US Civil War Flashcards
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What was a major cause of the Civil War?
Slavery was a major cause, influencing economic, social, and political differences.
Other factors included states’ rights, economic tensions, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.
What was the South’s reliance on slavery?
The South relied on slave labor for its agricultural economy, particularly for cash crops like cotton and tobacco.
This created a significant economic dependency on slavery.
How did the North’s economy differ from the South’s?
The North had an industrial economy, while the South depended on agriculture and cash crops that required enslaved labor.
This economic difference contributed to tensions leading to the Civil War.
What was the Missouri Compromise?
The Missouri Compromise (1820) was an agreement to maintain the balance between slave and free states.
It was a response to the contentious issue of whether new states should allow slavery.
What role did the election of Abraham Lincoln play in the Civil War?
Lincoln’s election led to the secession of Southern states due to fears he would abolish slavery.
He won without Southern support, highlighting national divisions.
What was the Anaconda Plan?
The Anaconda Plan was a Union strategy to blockade Southern ports and cut off supplies to weaken the Confederate economy.
It was part of the North’s military strategy.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the USA.
13th
What did the 14th Amendment (1868) accomplish?
It granted African Americans citizenship and equal protection under the law.
This was a significant step towards civil rights after the Civil War.
What significant change occurred in the South’s economy after the Civil War?
The South’s plantation-based economy collapsed while the North’s industrial economy grew.
This economic shift had long-term implications for both regions.
True or False: The Civil War ended the idea that states could secede.
True
What was the impact of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?
It turned the war into a fight against slavery, discouraging foreign support for the South.
This proclamation was issued in 1863.
What were Jim Crow laws?
Jim Crow laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.
They emerged after Reconstruction and limited African Americans’ rights.
What was the significance of the Gettysburg Address?
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (1863) motivated Union soldiers and redefined the war’s purpose.
It emphasized national unity and the fight for freedom.
Fill in the blank: Reconstruction aimed to rebuild the South and integrate ________ Americans into society.
freed
What were the weaknesses of the South during the Civil War?
The South had fewer resources, factories, and soldiers, and struggled with money shortages and inflation.
General Robert E. Lee was a skilled commander, but the South lacked strategic advantages.
What was the outcome of Reconstruction by 1877?
Reconstruction ended, leading to the introduction of segregation laws and continued discrimination against African Americans.
Although some progress was made, racial inequality persisted.
What years did the American Civil War take place?
1861–1865
What were the primary causes of the American Civil War?
Disagreements over slavery, states’ rights, and economic differences
How did the South’s economy rely on slavery?
The South depended on slave labor for its agricultural economy, particularly for growing cotton and tobacco
What was the North’s position on slavery?
The North opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories
What influence did abolitionists have prior to the Civil War?
Abolitionists gained influence, especially after Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ exposed the cruelty of slavery
What conflict existed between states’ rights and federal authority?
Southern states believed they had the right to govern themselves, including decisions about slavery, while the federal government wanted to limit slavery’s expansion
How did economic differences contribute to the Civil War?
The North had an industrial economy, while the South had an agricultural economy that relied on slavery; tariffs helped the North but hurt the South
