Amarican Civil War Flashcards
(21 cards)
When did the American Civil War start?
1861
When did the American Civil War end?
1865
Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
What event is considered the start of the Civil War?
The attack on Fort Sumter
What were the two opposing sides in the Civil War?
The Union (North) and the Confederacy (South)
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Slavery and states’ rights
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It declared all slaves in Confederate states free
Who was the leading general of the Union army?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who was the leading general of the Confederate army?
Robert E. Lee
What was the bloodiest single day in the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam
Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What speech did Lincoln deliver after the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Gettysburg Address
What was the name of the final major battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Appomattox Court House
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?
Appomattox Court House, Virginia
What amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To honor fallen soldiers and redefine the purpose of the war
What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Wagner?
Notable for the bravery of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What was the impact of the Civil War on the United States?
It preserved the Union and led to the abolition of slavery
