Chapter 14- Civil War Flashcards
What was the North’s motive for fighting?
Preservation of Union at all costs
What are the dates of the Civil War?
April 12, 1861-April 9, 1865
What was the South’s motivation for fighting?
Preservation of State’s rights at all costs
What were the North’s advantages during the war?
- Population
- Food production
- Industrial output
- Strong Navy
- Good transportation facilities
What were the South’s advantages during the Civil war?
Better trained leaders
Head start in preparation
Accustomed to outdoor life
Slaves to take care of crops
What was the North’s strategy?
Anaconda Plan
What was the Anaconda Plan?
Capture Richmond and the Mississippi River, Blockade ports to cut off imports and exports
What were the South’s strategies?
Defensive, outlast the enemy’s will to fight
Where was the war in the East fought mainly in?
Virginia
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
First Manassas (Bull Run)
What was the name of the speech given by President Lincoln dedicated to a battleground which became a cemetary?
Gettysburg Address
This Confederate general was known for his bold spirit and reckless way of fighting; led Confederate army during Second Battle of Mannassas?
Jeb Stuart
This Union general saved General Rosecrans from a serious defeat and earned himself the nickname Rock of Chickamauga?
General Thomas
Which admiral captured New Orleans?
Admiral Farragut
Who was the Union General in command of Fredericksburg?
General Burnside
This Union general was very organized, but often thought he was outnumbered and would not fight.
General McClellan
The Confederates first ironclad was named the Virginia. What was it’s original name?
The Merrimack
This document freed the slaves in all Confederate States.
Emancipation Proclamation
Which town in Central Georgia was captured and burned by the Union army?
Atlanta
What was the most decisive battle of the war?
Gettysburg
Which union commander became Lincoln’s most valuable general?
Grant
How many fatalities were there in the Civil War?
600-650,000
What was the Union’s first ironclad called?
Monitor
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis
