Milton Flashcards EX Test 3 - 13 - 25

What was one reason why abolitionists and Black people did not support President Abraham Lincoln?

He was hypocritical and racist.

What event marked the first state to secede from the Union, and when did it occur?

South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860.

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis.

What was the main reason Southern states seceded from the Union?

To protect their state rights and the institution of slavery.

What important event did Georgia's secession lead to?

It contributed to the Civil War and ultimately the end of slavery.

Which political group wanted to abolish slavery during the Civil War?

Radical Republicans.

Why did border states present a unique viewpoint during the Civil War?

Their loyalty to the Union was influenced by geographic, economic, political, and social factors.

What was the main economic concern of border state Unionists regarding secession?

The fear of negative economic impacts from leaving the Union.

Why did Mississippi secessionists primarily support secession?

To preserve the institution of slavery.

What opposition did Northern abolitionists have concerning slavery?

Moral and religious opposition.

What was the Supreme Court's initial stance on the legality of state secession before the Civil War?

There was no official opinion on whether states could secede.

What significant ruling followed the Civil War regarding secession?

The Supreme Court ruled that states could not secede from the Union.

What prominent document did Lincoln issue on January 1, 1863?

The Emancipation Proclamation.

What did moderate Southerners think about the concept of secession?

They viewed it as a lost cause and believed it would weaken the government.

How did Northern Moderates view the issue of slavery compared to Union preservation?

They prioritized maintaining the Union over addressing slavery.

What was the primary reason for border state slaveholders' hesitation to support secession?

They supported slavery but were loyal to the Union.

What did the South see as morally correct regarding their economy?

The institution of slavery.

Who was the commanding officer of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.

What was the outcome of the attack on Fort Wagner?

The 54th suffered heavy casualties and Fort Wagner was never taken by the Union.

What sparked the New York City Draft Riots of July 1863?

Racial and class antagonisms, along with resentment towards the draft.

What was the conscription law of 1862 in the Confederate army regarding men with slaves?

A person with 20 or more slaves did not have to serve.

What was a significant argument against using Black soldiers in the Confederate army, according to some Southern leaders?

It was hypocritical to use Black forces because they were considered 'inferior'.

What was the reaction of General Robert E. Lee towards the use of Black soldiers?

He endorsed using Black soldiers.

When did the Civil War officially come to an end?

April 1865, after Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.

What was a major consequence of secession in terms of the Civil War?

It solidified the formation of the Confederate States of America.

What was one reason Southern representatives were resistant to the Union?

Their dependency on slavery.

What did Northern Moderates think was essential for maintaining political unity during the Civil War?

Facilitating political action.

How did some free Blacks in the South respond to the offer to fight for the Confederacy?

Their petition was rejected.

What was one outcome of the Crittenden-Johnson Resolution?

It stated the war was being fought to preserve the Union.

Which states followed South Carolina in secession?

Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

What was the unique viewpoint of border state Unionists shaped by?

Geographic, economic, political, and social factors.

What did the draft riots demonstrate about social tensions in the North?

Racial and class antagonisms were heightened.

What was the perception of secession among moderate Southerners?

They saw it as a betrayal.

Why did Lincoln initially not advocate for abolition?

He was morally opposed to slavery but focused on preserving the Union.

Which factions within the Republican party had different attitudes about the war and slavery?

Moderate Republicans prioritized union, while Radical Republicans wanted abolition.

What role did Black laborers play in the Confederate states?

They were often forced to labor for state governments.

What fear did South Carolina secessionists have if slavery was abolished?

That freed enslaved people would revolt.

What notorious strategy did Democratic party leaders employ during the Draft Riots?

They convinced Irish Americans that the war was solely for the benefit of Blacks.

What did Chief Justice Roger B. Taney argue regarding secession?

States had the right to secede and blamed Republicans for starting the war.

What were the key contributions of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

They proved that Black men could fight for their equality.

How did moderate Southerners view their allegiance to the Union compared to secession?

They felt secession would weaken the national government.

What did Lincoln fear as the Civil War escalated?

The failure of the American experiment in self-government.

Which prominent figure did not support secession and was a Union spy?

Elizabeth Van Lew.

What significant military event took place at Fort Wagner?

An attack led by the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.