Chapter 17 Flashcards
What were border states?
Border states were divided over the issue of slavery. They didn’t know if they should secede to the CSA or remain in the USA
Which side had the larger army?
The North
What was the main goal for the North at the beginning of the war?
They wanted to reunite the country by bringing the Southern States back into the Union. (Lincoln’s main goal in the beginning was not to eliminate slavery)
What was the name of the Union war plan to choke out the Confederacy?
Anaconda Plan
What was the main goal for the South in the Civil War?
Be recognized as an independent nation and preserve their way of life
How did both sides name battles in the Civil War?
The South named battles after cities and The North named battles after rivers or landmarks
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Bull Run
Who were the two generals over this battle?
Union: General Irvin McDowell
Confederacy: General P.G.T Beauregard
Why did the Confederate troops become inspired during this battle?
They became inspired by reinforcements led by General Thomas Jackson
Who was one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history?
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
What caused the Union troops to drop their weapons and retreat in this battle?
The Confederates surged forward and let out a loud and strange scream, a Rebel Yell, that terrified the Northern soldiers and caused them to drop their weapons and retreat
What was the capital of the CSA?
Richmond, Virginia
Why did the Confederate troops not pursue the fight after their victory at Bull Run?
The Confederates were too disorganized and weakened to pursue the fight
What battles gave the Union control of the Columbia and Tennessee Rivers?
The Battle of Fort Henry and the Battle of Fort Donelson
What was the warship that the South rebuilt with Iron Plates on the side?
The Merrimack
What was the general name for iron played ship s that the South used to break through the North’s defense?
Iron Sides
What was the Battle of Shiloh named after?
It was named after a church named “Shiloh”
What was the single bloodiest day of fighting in the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam
What did Lincoln shift his focus in the war towards after Antietam?
He shifted his towards taking action against slavery
The Civil War was the first time thousands of women did what?
Served as nurses
What were the 3 reasons the Southern economy suffered more than that of the North?
It suffered more because of the lack of industry, shortages of essential goods due to the blockade, and farmland being overrun
What did Lincoln sign on January 1st, 1863?
Emancipation Proclamation
Who believed that the signing on January 1st, 1863 was the greatest event in U.S. History?
Fredrick Douglas
What was the most well-known African-American regiment in the Civil War?
The 54th Massachusetts
What speech was about equality, freedom, and states’ rights no longer being dominant?
The Gettysburg Address
What was the turning point of the war?
The Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg are considered the turning point of the Civil War
What three things was the Gettysburg Address about?
Equality, Freedom, and States’ Rights no longer being dominant
What was important about David Farragut?
He was the highest ranking officer in the Union Navy
Where was Sherman’s “march to the sea” headed?
Savannah, Georgia
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?
He surrendered in a small Virginia village called Appomattox Court House
How severe were the terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House toward the Southern troops?
The terms of this surrender were very forgiving on the Southern troops
What treaty ended the Civil War?
There was no official treaty to end the Civil War
How many soldiers died in the war?
Over 600,000 soldiers died
How did the balance in power settle between the federal government and state government after the war?
The federal government was strengthened and was now clearly more powerful than the states
