Chapter 14 pt. 1 Flashcards
Crittenden Compromise (and why it fails)
compromise to end the U.S secession crisis. It failed because Lincoln feared it would unleash new imperialist adventures.
Battle of Bull Run
the confederate victory led to lincoln replacing McDowell and enlisted a million men to serve for 3 years in a New Army of Potomac.
General George McClellan
McDowell’s replacement
Battle of Antietam
first major battle of the American Civil War.
Total War
warfare that mobilizes all of societys resources. This was supported by antislavery unions of the North military.
The drafts/ conscription
first legally binding draft in American history. They required existing soldiers to serve for the duration of the war and 3 year service for all men between 18-35.
1863 riots in New York
July 1863 happened because could not handle being mistreated by the republicans and longer because slavery was nearly dead at this time.
Women’s wartime opportunities/ advances
Due to the lack of unwounded men, women stepped up and started working as wartime nurses, clerks, and factory operatives. This was led and helped by Dorothea Dix.
Northern Advantages
Military was a big advantage due to their big population over the South.
Southern Advantages
The South’s farm goods was greater than their manufactured products because they had more land and smaller factories
Northern financing- greenbacks
The union paid back the remaining 15% by printing paper money, but then the Legal Tender Act only allowed them to print %150 million in paper.
Southern financing… and its unfortunate results!
The govt payed 30% by borrowing, but they were afraid that the South wouldnt get everythign back so the confederacy paid them 60% in paper currency. Due to this the prices of everything went up bu 92% and people could not afford food which led to starvation.
