Chapter 17.1 and 17.2

What basic strategy did the Confederacy pursue during the Civil War?

The Confederacy had the strategy to conduct a defensive war to protect their territory.

Did many teenagers serve in the military during the Civil War?

Yes, many teenagers served, sometimes younger than 18, enlisting in various roles.

What were the four border states that remained in the Union despite allowing slavery?

Maryland, Kentucky, Delaware, and Missouri.

What were Confederates sometimes called?

Rebels, Secessionists, or Graybacks.

Which countries did the South expect support from during the Civil War?

Great Britain and France.

What city was the capital of the Confederacy?

Richmond, Virginia.

Who devised the North's war plan known as the Anaconda Plan?

General Winfield Scott.

What was the Union's strategy for gaining control of the Mississippi River?

The Anaconda Plan.

What was the main goal of the North at the beginning of the Civil War?

To preserve the Union.

What were the strengths of the South during the Civil War?

Knowledge of terrain, strong military leadership, and a tradition of military culture.

Which side won a narrow victory at the Battle of Shiloh?

The Union.

What is the term for people killed, wounded, captured, or missing in action?

Casualties.

Who won the First Battle of Bull Run?

The Confederacy.

What was the goal of the Confederacy in creating ironclad warships?

To break the Union blockade and challenge naval dominance.

Why did the Union want to control the Mississippi River?

To split the Confederacy, control transportation, and open river commerce.

What battle was the single deadliest day of fighting in the Civil War?

The Battle of Antietam.

What document indicated that slavery would end if the Union won the war?

The Emancipation Proclamation.

What did the capture of New Orleans signify for the Confederacy?

Loss of a major port and reduced supply capabilities.

Who led the Army of Northern Virginia?

General Robert E. Lee.

What nickname did General Thomas J. Jackson earn at the First Battle of Bull Run?

Stonewall.