Civil War Flashcards
Where was the first shots of the civil war was was fired at _________
Fort Sumter
The first ____ ( a number) southern states left the union when ______ was elected president
7, Lincoln
What was Lincoln’s main goal?
To save the union
What advantages did the north have over the south
- Population
- navy
- rail roads
- factories
What advantages did the south have over the north?
- Better generals
* defending home land
Recruitment was hard at the beginning for both side because of the miserable conduction a. And constant march and last of supplies so they had to reach civilians and have a ____ to get more men
Draft
______ turned down Lincoln’s offer to become the unions general because of couldn’t fight against his home state if Virginia
General lee
What did Lincoln issue? To abolition of slavery?
Emanation proclamation
What disadvantages did the south face during the civil war?
- Lack if rail roads
- Lack of food/clothing
- lack of factories
The first two ironclads used in the Civil war was the _______ and the ______
Merrimack and Montor
What date do u have to remember
April 9,1865
Why did the war turn in favor if the union?
Hint: July 4, 1863
- Union victory at Gettysburg
* segue at Vicksburg
After general grant captured the southern fortress of _______ the union had control of the Mississippi River
Vicksburg
General Sherman used what in his march from Georgia to South Carolina?
Total war
When did herbal lee surrender to herbal grant?
APRIL 9,1865
