History exam 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the characteristics of the Southern society during the era of slavery?
Distinctiveness, agrarian society, biracial society, homogeneous society, Protestant Christianity
Southern society was marked by personal relationships and a belief in their distinct culture.
What cash crop was central to the Southern economy?
Cotton
Cotton was a major cash crop that supported the Southern economy and the institution of slavery.
What is a key theme in the portrayal of Southern society?
Contrasting views of ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ vs. ‘a sinkhole of the utmost depravity’
This reflects the romanticized versus the brutal realities of Southern life.
What does the term ‘paternalistic’ refer to in the context of slavery?
A less brutal approach to slavery
Paternalistic slaveholders viewed themselves as caretakers of enslaved individuals.
What was Nat Turner’s Rebellion?
A significant slave uprising in 1831
Nat Turner’s Rebellion highlighted the resistance of enslaved persons against their conditions.
What is the ‘compact theory’ in relation to the Civil War?
The belief that states have the right to govern themselves and can choose to leave the Union
This theory was a significant ideological clash during the Civil War.
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It aimed to destroy slavery and was a turning point in the Civil War
The proclamation redefined the purpose of the Civil War.
What does ‘total war’ refer to?
A strategy that involves not just defeating the enemy’s army but also destroying its resources
Total war was exemplified by Ulysses S. Grant’s tactics during the Civil War.
What were the 14th and 15th Amendments aimed at?
Establishing citizenship and voting rights for formerly enslaved persons
These amendments were significant outcomes of the Reconstruction era.
What was the ideological clash during the Civil War?
Preserving the Union vs. states’ rights
This clash defined the political landscape of the time.
What was the impact of the Civil War on American society?
Preserved the Union, destroyed slavery, and led to the rise of a business class
The Civil War marked a transformative period in U.S. history.
What was a major cause of the Civil War?
Slavery and states’ rights
Tensions over these issues culminated in the outbreak of the war.
What role did the Dred Scott decision play in the lead-up to the Civil War?
It denied citizenship to African Americans and heightened tensions regarding slavery
The decision was a pivotal moment in the legal battles over slavery.
What does the term ‘Manifest Destiny’ refer to?
The belief that the expansion of the U.S. across the American continents was justified
This ideology fueled westward expansion and conflicts over slavery.
Fill in the blank: The __________ led to increased tensions between the North and South regarding slavery.
Compromise of 1850
This compromise aimed to address issues related to slavery in new territories.
True or False: The Civil War was considered inevitable by all historians.
False
Some historians, like McClay, argue that the Civil War was not inevitable.
What was the primary focus of Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address?
Preserving democracy and addressing the sin of slavery
Lincoln’s address emphasized unity and the moral imperative to end slavery.
What was the ‘Turner Thesis’?
The theory that the American frontier shaped the nation’s democracy and character
This thesis relates to the impact of westward expansion on American society.
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
A turning point in the Civil War that favored the North
This battle marked a significant defeat for Confederate forces.
What does ‘free labor’ signify in the context of the Civil War?
Labor systems based on wages and voluntary employment as opposed to slavery
Free labor was central to the Northern economy and ideology.
What was the impact of industrialization on American society post-Civil War?
Rise of a business class and technological development
Industrialization transformed the economy and society in the U.S.
