Civ War - EmanProc Flashcards
Why do you think African Americans became so involved in the war effort?
They wanted to show their support for freedoms in the North and they wanted to punish the South for its treatment of enslaved people.
What were the consequences of the Emancipation Proclamation?
France and Britain decided not to support the Confederacy. Gave the Union the “moral right” in the conflict. All enslaved people in the Confederate states were freed. African Americans were able to join the Union Army and Navy.
What does this quote mean about the Union’s defeat at Bull Run? “We were utterly and disgracefully routed, beaten, whipped.”
The Union was shocked and embarrased.
Were the people in the North and the South really prepared for the reality of war at the beginning of the Civil War?
No, they were not. It was very romanticized in their mind. They expected it to be over quickly.
Was the North or the South more victorious at the beginning of the war?
The South.
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
The First Battle of Bull Run (also known as Manassas). Halfway between Richmond and DC. It was a surprise attack by the Union on the South. South forced Union to retreat very quickly. There were spectators with picnic baskets watching and they had to RUN for their lives when that happened. People realized war was real.
Who was Stonewall Jackson?
Confederate General and one of the South’s most respected leaders. Got his nickname at Bull Run because he and his men stood their ground like a stone wall.
What were the effects on both sides after Bull Run?
The Confederate army felt very confident. The Union army realized this would not be an easy, quick war. Both sides now knew it would be a long war.
What was the Second Battle of Bull Run?
Happened a year after the first battle, and in the same place. South won, even though they were outnumbered by 15,000 men. Started to march on DC after.
What was the Battle of Antietam?
After Second Battle of Bull Run, the Confederate army marched towards DC. Union Army met them here. 23,000 casualties. Very bad battle for both sides. Union won. Lee retreated back into Virginia. ONLY EARLY VICTORY FOR THE UNION
Why were there so many battles at first in Maryland/Virginia?
Two capitals were very close…Washington, D.C, and Richmond, VA.
Who won the battles of Chancellorsville and Fredricksburg after Antietam?
The Confederacy. They did, however, lose Stonewall Jackson here, which was a huge loss.
Did the Emancipation Proclamation free all the slaves all over the United States?
No. Only the Southern states. Lincoln wanted to punish them for leaving the Union. He said nothing about the border states.
Why did Britain, for example, not support the Confederacy after the Emancipation Proclamation?
They thought about it because the US was becoming powerful, and the south was an important trading partner. However, slavery was abolished in their country, and they morally couldnt support the South and slavery after the Emancipation Proclamation. It would have been seen as supporting slavery.
What were problems black soldiers faced after enlisting?
They weren’t given enough food or supplies. They were discriminated against. They had fewer weapons and little clothing. They received less pay.
