Chapter 17 Flashcards
What was the capital of the CSA?
Richmond, Virginia
What were border states?
Border States were states in the Union that bordered the CSA
Which side had the larger army?
The 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 after nearby cities,North named battles after nearby cities or landmarks
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
First Battle of Bull Run
Who were the two generals of the first battle of bull run?
General Irvin McDowell and General Beauragaurd
Why did the Confederate troops become inspired during this battle?
Reinforcements led by General Thomas Jackson
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?
A long and loud scream
Why did the Confederate troops not pursue the fight after their victory at Bull
Run?
They were too disorganized and weakened
What battles gave the Union control of the Columbia and Tennessee Rivers?
The Battle of Fort Henry and Battle of Fort Donelson
