Civil War

Who was Jefferson Davis?

Elected as President of the Confederacy and took charge of Confederate war plans.

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

An executive order by Lincoln in 1863 that proclaimed freedom for 3 of 4 million slaves.

What was the Battle of Gettysburg?

A major battle in July 1863, leading to over 20,000 wounded soldiers and Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.

What did the South fight for during the Civil War?

States' rights and the right to maintain slavery.

Who led the Union Army to victory at the end of the Civil War?

Ulysses S. Grant.

What was the capital of the Confederacy?

Richmond, Virginia.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run?

The Union initially controlled but ultimately lost to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson.

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

It officially freed all slaves in the United States.

Who was Robert E. Lee?

The leading commander of the Confederate army known for his tactical skill.

What was the purpose of the Anaconda Plan?

A three-part strategy to defeat the Confederacy by destroying Richmond, controlling the Mississippi River, and blocking Southern ports.

What was the significance of the Battle at Fort Sumter?

It marked the first shots fired in the Civil War.

What did William Sherman do during his march?

He led a destructive march across Georgia that aimed to destroy Southern morale and infrastructure.

What key event took place at Appomattox Court House?

The final surrender of the Confederacy where Lee surrendered to Grant.

What role did Frederick Douglass play during the Civil War?

He advocated for black regiments to fight in the war and for the 14th and 15th amendments.

What led to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?

A plot to kill main government officials to spur the South to continue the war.

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

The bloodiest single day battle in American history with 23,000 casualties.

Who was George McClellan?

The original General of the Union who won Battle of Antietam but was criticized for lack of aggression.

What was the outcome of the Siege of New Orleans?

Union naval commander David Farragut captured South's largest city and raised the U.S. flag five days later.

What did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address proclaim?

A new birth of freedom and the importance of a government of the people.

What were ironclad ships?

Ships that resisted burning and cannon fire, marking the end of wooden ships in warfare.

What was the impact of the Civil War on the United States?

It resulted in one unified nation rather than a federation of independent states.