 1800s over the slavery issue you will find the benefits of medicines and lead to the Civil War.
Missouri compromise
1820 agreement between slavery and the anti-slavery faction in the United States the regulated slavery in western territories, prohibiting slavery above the border of Arkansas, except Missouri, and permitting it south of that border
Stephen a Douglas
And Illinois statesman who ran against Lincoln, down, and Breckenridge in the 1860 presidential election on a popular sovereignty platform for slavery, Douglas also the Kansas Nebraska act, which repealed the Missouri compromise and heightened the slavery debate.
Republican Party
Political party that stems from the controversy over slavery. It was dedicated to keeping the future territories in states free from slavery
13th amendment
Abolished slavery in the United States
14th amendment
Defined citizenship in overturned the 3/5 compromise for slaves when determining patient, repudiated fender dads, and prohibited Confederate leaders from holding public office.
15th amendment
All male citizens are granted the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
Robert E Lee
Confederate general and commander of the army of northern Virginia during the Civil War. After surrendering at Appomattox night 1865, lee urged reconciliation with