America Divides
Why did America divide?
The southern states feared slavery would end. The union did not want the southern states to leave the union.
What was the fort that the Union took over in South Carlina?
Fort Sumter
After the Union took Fort Sumter, what did the Southern states do?
Seceded
What are the strengths of Lincoln?
Strong leadership, handle war, handle politics, deal with Slavery issues
Neither side expected the war to be?
A long, brutal war
Which side wanted slavery to end?
The union.
What was the strenghts of the North
More weapons, railroads, faster transportation, population, more money, stranger Navy
Confederate soldiers fought for?
Their States, Their homes, Southern independence
What proclamation declared enslaved people free in Confederate States.
Emancipation Proclamation
Could the African Americans join the army, and what side did they join?
Yes and they joined the Union
Before the Civil War the states could join?
Voluntarily
What was the weakness of the Union?
They had to invade the South and many Northen soldiers lacked experience.
What are the weaknesses of the Confederacy?
smaller population, fewer soldiers, Less industry, weaker Economy.
Whi said " I will end slavery everywhere"?
Lincoln
What Battle did the Civil War go on for three days and had 50,000 casualtiies?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The North wanted the Union to be?
permanent
Who was a major Union General?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who ws a skill confederate leader?
Robert E. Lee
Lincoln decided to act on slavery in what year?
1862
What act officially started the war?
Unions attack on Fort Sumter
The Southern States formed?
A completely separate government.
Why did the Union change their reason for war from saving the Union to slavery?
They saw slavery as unfair to the slaves.
What are the strengths of the South?
Experienced generals, fighting at home, Knew the land, motivation
What is another reason Lincoln proclaimed the Emancipation Proclamation?
Prevent Foreign Help
Why was the Civil War so deadly?
New technology