Chapter 17/7

Question 1

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln announced that all Confederate slaves were free: it didn’t do anything because South didn’t listen

Question 2

Reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation:

Answer 2

• some abolitionists were disappointed not all slaves were freed but glad for a 1st step
• border states happy to keep their slaves
• proved Union wanted to end slavery so South fought harder
• British sided with Union

Question 3

What was the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer 3

• symbolically showed that Union opposed slavery
• encourage slaves to escape and join Union army –> hurt the South

Question 4

What was total war?

Answer 4

All out war against civilian, economic, and military targets.

Question 5

*Note: Sherman’s March to the Sea is an example of total war.

Answer 5

yay destruction!!

Question 6

Describe the surrender of the Confederacy:

Answer 6

Happened at Appomattox Court House:
- General Grant let General Lee keep is sword
- He let many Southerners keep their horses
- He shook hands with Lee
- He promised confederates would NOT be tried for treason