Civil War Study Guide Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and definitions related to the Civil War, enhancing understanding of key concepts and historical figures.

The Confederate Army

The army for the South during the Civil War.

Compromises of 1850 and 1820

Political works that attempted to balance the power between the North and the South.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

A controversial book that angered the South and made many in the North turn against slavery.

The Union Army

The army for the North during the Civil War.

Trail of Tears

The forced path of removal of American Indians from the east of the Mississippi to Oklahoma.

Jefferson Davis

The leader of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln

The leader of the Union during the Civil War.

Westward Expansion

The belief that Americans had a God-given right to spread their values to the West.

Slavery

The system that allowed some people to own other people and treat them as property.

Civil War Causes

The main disagreement which caused the Civil War, with the North wanting to end slavery and the South wanting to keep it.

Impact of Compromises

These compromises delayed the start of the Civil War but were not sufficient to prevent it.

Effects of Uncle Tom's Cabin

This book increased the tension between the North and the South and made war harder to avoid.

Role of the Union Army

This was the army that fought for the North during the Civil War.

Motives behind Westward Expansion

America's desire to spread to the West influenced the handling of slave and free states.

Jefferson Davis's Role

He was the leader of the South during the Civil War.

Lincoln's Leadership

He was the leader of the North during the Civil War.

Consequences of Westward Movement

Moving West added to the overall tension relating to slavery in the country.

Tension leading to Civil War

The balance of slave and free states created general tension in America.

The South's Army

The army that fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Military Strategies

Strategies employed by both the North and South during the Civil War.

Historical Context of the Civil War

Understanding events leading up to and during the Civil War helps contextualize the conflict.