Chapter 17 Test! Flashcards
Why did the North win at Gettysburg, and what is the significance of this battle?
The North won because the got there rest and was able to get the high ground and tree cover for their canons and snipers. This gave them more protection during the battle
The significance of this battle is afterwards it was the turning point and the Union won most of the battles fought
Who did the Emancipation Proclamation free? Did it change the lives of slaves immediately? Why or why not?
The E.P. freed all slaves in rebellious territories in 1863
This did not change the lives of slaves immediately because, those who were in the south didn’t recognize the Union as their government
Who could serve in the Confederate Army?
White men
Who could serve in the Union army?
Men of all races
What did General Lee decide to do since he won so many battles?
He decided to invade the North
What were ironclads?
- Wooden ships with iron nailed to the top layers
- used to fight naval battles
Why was New Orleans so important?
- The largest city in the south
- Union forces led by General Grant captured New Orleans, which meant they should now concentrate on the eastern half of the south
What years did the Civil war take place?
1861 to 1865
When did the Civil War end?
April 9, 1865
What was the first use of total war?
Sherman’s March to the Sea
Why did the Union loose at Bull Run?
Because of poor tactics
Since early in the war the North was loosing, what did they do?
They fired their general which was uncommon
What is an abolitionist?
People who fought against slavery
What was Sherman’s March to the Sea?
Sherman’s March to the Sea was him capturing Atlanta, Savannah, and destroyed towns all the way up the East Coast. He destroyed basically everything in sight going forward, especially things that have advantages and could help them
Why did Lincoln not outlaw slavery at the start of the Civil War?
He feared that border states like Missouri would join the Confederacy
