This began in 1846 over a dispute about the boundary between the U.S. and another country. It ultimately led to greater tensions between slave and free states because the U.S. gained more land as a result of this event. Mexican War

This president started the Mexican War by sending troops to defend the southern border between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rio Grande River. It was also believed that he wanted to gain the rest of the Southwest from Mexico through war. James K. Polk

When California wanted to enter the Union as a free state, Henry Clay and Daniel Webster proposed 5 bills, in which two favored the North and two favored the South. These series of laws were known as the ________________________. Compromise of 1850

This act allowed the people living within the states to decide if their state would possess slavery or not. Kansas-Nebraska Act

Free-Soil and pro-slavery groups battled it out in Kansas over whether the state would be free or slave. Due to these bloody encounters, Kansas was given this nickname. Bleeding Kansas

This man was responsible for helping pass the Kansas- Nebraska Act. Stephen Douglas

As a result of this case, it was determined that slaves have no rights and that congress has not power or authority to limit slavery in western territories. Dred Scott Case

Who was the Chief Supreme Court Justice who delivered the ruling in Scott v. Sanford? Roger Taney

In 1859, an abolitionist tried to take over a weapons arsenal in Virginia in order to lead a slave rebellion in the South. This event was known as ______________. John Brown’s Raid

Following this election, 7 states seceded from the Union forming the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis was named their first president. Election of 1860

In 1861, the Confederates demanded that Union forces leave this fort near the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Fort Sumter

After Fort Sumter, Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers to put down the rebellion. As a result several states seceded, name two. Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Tennessee

Identify two advantages the South had during the Civil War. Military Leadership Defensive War Fighting on their own turf

Identify 2 advantages the North had prior to the Civil War. Bigger Population More Money More Factories More Transportation Networks Established Army and Navy

When this exploded it fired bullets into oncoming soldiers. It led to many deaths and casualties during the Civil War. Canister

This plan was created by General Winfield Scott to help defeat the south during the Civil War. It called for a naval blockade of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. It also involved the Union slowly constricted the movement of goods in and out of the South. Anaconda Plan

One of the Union’s war strategies before the war was to invade the capital of the Confederacy. Name the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Richmond

During this battle, General Thomas Jackson held his ground like a “Stonewall” as Union troops marched on Confederate troops, near Manassas, Virginia. In the end the Confederates upset the Union forces and let everyone know the war would be much longer than expected 1 st Battle of Bull Run

These two ships marked the 1 st time iron-clad ships met on the high seas in military history. Ultimately, both ships retreated from each other and there was no clear victor when they battled it out. Monitor v. Merrimack

Led by General Ulysses S. Grant in 1862, the Union was able to defeat the Confederates in this two day battle in which the Union gained access to a major railway center in Corinth, Mississippi, as a result. Battle of Shiloh

During this battle, the Confederacy changed its war strategy and attacked the Union at Sharpsburg Maryland. During this battle many men lost their lives and it was known as the bloodiest battles fought at its time. Battle of Antietam

Because of low numbers and a need for soldiers, the Union and Confederacy initiated this, which was forced military service if your name or birth date was called. Draft

One of the strategies the Confederacy hoped to use during the Civil War was to gain this from foreign countries, in which they would be acknowledged as an independent nation. Recognition

Evidence that the Civil War congress was one of the most active congresses in U.S. history can be seen by the passage of these two acts. Homestead Act Pacific Railroad Act

This was a term used for a northern democrat who did not support the Civil War. Copperhead

Prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, many slaves were seized as this, which is property seized by an enemy during a time of war. Contraband

Because not everyone supported the war and Lincoln was afraid of losing border states to the Confederacy, the government placed cities in states such as Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland, under this, which was government under military rule. Martial Law

Lincoln and the federal government suspended this, which gave a suspect accused of a crime the right to a trial by jury. Habeas Corpus

In 1862, Lincoln passed this, which only freed slaves in areas under rebellion. Slaves living in border states were still property of their owners. Emancipation Proclamation

This group of all black soldiers was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. They gained recognition and popularity for their courage at Fort Wagner. 54 th Massachusetts Infantry

This was noted as the turning point in the Civil War, in which the Union finally defeated General Robert E. Lee. It began because the Confederacy was looking for supplies, recognition, and a way to end the war quickly. Battle of Gettysburg

On day 2 of the battle of Gettysburg, the Confederacy launched an attack on the southern end of the Union forces at this point, which was held by Joshua Chamberlain and the 20 th Maine. Little Round Top

On day 3 of the Civil War, the Confederates launched a desperate attempt attack on the heart of the Union forces. This 15,000, 1 mile long line of infantry was known as _____________________, which was ultimately a failure. Pickett’s Charge

After this siege, the Confederacy was split into two and the Union controlled the Mississippi River. Siege of Vicksburg

This speech given by Abraham Lincoln was made in order to remind the nation why we were fighting the war and to commemorate the fallen soldier of Gettysburg. Gettysburg Address

At the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, Northern newspapers criticized Grant because _________________. The Union had over 64K causalities.

The capture of this city helped Lincoln win the election of 1864 and ultimately hurt the south’s effort to mobilize for the Civil War. Capture of Atlanta

The destruction of railroads, crops, and factories as Sherman made his way to Savannah was called ____________________. Sherman’s March to the Sea

What two cities did Sherman demolish in South Carolina? Charleston and Columbia

This abolished slavery throughout the nation. 13 th amendment

This was the location where Lee surrendered to Grant ending the Civil War. Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia