The Civil War Flashcards
When did the Civil War start and end?
Started in 1861, ended in 1865
What was the aim of the South?
To defend themselves and not lose
What was the aim of the North?
To reclaim the Southern states
What tactic was applied in the war of Independence?
Trench Warfare
Why was Trench Warfare used?
Because for the South, it was a war of defending their land
What issue did the South have in terms of Industrial Power?
The South had a farming industry, not a heavy manufacturing industry
What is an example of The North having industrial power over the South in the war?
All shoe factories were based in the North, meaning shortage of shoes for the South
What did the South do to try and help their war efforts?
Obtain international support from France or Britain
What was the outcome of trying to get international support for the South?
France and Britain ended up not helping the South
What did the North do to gain their army?
They conscripted anyone who was able to fight
What did the South do to gain their army?
They did not use conscription and just used the forces they already had
Why was Northern conscription a disadvantage to Southern non-conscription?
The North could keep bringing people to fight when The South could not
What did Lincoln introduce which abolished slavery?
Emancipation proclamation
When did Lincoln make the Emancipation Proclamation?
January 1863
What was a limitation of the emancipation proclamation?
It only freed slaves who were in Southern states that were reclaimed by the USA
What was the significance of when the emancipation proclamation was created?
It was in the middle of the civil war
What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the USA army?
It gave them a purpose for the fighting
What happened in the Southern States due to the Emancipation Proclamation?
They were portrayed to be bad for wishing to continue slavery
What did many of these newly liberated slaves do? Why is this significant?
The slaves joined the USA army. Significant as it meant the USA had more power over the South
Who was General Sherman?
A Northern American general
What did General Sherman do?
He burnt every town from Atlanta to the Gulf of Mexico in the South
