Civil War

What political party was Abraham Lincoln? RepublicanRepublican

Who won the 1860 presidential election? Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln

Why did some Southern states refuse to accept Lincoln’s election as president? They feared Lincoln would try to abolish or at least further limit slavery.They feared Lincoln would try to abolish or at least further limit slavery.

What action did some Southern states take in the winter of ? Seceded from the UnionSeceded from the Union

What did it mean for a state to secede from the Union? Withdraw from the UnionWithdraw from the Union

What new nation did the Southern states establish after they seceded from the Union? Confederate States of America – also calledConfederate States of America – also called The ConfederacyThe Confederacy

Who was president of the Confederacy? Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis

Where did the Civil War begin? Fort Sumter in Charleston, South CarolinaFort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina

What were the dates of the Civil War? 1861 – – 1865

What is a civil war? A war between people of the same countryA war between people of the same country

What have the Virginia Standards of Learning identified as the seven causes of the Civil War?

1) Sectional debate over tariffs, the spread of slavery into the territories, and the nature of the Union (states’ rights)1) Sectional debate over tariffs, the spread of slavery into the territories, and the nature of the Union (states’ rights) 2) Northern abolitionists vs. Southern defenders of slavery2) Northern abolitionists vs. Southern defenders of slavery 3) Dred Scott Decision3) Dred Scott Decision

4) Uncle Tom’s Cabin4) Uncle Tom’s Cabin 5) Poor presidential leadership5) Poor presidential leadership 6) Failed compromises6) Failed compromises 7) Lincoln’s call for troops7) Lincoln’s call for troops

Define emancipation. Freeing the African- American slavesFreeing the African- American slaves

What early 19 th century debate reached a climax during the Civil War? The power of the federal government vs. states’ rightsThe power of the federal government vs. states’ rights

Identify Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States during the Civil WarPresident of the United States during the Civil War Against secessionAgainst secession Believed the Union should be held together by force, if necessaryBelieved the Union should be held together by force, if necessary

Identify Jefferson Davis. President of the Confederate States of AmericaPresident of the Confederate States of America United States senator from Mississippi, when Mississippi secededUnited States senator from Mississippi, when Mississippi seceded

Identify Ulysses S. Grant

The greatest Union generalThe greatest Union general Won victories over the Confederate army after several other Union commanders had failedWon victories over the Confederate army after several other Union commanders had failed Accepted Lee’s surrender at AppomattoxAccepted Lee’s surrender at Appomattox

Identify Robert E. Lee.

Confederate general who commanded the Army of Northern VirginiaConfederate general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia Against secessionAgainst secession Did not believe the Union should be held together by forceDid not believe the Union should be held together by force After the war, Lee encouraged Southerners to accept defeat and unite as Americans againAfter the war, Lee encouraged Southerners to accept defeat and unite as Americans again

Identify Frederick Douglass.

A former enslaved African- AmericanA former enslaved African- American Became an important African-American abolitionistBecame an important African-American abolitionist During the Civil War, encouraged President Lincoln to recruit former enslaved African-Americans to fight in the Union army.During the Civil War, encouraged President Lincoln to recruit former enslaved African-Americans to fight in the Union army.

According to the Standards of Learning, what were the two most important battles of the Civil War? AntietamAntietam GettysburgGettysburg

In what state was the Battle of Antietam fought? MarylandMaryland

How did the Northern press interpret the military stalemate at Antietam? As a major Union victory, because Lee and his Confederate army retreated back into VirginiaAs a major Union victory, because Lee and his Confederate army retreated back into Virginia

Why was the Battle of Antietam very important? North’s belief that Antietam was a Northern victory allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation ProclamationNorth’s belief that Antietam was a Northern victory allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

Why did the Battle of Antietam mark a new stage in the Civil War? After Antietam, President Lincoln announced the Emancipation ProclamationAfter Antietam, President Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation? President Abraham LincolnPresident Abraham Lincoln

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Freed all slaves who lived in states still in rebellion on January 1, 1863Freed all slaves who lived in states still in rebellion on January 1, 1863

What was the North’s war aim before the Emancipation Proclamation? Preservation of the UnionPreservation of the Union

What were the North’s war aims after the Emancipation Proclamation? Preservation of the UnionPreservation of the Union Abolition of African- American slaveryAbolition of African- American slavery

What two European countries considered aiding the Confederacy? Great BritainGreat Britain FranceFrance

What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on England and France? Discouraged them from siding with the ConfederacyDiscouraged them from siding with the Confederacy The governments of England and France did not want to appear to support slavery.The governments of England and France did not want to appear to support slavery.

What battle was the military turning point of the Civil War? GettysburgGettysburg

Where was the Battle of Gettysburg? PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

Which side won the Battle of Gettysburg? The NorthThe North The Union ArmyThe Union Army

What did Lincoln identify as the North’s two war aims in the Gettysburg Address? Preservation of the UnionPreservation of the Union Abolition of SlaveryAbolition of Slavery

What did Lincoln believe was the nature of the Union? The United States was one nation, instead of a federation of independent states.The United States was one nation, instead of a federation of independent states.

What did the South think was the nature of the Union? The states had freely joined the Union and could freely leave or secede.The states had freely joined the Union and could freely leave or secede.

What vision did President Lincoln describe for the United States in the Gettysburg Address? The United States was dedicated to the idea that “all men are created equal.”The United States was dedicated to the idea that “all men are created equal.”

In the Gettysburg Address what did Lincoln call a “Second American Revolution”? The Civil WarThe Civil War

Who said the United States was ruled by a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people”? Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln

In what speech did Lincoln use the phrase “of the people, by the people, and for the people”? The Gettysburg AddressThe Gettysburg Address

According to what Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address, what institution must not exist in the United States? African-American SlaveryAfrican-American Slavery

What happened at Appomattox? Lee surrendered to Grant.Lee surrendered to Grant. The Civil War ended.The Civil War ended.

Where did the Civil War end? Appomattox Courthouse in VirginiaAppomattox Courthouse in Virginia

How did the Civil War impact African- Americans?

Emancipation Proclamation allowed for the enlistment of African-American soldiers in the Union ArmyEmancipation Proclamation allowed for the enlistment of African-American soldiers in the Union Army During the Civil War, many enslaved African-Americans gained freedom by running behind Union linesDuring the Civil War, many enslaved African-Americans gained freedom by running behind Union lines

How did the Civil War affect the common soldier? Hand-to-hand combatHand-to-hand combat Brutal warfareBrutal warfare Lonely and boring camp lifeLonely and boring camp life

How do historians know about the life of the common soldier during the Civil War? War time diariesWar time diaries Letters sent home by the soldiersLetters sent home by the soldiers

What did Southern soldiers often find when they returned home after the Civil War? Their homes were destroyedTheir homes were destroyed Their families were poorTheir families were poor

How did the Civil War physically affect many soldiers on both sides? Returned home wounded or crippledReturned home wounded or crippled Lived with permanent disabilitiesLived with permanent disabilities

During the Civil War, what roles were women required to assume on the home front? Nontraditional rolesNontraditional roles

Describe the role of many women during the Civil War. Managed homes and families without much money or foodManaged homes and families without much money or food Faced poverty and hungerFaced poverty and hunger

What new roles did women assume during the Civil War? Ran farmsRan farms Worked as nursesWorked as nurses Worked in war industriesWorked in war industries