The Path To Confederation Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the time period of the American Civil War?
1861 - 1865
What is another name for the American Civil War?
War of Secession
Which states wanted to break away from the rest of the U.S. during the Civil War?
Southern states
What was the main disagreement that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
What economic system did the Southern states rely on?
Slavery
What did the Southern states try to form during the Civil War?
A separate nation where slavery was legal
Which country was neutral during the American Civil War but still traded with both the North and South?
Britain
True or False: Britain condemned slavery during the Civil War.
True
Fill in the blank: The war resulted in the death of _____ Americans.
600,000
What was the role of British mills during the Civil War?
They traded with Northern states.
What was the impact of the Civil War on slavery?
It aimed to end slavery.
What was a significant result of the American Civil War?
The preservation of the Union
What can be said about the military training of the U.S. army after the Civil War?
It was very well trained.
What event allowed the U.S. to dominate after the American Civil War?
A huge, well-trained army with no battles to fight
Why did Britain fear the U.S. after the Civil War?
Because their borders were not defended and they feared U.S. expansion
What territory did the U.S. purchase from Russia?
Alaska
Why did Russia sell Alaska to the U.S.?
Due to financial resources to protect interests in the region
When did U.S. annexation efforts begin to grow significantly?
Since 1859
Fill in the blank: The U.S. purchased Alaska because Russia had _______ to protect its interests in the region.
limited financial resources
True or False: Women had significant political power and voting rights during the period discussed.
False
What was the societal perception of women during this period?
Women had no say and were often considered subordinate to men
