unit 4 civil war Flashcards
How were the strategies of the North and South different going into the war and why did each side use those strategies?
North: The North blockaded trade, forced the southerners into hiding, and could cut the head off of Richmond.
South: The South could simply sit there and defend for as long as they wanted to
What were some strengths and weaknesses of the North and South going into the war
S: The South did not have good transportation options, and their trade could and would be easily cut off by naval ships, especially since they didn’t have their own Navy.
North: Because the South could defend, it would force the North to impatiently wait for the South to surrender, which could take a few grueling weeks.
What did Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation declare?
It declared that all slaves in the Confederate states could be confiscated as property, and then freed.
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg the turning point in the war?
The Union Victory caused a turning point in the war because the Confederate retreat was enough for Abraham Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
What did the fall of Vicksburg allow the Union forces to do?
It allowed the Union forces to use Mississippi as a Union waterway.
What were the terms of surrender that General Grant offered to General Lee designed to do?
He offered to let his soldiers go home, and keep their horses, mules, and weapons. All Lee had to do was use his engineering skills to assist the army.
What is “total warfare”?
It is a war based on the enemy’s will to fight and its ability to support an army.
What is a draft?
A draft is when the government draws people, and whoever is chosen, must join the army if they can’t pay the money not to go.
How did women participate in the war?
Women ran farms, and businesses worked in factories, and became teachers and government workers. Some also assisted in the military.
What did Robert E. Lee hope to do with a victory at Antietam?
He wanted to gain the support of European Leaders so the Confederacy could have strong alliances that would help them with money, supplies, and troops
What were the hardships for Civil War soldiers?
Hunger, bad weather, little to no clothing, and unsanitary medical supplies
Why were many northerners surprised at the outcome of the Battle at Bull Run?
The Southern troops were warned that the Union army was coming, so they were prepared and ready to fight back, which startled the Union army, causing them to lose a battle they thought they were prepared for.
Why did riots break out in New York City?
Working-class men were outraged at the idea of being drafted and not being able to buy their way out of it
What did African American soldiers have to overcome?
They had to overcome a lack of clothing, sleeping in tents outside, and risk being killed if seen in the Union uniform.
What did bombing raids by the North force Southerners to do?
They had to burrow into underground cave-like homes and hide there in fear with 24/7 cannon sounds, gunfire, and yelling.
