Aice US history Chapter 2

What were the Border States during the Civil War and why were they significant?

Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri were crucial due to their strategic locations.

What was the purpose of the Union blockade during the Civil War?

To restrict trade and limit foreign support of the Confederacy.

How did military strategies change from 1861 to 1865 during the Civil War?

Initial strategies focused on quick victories while later strategies included total war and targeting Southern infrastructure.

What resource advantages did the North have over the South during the Civil War?

The North had a larger population, greater financial resources, industrial strength, and an extensive railway system.

How did foreign influences impact the Civil War?

The involvement and perspectives of Britain and France influenced international dynamics and support.

What were the effects of conscription during the Civil War?

It led to unrest and restricted civil liberties introduced by both the Confederacy and the Union.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation and its intended purpose?

Issued in 1863, it aimed to weaken the Confederacy and redefine the purpose of the war by freeing slaves in rebelling states.

How did life in the Confederate States change during the Civil War?

The Confederacy faced social and political divisions, economic struggles, and inequalities due to slavery.

What was the difference in political approaches between the North and South during the Civil War?

The South was influenced by oligarchies and slavery interests while Northern politics were more diverse and reform-oriented.

What characterized Presidential Reconstruction under Lincoln and Johnson?

Lincoln and Johnson had differing approaches in leniency and policy intentions towards reconstruction.

What were the key outcomes of the Radical Reconstruction from Congress?

Led to the impeachment of President Johnson and significant civil rights amendments.

What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments accomplish?

13th abolished slavery, 14th granted citizenship and equal protection, 15th prohibited voting discrimination based on race.

How did the new economic model for ex-slaves differ from the previous plantation system?

It shifted to various economic initiatives beyond plantation agriculture.

What role did the Freedmen’s Bureau play in Reconstruction?

It helped in the education and rebuilding of the South following the war.

What were the Black Codes and their impact on Reconstruction?

Implemented to restrict the rights of freedmen, reinforcing white supremacy and segregation.

What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?

Aimed to guarantee equal rights in public accommodations.

What did the Compromise of 1877 entail and its effect on Reconstruction?

Resolved the contested 1876 election, leading to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, effectively ending Reconstruction.