civil war

Emancipation Proclamation

Declared all slaves in southern states that seceded from the Union to be freed, aimed to punish seceding states and prevent others from following suit.

Conscription

Introduction of drafting men for military service during the Civil War.

Robert E

Considered the best general in the U.S., declined Lincoln's offer to lead the Union, and joined the Confederacy due to his ties to Virginia.

Blockade

Strategy used by the North to block Southern ports, ruin the economy, and prevent the South from obtaining weapons and supplies from abroad.

Battle of Gettysburg

A turning point in the Civil War where the Union forces defeated the Confederates, boosting Union morale and confidence.

Vicksburg

Grant's successful campaign to take control of Vicksburg, cutting off the South's food supply by controlling the Mississippi River.

Sherman's March

General Sherman's destructive campaign through Georgia, practicing total war by destroying resources and civilian property.

Total War

Strategy employed by the Union to destroy not only Confederate armies but also engage civilians and resources in the conflict.

Morse Code

Communication method used during the Civil War, transmitted through telegraph poles, allowing for quick communication between Union forces.

Battle of Antietam

Bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War, where McClellan's Union forces repelled Lee's Confederate army, leading to Lee's retreat.