The Civil War Flash Cards

Secession

The act of states leaving the United States, creating their own constitution, and stopping all trade, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America.

Anaconda Plan

A strategy by Winfield Scott to economically suffocate the South during the Civil War, aiming to smother them economically.

Trench Warfare

A new fighting style in the Civil War involving ditches, reinforced barricades, and high casualty rates.

Battle of Bull Run

The first major battle of the Civil War, resulting in a Confederate victory and highlighting the generals Irvin McDowell and Stonewall Jackson.

Emancipation Proclamation

A symbolic and practical move by Lincoln to change the focus of the war to end slavery and reunite the United States.

Sherman’s Total War

General Sherman's destructive march through Georgia to break the spirit of the South during the Civil War.

Appomattox Court House

The location where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, marking the end of the Civil War with generous terms of surrender.