Civil War Test 5/19/23 Flashcards
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Bull Run?
-Confederate victory
-It made everyone realize the war would be long and hard
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Antietam?
-Technically a Union victory, but casualties are extremely high on each side
-The deadliest single day of fighting in the war
-Pushed Lincoln to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
-Union victory
-Ended the South’s momentum and was a turning point in the Civil War
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Vicksburg?
-Union victory
-Allowed Union to control the Mississippi River, which was vital to the Union’s plan
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse?
-Where the Confederates surrendered to the Union
-Marked the end of the Civil War
Which side was better prepared at the start of the Civil War?
-The North was better prepared
-Had a bigger industry, more railroads, better agriculture, a larger population, and a better president
-One fault is the South had better military leadership
What was the North’s strategy?
North had something called the Anaconda Plan:
-Planned to surround the south by sea and cut off trade
-Wanted to divide the Confederacy
-Capture the Confederacy’s capital
What was the South’s strategy?
-Just wanted to fight a defensive war until the North grew tired
-Was going to count on the European desire for cotton to help fund the war and get supplies
What was the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
-Intended to free slaves in the rebelling states
-Didn’t actually free any slaves when it was released because Lincoln didn’t have control of those areas
-Changed the direction of the war
What was the importance of the Gettysburg Address?
-Speech was given by Abraham Lincoln to honor the fallen soldiers’ sacrifices and dedicate the cemetery
-Referenced the DOI
-Got people thinking about freedom
How did Jefferson Davis impact the Civil War?
He was the president of the Confederacy
How did Abraham Lincoln impact the Civil War?
He was the president of the Union. Leadership helped the Union win
How did Ulysses S. Grant impact the Civil War?
He was the commander of Union forces. One of the greatest U.S. military leaders. Tactics caused the Union to win.
How did Robert E. Lee impact the Civil War?
He was the commander of the Confederate forces. Reason Confederacy held on for as long as it did.
Describe the daily life of a Civil War soldier:
-Marches and drills
-Always chores to be done
-Long stretches of boredom broken by moments of fighting
-Illness and disease were rampant
