Chapter 17 Flashcards
0
Q
Which side had the larger army?
A
North
1
Q
What was the capital of the CSA
A
Richmond, Virginia
2
Q
What were border states?
A
States on the border of the North and the South
3
Q
What was the main goal for the North at the beginning of the war?
A
Reunite the country
4
Q
What was the name of the Union war plan to choke out the Confederacy?
A
Anaconda plan
5
Q
What was the main goal for the south in the civil war?
A
Preserve their way of life
6
Q
How did both sides name battles?
A
South: after cities North: rivers or landmarks
7
Q
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
A
Battle of Bull Run
8
Q
Who were the two generals of this battle?
A
Gen. Irvin McDowell Gen. PGT Beauregard
9
Q
Why did the confederate troops become inspired during this battle?
A
Reinforcements led by General Thomas Jackson
