Civil War Test 5/19/23 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Bull Run?
-Confederate victory
-It made everyone realize the war would be long and hard
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Antietam?
-Technically a Union victory, but casualties are extremely high on each side
-The deadliest single day of fighting in the war
-Pushed Lincoln to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
-Union victory
-Ended the South’s momentum and was a turning point in the Civil War
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Vicksburg?
-Union victory
-Allowed Union to control the Mississippi River, which was vital to the Union’s plan
What was the outcome and importance of the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse?
-Where the Confederates surrendered to the Union
-Marked the end of the Civil War
Which side was better prepared at the start of the Civil War?
-The North was better prepared
-Had a bigger industry, more railroads, better agriculture, a larger population, and a better president
-One fault is the South had better military leadership
What was the North’s strategy?
North had something called the Anaconda Plan:
-Planned to surround the south by sea and cut off trade
-Wanted to divide the Confederacy
-Capture the Confederacy’s capital
What was the South’s strategy?
-Just wanted to fight a defensive war until the North grew tired
-Was going to count on the European desire for cotton to help fund the war and get supplies
What was the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
-Intended to free slaves in the rebelling states
-Didn’t actually free any slaves when it was released because Lincoln didn’t have control of those areas
-Changed the direction of the war
What was the importance of the Gettysburg Address?
-Speech was given by Abraham Lincoln to honor the fallen soldiers’ sacrifices and dedicate the cemetery
-Referenced the DOI
-Got people thinking about freedom
How did Jefferson Davis impact the Civil War?
He was the president of the Confederacy
How did Abraham Lincoln impact the Civil War?
He was the president of the Union. Leadership helped the Union win
How did Ulysses S. Grant impact the Civil War?
He was the commander of Union forces. One of the greatest U.S. military leaders. Tactics caused the Union to win.
How did Robert E. Lee impact the Civil War?
He was the commander of the Confederate forces. Reason Confederacy held on for as long as it did.
Describe the daily life of a Civil War soldier:
-Marches and drills
-Always chores to be done
-Long stretches of boredom broken by moments of fighting
-Illness and disease were rampant
What was “total war” and how did it affect the Civil War?
-When average citizens are affected by warfare/when the enemy’s ability to support its army and willingness to fight is targeted
-Employed by North near the end of the war; destroyed South and weakened Confederacy
What new technology was available during the Civil War?
-Ironclad ships and submarines
-Telegrams
-Railroads
-Photography
-Rifles and minie bullets
How and where did the Civil War end?
-Ended in Appomattox Courthouse
-Confederates surrendered
-Grants terms were very generous
What were the overall effects of the war?
-Whole generation of young men died in the war
-Deadliest American War ever
-Resentment was harbored on both sides
-South had to figure out how to move on and rebuild
-Federal government became more powerful and respected
In what years was Lincoln elected president?
1860 and 1864
When did the Civil War end?
April 9th, 1865
When was Lincoln assassinated?
Shot April 14,1865, died April 15, 1865
