Unit 9 - Civil War Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
A
He was the U.S president and was against secession. He wanted to preserve the union.
2
Q
What were the Union’s advantages?
A
They had more factories, railroads, and money than the Confederacy.
3
Q
Why was the battle of Vicksburg important?
A
The Union Captured the Mississippi river and divided the Confederacy in half.
4
Q
Why was the Appomattox important?
A
The Confederacy surrendered to the union and ended the civil war.
5
Q
Who is General Grant?
A
He was the Union’s commanding general and accepted General Robert E. Lee’s surrender.
