Chapter 17 Flashcards
What were border states?
The stated that were divided over the issue of slavery.
Which side had the larger army?
The north (Union)
What was the main goal for the North at the beginning of the war?
Reunite the country
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?
To preserve their way of life
How did both sides name battles in the Civil War?
South- named battles cities
North- names battles after rivers
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Bull Run
Who were the two generals of this battle?
Union- Irvin McDowell
Confederate- Thomas Jackson
Why did the Confederate troops become inspired during this battle?
When they let out a scream that terrified the north and made them run away
Who was one of the most gifted tactical commanders in US History?
Thomas ‘stonewall’ Jackson
What caused the Union troops to drop their weapons and retreat in this battle?
The confederate yelling out a battle cry
Why did the Confederate troops not pursue the fight after their victory at Bull Run?
They were to disoriented and weakened
What battles gave the Union control of the Columbia and Tennessee Rivers?
The Battle of Fort Henry
What was the warship that the South rebuilt with iron plates on the sides?
Marrimack
What was the general name for iron plated ships that the South used to break through the North’s defense?
Ironsides
