Topic 9-lessons 5, 7, 9 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Why did the Union want to control the Mississippi River?
- They would be able to move into the heart of the South
- They wanted to stop supply going to the Eastern confederacy.
What was the only remaining city that the Union needed to capture in the west?
Vicksburg
What was the Union goal in the east?
To capture the Confederate capitol…the city of Richmond, Virginia
Who were the confederates looking to for help?
European powers such as Britain and France
Which people were granted their legal freedom by the Emancipation Proclamation?
Enslaved people in rebel-held territory in the South
What organization did Clara Barton found?
The American Red Cross
What is another name for the Peace Democrats?
Copperheads
What are 3 ways the Union and Confederacy paid for the war?
Borrowing money, passing new taxes, and printing more money.
What did the Confederate loose all hopes of?
They lost all hope of gaining help from Britain and France.
What strategy did General Sherman use to end the war?
Total war…this destroyed everything in their path
What happened at the Appomattox Court House?
Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the Civil War
What are the only two battles fought on northern soil?
Gettysburg and Antietam…Both Union victories
How long did the Gettysburg battle last?
3 days
What two “weapons” did Lincoln use to help the North win?
Railroads and telegraphs
What is the name of one Union victory?
Shiloh
What is the name of one Confederate victory?
Fort Sumter
