Life Behind the Lines Ch. 11-2; Pp. 390-400

Essential Questions How did wartime politics affect the confederate and union governments? How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect both the north and the south? What were the causes and effects of African Americans joining the Union army?

Key terms Draft Greenback Copperhead Martial law Writ of habeas corpus Emancipation proclamation contraband

Politics in the south The confederacy placed a high importance on states rights. This made it difficult for the government to draft soldiers and order supplies. The southern states were fiercely independent, and resented being controlled by the confederate government.

Politics in the south the south sought help from Europe. Although the union blockaded southern ports, the British allowed them to build privateers to harass union shipping. Also, France was meddling in Mexico, and welcomed the idea of an independent confederacy. However, anti-slavery sentiment in both countries was strong.

Politics in the North The union grew suspicious of the British relationship with the south. The union navy stopped a british ship bringing Confederate diplomats to Europe. When Britain threatened war, the union released them.

Lincoln does everything he ever Politics in the north Doesn’t get to be president. With southern democrats out of the picture, northern republicans ran the government. They made Kansas a free state. They started work on the trans-continental railroad. They raised tariff rates to protect northern industry. Lincoln does everything he ever wanted.

Politics in the North The government passed measures to pay for the war. For the first time ever, there is an income tax. Congress created a national currency.

Politics in the north Riots broke out in opposition to the draft. White mobs in new York didn’t want to fight to free the slaves. Also, northern democrats in congress were in favor of ending the war.

Politics in the north The border states were a special problem, always on the verge of joining the south. Lincoln had martial law declared in Kentucky. Also, he suspended habeas corpus, despite argument from the supreme court.

emancipation Lincoln declared all slaves in areas controlled by the rebels to be free on new year’s day, 1863. Although he did not have the legal ability to abolish slavery, he freed the confederacy’s slaves as an emergency war measure. Since slaves were being used to support the rebellion, he had the right to take them away.

emancipation This freed very few slaves. However, freed slaves were now allowed to join the army. In addition, European countries that had thought about helping the south now refused to get involved to help them.