The Civil War

This set of flashcards covers key terms and events related to the Civil War, highlighting significant strategies, battles, and social changes during the conflict.

Fort Sumter

The location of the first shots fired in the Civil War, signaling the beginning of hostilities.

Confederate States of America

The new nation formed by the states that seceded from the Union, consisting of eleven southern states.

The Anaconda Plan

Union strategy to surround the South by land and sea, cut off its trade, and capture its capital, Richmond.

Emancipation Proclamation

The formal order issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves in Confederate states to be free.

Total War

Military strategy that targets not only enemy armies but also the economic resources and civilian population supporting them.

Gettysburg Address

A famous speech delivered by Lincoln at the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, emphasizing equality and the principles of the nation.

Vicksburg

Key city on the Mississippi River that was besieged by Union forces, leading to its capture and the splitting of the Confederacy.

Draft Riots

Violent outbreaks among northern citizens opposing the draft enacted during the Civil War, particularly in New York City.

54th Massachusetts Infantry

One of the first African American regiments to fight in the Civil War, noted for its courage, especially during the assault on Fort Wagner.

Appomattox Courthouse

The location where General Lee surrendered the Confederate Army to General Grant, effectively ending the Civil War.