Civil War Part 3 Extras Of The War Flashcards
Where did soldiers come from?
- Union - cities and small farms
- Diverse group of people
- After Emancipation Proclamation, many African American soldiers fought (54th Massachusetts)
- Drilling soldiers constantly to prepare civilians for war
What are some of the hardships faced by the soldiers?
- Lack of clothing
- Lack of food
- Poor hygiene (conditions and practices that promote good health)
- Disease
- Poor medicine (amputations - removal of body parts)
- Prisons - horrible conditions
Where were the prisons used during the Civil War?
Elmira, New York
Adnersonville Prison, Georgia
What are some things that were implemented by the Federal Government during the Civil War?
- New draft system = Conscription
- Income tax formed - to pay for war effort
- Standardized currency - greenback - paper money made with green ink
Define bounty.
Cash payment to Union citizens who joined the army
What happened in New York City after the new draft was implemented?
- Four days of destroying property and attacking African Americans
- Over 100 people died
- “Gangs of New York”
How does Lincoln break the law?
He suspends the writ of habeas corpus to arrest Copperheads to prevent them from protesting the war.
What is the writ of habeas corpus?
It prevents the government from holding citizens without a trial.
Who are the Copperheads?
Northern Democrats who favored peace with the South.
How did women participate in the Civil War?
- Worked for the American Red Cross.
- As Spies
- As nurses
Who created the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Who were two female spies during the Civil War?
Harriet Tubman
Belle Boyd
When was Lincoln elected President?
November 1860
When was the surrender at Appomattox?
April 9, 1865
When was the Battle of Gettysburg?
July 1 - July 3, 1863
