9.3 - 9.4 Study Guide (copy)

What does secession mean in the context of the Civil War?

To leave the Union and break away from an organization.

What is habeas corpus?

The right of citizens under arrest to demand that authorities justify their imprisonment.

What were the Border States during the Civil War?

Slave states that remained in the Union.

What was the significance of the Civil War?

It was a war between two different groups of the same country.

What ended Lee’s final invasion into the North?

The Battle of Gettysburg.

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It ended possible foreign support for the Confederacy, hurt the South, and helped the North.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run?

It was the first major battle of the war, demonstrating that it would be long and bloody.

How did the Battle of Shiloh unfold?

Confederates won the first day, but the Union rallied and won the battle, leading to Grant's fame.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Antietam?

An important 'victory' for the Union that allowed Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

What was the Anaconda Plan?

A strategy to blockade the South to cut off trade and supplies and control the Mississippi River.

Why did Lincoln deny interest in ending slavery before 1862?

Mainly to keep the border states in the Union.

What event started the Civil War?

The Confederates fired on Fort Sumter.

How did Lincoln attempt to silence opposition during the war?

By jailing enemies of the Union without trial.

What was emphasized in Lincoln's Inaugural Speech?

The importance of preserving the Union.

How did the Emancipation Proclamation transform the purpose of the Civil War?

It turned the war into a fight for freedom.

What were ways to avoid military service in the North and South?

North: pay for a substitute; South: own a certain number of slaves.

What advantages did the North have during the Civil War?

More industrial resources, larger population, extensive railway networks.

What contributed to the Confederacy's victory at the First Battle of Bull Run?

Confederate officers’ familiarity with the territory.

What were the main objectives of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

Break the blockade, capture Washington DC, gain foreign support.

What was the primary cause of deaths during the Civil War?

Most deaths occurred from disease.

Why did Lincoln view emancipation as a military tactic?

It would weaken the South, provide the Union with moral high ground, and deter foreign intervention.

What was the purpose of Sherman's March through Georgia?

To diminish the southern population's support for the war.

What were the outcomes of the Battle of Vicksburg?

Gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, was a major victory, and split the Confederacy in half.

According to Lincoln, what was the cause of the Civil War?

Slavery.

Where did the Civil War essentially end?

With Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.

Who assassinated President Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth.

What sentiment is expressed in Lincoln's quote about charity for all?

It reflects a desire for national healing after the war.

What themes were emphasized in Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address?

Unity and Healing.

What were considered the major turning points in the Civil War?

The Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg.

How did the Civil War affect the role of the federal government?

It resulted in a larger role of the federal government in Americans’ lives.

What was the impact of the Union’s total war policy?

It led to widespread devastation throughout the South.

What change in American attitudes resulted from the Civil War?

A stronger sense of nationalism.

How did the Civil War affect the role of the presidency?

The president became a more important and powerful political figure.

What contributed to the high death toll in the Civil War?

Disease, inadequate medical care, and unsanitary conditions of military camps.

What challenges did African Americans face after the end of slavery?

They faced discrimination for many years.

What was a consequence of the Confederate government printing more money?

The purchasing power of Confederate dollars decreased.

What challenges did the South face after the Civil War?

Loss of valuable property and resources.

What roles did women play during the Civil War?

Volunteered as nurses, ran family farms and businesses, and used fake names to enlist.