TCI Lesson 22 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter
What was the name of the new nation established by the Southern states that seceded from the Union?
The Confederate States of America
How did President Abraham Lincoln respond to the attack on Fort Sumter?
He called for 75,000 volunteers to preserve the Union
What was the Anaconda Plan?
A strategy to surround the South by sea and cut off its trade
What significant battle took place in July 1861?
The Battle of Bull Run
What role did women play during the Civil War?
Running farms and businesses; working in factories; serving as nurses, messengers, guides, scouts, smugglers, soldiers, and spies.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?
All people enslaved in Confederate states to be free
What was the purpose of the Civil War according to Lincoln at the beginning and what did it change to?
To save the Union. After the Emancipation Proclamation (in Jan 1, 1863), slavery was officially known of as the focus of the war.
What was the Union’s strategy to divide the Confederacy?
Gaining control of the Mississippi River, which was why Vicksburg was important (it controlled movement along that river).
What was the main cause of death for soldiers during the Civil War?
Diseases due to unsanitary conditions
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was a turning point in the war
What was the outcome of Pickett’s Charge?
It resulted in heavy losses for the Confederates and was a failed attempt to breach the Union lines.
What action did Lincoln take regarding habeas corpus during the war?
He temporarily suspended the right of habeas corpus.
What was the main theme of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?
The dedication to the principle that all men are created equal and the importance of preserving the nation.
What technological advancements were notable in the Civil War?
Use of railroads, telegraphs, photography, Minie balls (a type of bullet), and ironclad ships.
How many African Americans enlisted in the Union army during the Civil War and what famous regiment from Massachusetts were some of them in?
About 186,000.
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry (which gained respect for their bravery after the assault on Fort Wager (there were heavy casualties)).
What was Grant’s strategy for ending the war?
Total war aimed at destroying the enemy’s will and resources.
What did General Sherman do during his march through Georgia?
He destroyed everything of value to the Confederacy.
What significant victory helped Lincoln’s reelection campaign in 1864?
Sherman’s capture of Atlanta
What was the significance of the phrase ‘the rebels are our countrymen again’?
It marked a call for reconciliation after the war.
What was the human cost of the Civil War?
Between 600,000 and 800,000 soldiers dead, billions of dollars spent, and many families lost members or friends.The South was also economically devastated.
What issues remained unresolved after the Civil War?
Conflicts over states’ rights and the status of African Americans continued. While slavery and secession ended, societal tensions persisted.
What strategy did Union forces use during the Civil War?
The Anaconda Plan, which included blockading Southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River. This strategy aimed to suffocate the Confederate economy and supply lines.
What happened at Appomattox Court House?
General Lee surrendered to Union forces, marking the end of the Civil War. This event signified the collapse of the Confederate resistance.
