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Civil War Review

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Causes of the Civil WarSouth seceding; states' rights; slavery
Missouri CompromiseEased tensions over slavery in new territories
California Compromise / Compromise of 1850California entered Union as a free state; popular sovereignty in Utah & New Mexico
Kansas-Nebraska ActEstablished popular sovereignty in KS & NE
Northern economy based off of...factories and production
Southern economy based off of...agriculture
The North and South differed in:Economy and Culture
People prepared for war byCollecting weapons
Abolitionist who raided Harpers Ferry, VirginiaJohn Brown
African-American abolitionist who fought against slaveryFrederick Douglass
Commander of the Army of Northern VirginiaRobert E. Lee
Capital of the UnionWashington, D.C.
Capital of the ConfederacyRichmond, Virginia
Emancipation Proclamation took effectJanuary 1, 1863
Emancipation ProclamationFreed slaves in states that didn't return to the Union
Battle of Antietam victoryLet Lincoln issue Emancipation Proclamation
War Dept Order 143Let African-Americans join the Union army
How did women support soldiers in the war?Fundraise, act as nurses, write letters
How did citizens learn about the war?Letters, Newspapers, photographs
In the beginning, the Union won most of their battles herein the Western Theater
Most of the South's victories came herein the Eastern Theater
Why was the Union victory at Gettysburg, PA, a turning point in the war?Majorly wounded Lee's army; Northerners believed the war could be won.
Why was the Union victory in Vicksburg, MS, helpful to the Union?South split in half; Mississippi River now controlled by North
Why is Gettysburg Address important?Dedication of cemetary; Lincoln spoke; Inspiring speech on importance of a whole nation
What did Lincoln ask for in Gettysburg Address?Honor the dead by protecting the democratic nation
When NOT in battle, soldiers did what?Drilled and marched
Hardships faced by soldiers?Disease, famine, imprisonment
Did General Lee's surrender to Grant end the war?No
What happened after Lee surrendered?Army of Northern Virginia disbanded
Which amendment bans slavery?13th Amendment
Which amendment defines citizenship?14th Amendment
Which amendment discusses the consequences of those who participate in rebellions?14th Amendment
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?15th Amendment
Why did Booth kill Lincoln?He didn't think Lincoln respected the rights of the South.
On a Civil War battlefield, is it ok to litter?No
On a Civil War battlefield, is it ok to search for artifcts/treasure?No
On a Civil War battlefield, is it ok to go camping?No


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