Civil War and Reconstruction

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts about the Civil War and Reconstruction.

John Brown

An abolitionist who believed armed resistance to slavery was necessary and led a raid at Harpers Ferry.

Civil War

Conflict between the Confederates and the Union from 1861 to 1865 over issues including slavery.

Emancipation Proclamation

An executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in Confederate states.

Gettysburg Address

A speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln dedicating a cemetery for soldiers who died at Gettysburg, emphasizing American ideals.

Appomattox Court House

Location where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.

Fort Sumter

The site in Charleston, South Carolina, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

Abraham Lincoln

14th President of the United States known for leading the country during the Civil War and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Ulysses S. Grant

Union General during the Civil War who accepted Lee's surrender and later became the 18th President.

Robert E. Lee

General of the Confederate Army whose defeat at Gettysburg marked a turning point in the Civil War.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in the United States, passed in 1920.

Thirteenth Amendment

Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.

Fourteenth Amendment

Defined citizenship rights and provided equal protection under the law.

Fifteenth Amendment

Prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race.

Battle of Gettysburg

A pivotal battle in the Civil War fought from July 1-3, 1863, resulting in heavy casualties and a defeat for Lee's army.

Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

Confederate general known for his military tactics and significant role in the Civil War, died in 1863.

Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

Pledged to preserve the Union and avoid war unless provoked.

Vicksburg

A significant Union victory in 1863 that secured control of the Mississippi River.

Primary Source

Original records from an event, such as letters, photos, and firsthand accounts.

Secondary Source

Later writings and interpretations of events, including textbooks and articles.

John Wilkes Booth

Assassinated Abraham Lincoln in 1865, which heightened tensions between North and South.