Lincoln Flashcards
How did the American Civil War come to an end?
The war ended with a Union victory after the capture of Atlanta in September 1864 and the fall of Richmond in March 1865.
When and where did the Confederacy surrender?
On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.
What were the major consequences of the Civil War?
The war lasted four years, cost 625,000 American lives, and devastated agriculture, trade, and industry, especially in the South.
How did the Civil War affect the economies of the North and South?
The North benefited through industrial expansion, while the South suffered economic devastation and physical destruction.
What were the key issues in post-war Reconstruction?
1) How to treat the Southern states—harsh or lenient? 2) What rights ex-slaves should have, including voting. 3) Who should control Reconstruction—Congress or the President?
What was Lincoln’s plan for reintegrating Confederate states?
If 10% of a state’s electorate swore allegiance to the U.S., it could be readmitted, and African Americans could vote.
What was the alternative to Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan?
The Wade-Davis Bill (1865) required 50% allegiance and excluded former Confederates from government. Lincoln vetoed it.
What did the Thirteenth Amendment do?
It abolished slavery in the U.S. and was ratified by the end of 1865.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
Established in March 1865, it helped former slaves with employment, education, and civil rights
Who assassinated Lincoln and when?
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. Lincoln died the next day.
