History Unit 9 The War's End Flashcards
(13 cards)
What does Lincoln see as the future for the Us
Peace negotiations fail 13th Amendment being decided in congress (slavery illegal) Ratified in 1865 Lincoln hopes for eventual peace 2nd inaugural --> pushed forgiveness
Final Days
Grant lays siege to Petersburg VA
Similar to Vicksburg
Railroad center
Cut supplies to Richmond
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural
With malice toward none, do all which may achieve peace
What was Petersburg
Confederates make desperate break out attempts, which fails
Lee orders retreat
-evacuation of Richmond
-burned to ground
What do Lee hope to do to save his confederacy
Hopes to connect w troops in NC
surrounded by Union at Appomattox Court house, a town in VA
When does Lee surrender to Grant
4/9/65
Why did the North win
Technology, supplies, manpower, Lincoln’s leadership
Why did the south lose
Lack of resources, men, war materials, supplies
Effects
Industrialism booms in the north -Morrill Land Grant College Act -slow recovery for south Exodus of former slaves Federal authority cemented Horrors of war realized
What does Booth originally plan
To kidnap in exchange for POWS
Who were his co conspirators
Lewis Powell
George Azerodt
Lewis Powell
Kill Secretary of State Seward
George Azerodt
Kill VP Johnston
