Civil War Part 2 Flashcards
Why did the Union want to block the river ports for the Confederates?
To stop the Confederacy from receiving supplies.
The South struggled with receiving supplies and information by train because of
The lack of available railroads
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in response to which battle?
Anietiam
Which of the following events took place at Appomattox Court House
Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ucyless Grant ending the Civil War.
This was set up in 1865 by the Radical Republicans to assist formerly enslaved people to receive food, housing and medical aid, education and legal assistance.
The Freedomen’s Bureau
What was an economic ($$$) goal of Reconstruction?
To create an economic system NOT dependent on slavery.
What event took place on January 1, 1863?
Emancipation Proclamation
The period following the Civil War is known as
Reconstruction
The Radical Republicans were most concerned about which of the following?
Helping the newly freed slaves transition to new positions in society.
The Freedmen’s Bureau
Helped educate and help former slaves
Sharecroppers were often in debt (owed money) to the landowner and as a result
The sharecroppers were always in debt and were tied to the land
Which battles were fought in Texas?
Battle of Sabine Pass
What battle was the turning point in the war?
Gettysburg (many casualties)
Which of the following is considered the final battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
The South suffered heavy losses and this prevented them from making future attacks on the North.
How did sharecropping benefit landowners with large plots of land?
By keeping the labor costs low after slavery ended.
Who was the president of the Confederate States?
Jefferson Davis
Which is true about the battles in Texas?
The battles took place along the Gulf of Mexico
Which holiday in Texas is celebrated that marks the end of slavery?
Juneteenth
In April 1861, Confederate soldiers fired shots at Charleston Harbor and began the Civil War. This battle is known as
Fort Sumter
Which of the following battles were fought OUTSIDE of Texas?
Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and Appomatox
Due to the lack of railroad lines and direct communication the enslaved people were notified of the freedom on which of the following days?
June 19,1865 (Juneteenth)
Why were the enslaved people not told that they were free until June 19, 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was passed?
The lack of direct communication and Technology in Texas at that time
The first battle of the Civil War was
Fort Sumter
