Review 1
How many volunteer soldiers did Abraham Lincoln call for after the Civil War began?
75,000
Who was elected president in 1860?
Lincoln
Some people felt strongly loyal to the __________, believing the U.S. should stay together.
Union
Name two Confederate Generals that were mentioned in the handout, "Differences in Resources."
Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson
Name one disadvantage the Confederacy (South) had during the Civil War.
Fewer ships; More farms and less factories; lower population
How did the Civil War begin?
The attack on Fort Sumter.
Name one disadvantage the Union (North) had during the war.
Fighting on foreign soil; military leaders were not as effective fighting
Which two nations did the South try to form an alliance with during the Civil War?
England (Britain) and France
Some Americans tried to stay _________ in the hopes to avoid the _____________ and ___________ of war.
Neutral; violence; destruction.
Name three advantages the Confederacy (South) had over the Union (North).
Better military leaders; fighting on their home turf; highly motivated soldiers.
Name three advantages the Union (North) had over the Confederate states (South)
Larger population; Skilled workers; Factories; Better transportation; Larger Navy.
Which state is Fort Sumter in?
South Carolina
Why did the Southern states leave the Union after the Election of 1860?
They thought he would abolish slavery in their states, causing their economy to collapse.
Name the four border states.
Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware
Abraham Lincoln used __________ or ______________ to keep border states from leaving the Union.
Force; Special measures
Name three reasons why the border states were important to the Union.
They had valuable resources; strategic locations, large population
What was the name of the new Southern nation created after the Election of 1860?
The Confederate States of America (CSA)
Most Southerners believed in the right to ________ and form their own government.
Secede (Separate)