Civil War Study Guide Flashcards
Which states were border states?
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri
What was significant about the border states?
There was a low percentage of slaves and slave owners decided not to secede from the union
What was learned after the 1st Battle of Bull Run?
It became clear that the war would become more dangerous and difficult than expected for both sides
What were the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Changed the focus of the war to freeing the slaves
What happened after Lincoln suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
People were able to be arrested without cause or a trial
What is significant about the Battle of Antietam?
It was a turning point in the war for the Union and gave Lincoln the confidence to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
What were the advantages of the North?
A larger population, more transportation, more factories, resources, and money
What were the advantages of the South?
We’re more familiar with the land they were fighting on
What was the Draft Law?
Made it so men were able to be drafted into war
What problems did the Draft Law cause in the Union?
Rich men were able to buy their way out of being drafted which caused tension in the North
Why were the casualties of the Civil War so high?
With more advanced technology, guns were more accurate
What are 3 facts about Sherman’s March to the Sea?
Happened in September 1964
Destroyed the economy of the South
Ruined the land in the South
Why was the Battle of Gettysburgh so important?
it was a major victory for the North
Why was the Battle of Vicksburg so important?
It was a turning point in the war and gave the North complete control of the Mississippi River
What roles did women have in the Civil War?
Did all the housework, cooked, got jobs, started building weapons and ammunition, fought, and nursed sick/injured
What is the main message of the Gettysburg Address?
All the soldiers who fought and died for our country should be remembered.
Who was involved in the surrender of the Confederacy and where did it take place?
Robert Lee and Sargent Grant on April 9th, 1965 at the parlor of the William McLean House at the village of Appomattox Courthouse
What were the terms of the surrender of the Confederacy?
Soldiers got to keep their horses, Generals got to keep their rifles, and all were allowed to go home safely with food and rations
What is the importance of the 13th Amendment?
Officially abolished slavery in the US
