Civil War And Reconstruction Flashcards
Where did Lincoln find inspiration for the emancipation proclamation?
Declaration of Independence
Why did the confederate army never accept African American soldiers during the war?
They were afraid that they would use the weapons to revolt
Pickets all out battle was called what?
Pickets charge
What did Robert E Lees loss at Gettysburg show the south?
They should never invade the north
What was the reconstructions 2 goals?
Rebuild the south and reunite the south into the union
What was president Lincolnshire plan called?
The ten percent plan
When was Lincoln assassinated by John Booth?
April 14, 1865
Who became president after Lincoln died?
Johnson
What did the 13th amendment do?
Banned slavery throughout the United States
What does it mean to formally charge someone of wrong doing?
Impeach
What did the 15th amendment mean?
African American men could vote
What amendments guaranteed civil rights for African Americans?
13th, 14th and the 15th
What did the KKK us to intimidate African Americans and oppose republican rule?
Fear and violence
Who waged total war on the south?
General Sherman
Why were people in the south angry?
They lost their war and the slaves were free
