Civil War in Georgia (1861-1865)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the Civil War in Georgia, highlighting significant events, strategies, and figures.

Civil War

A war between citizens of the same country.

Emancipation Proclamation

An order issued by President Lincoln freeing slaves in Confederate states.

Chickamauga

Site of a major battle in 1863, marking a significant Confederate victory.

Sherman's Atlanta Campaign

A military campaign led by Union General William T. Sherman aimed at capturing Atlanta.

Sherman's March to the Sea

A military campaign from Atlanta to Savannah that aimed to cripple the South's economy.

Andersonville Prison

The South's largest prison for Union soldiers, known for inhumane conditions.

The Anaconda Plan

Union strategy to blockade Southern ports and divide the Confederacy.

Blockade Runners

Small boats used by the South to evade Union blockades and transport goods.

King Cotton Diplomacy

The South's strategy to leverage its cotton production to gain foreign support.

20-Slave Exemption

A Confederate exemption from the draft for slave owners with 20 or more slaves.

Total War

A strategy of war that targets both military and civilian resources.

Ulysses S. Grant

Union general who led the charge in the later years of the Civil War.

Confederacy

The group of Southern states that seceded from the Union.

Union Blockade

The strategy used by the North to prevent the South from trading.

Richmond, Virginia

The capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Macon, GA

Location of Andersonville Prison, notorious for its harsh conditions.