War Flashcards
Why was the death of Stonewall Jackson so harmful to the south?
he was one of their best generals
Why was Fort Sumter important?
first shots of the war
Give two reasons why Antietam was important?
- single bloodiest day of the war
2. Union wins which gives Lincoln a chance to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
abolish slavery in the south
Why was so much of the war fought in Virginia?
Confederacy’s capital was in Richmond, VA and Washington D.C. was close to there
Why was Vicksburg important for the Union
took control of the Mississippi River
What was the single most effective strategy of the Union to reduce Confederate supplies?
naval blockade around the south
Why is Gettysburg called the turning point of the war?
the Union won from that point on
What is the message of the Gettysburg Address?
dedication of a national cemetery on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg and to keep fighting for freedom
How did the Union war strategy change when Sherman started the March to the Sea?
changed to total war
What was the ultimate goal of the Union army?
break the will for the southerners to fight and to take Richmond
How did women help the war?
nurses, spies, disguised soldiers, teachers, kept farms and factories going
What did Lincoln say would happen to the south in his second inaugural speech?
south will not receive punishment
What was Lee’s objective at Petersburg?
block the Union so they can’t get to Richmond
What happened at Appomattox Court House, Virginia?
Lee and Grant discuss surrender terms
What is the tragedy that occurred at Ford’s Theater?
John Wilkes Booth assassinates President Lincoln
