Civil war topics

Question 1

Emancipation Proclamation

Answer 1

the announcement made by Abraham Lincoln that all slaves fighting the Union would be free

Question 2

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Answer 2

a book that told the horrors of slavery influenced people to turn against slavery

Question 3

5 major factors that make the Civil War Important

Answer 3

brother vs brother
war in our home country
Federal or state- who is in charge
Tons of deaths
Slavery issue

Question 4

1860-November

Answer 4

Abraham Lincoln is elected as president

Question 5

1860- December

Answer 5

states begin seceding

Question 6

1861

Answer 6

the war begins with the Battle of Ft. Sumter

Question 7

1862

Answer 7

Battle of Antietam aka the deadliest battle

Question 8

1863-January

Answer 8

Emancipation Proclamation

Question 9

1863-July

Answer 9

Battle of Gettysburg

Question 10

1863- November

Answer 10

Gettysburg Address ( speech )

Question 11

1865- April 9

Answer 11

Robert E Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse

Question 12

1865-April 14

Answer 12

president Abe Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

Question 13

Advantages of both sides

Answer 13

North- Advanced industry, railroad system, and a strong Navy

South- lots of military leaders, experienced, outdoorsy soldiers, familiar with the southern environment

Question 14

strategies of both sides

Answer 14

North- weaken the south, block ports, and invade this was also known as the Anaconda Plan

South- defend, make the war last a long time, hoping Britain will help