causes
What were the causes of the civil war
economic policies and practices, cultural values, the extent and reach of the Federal government, and, most importantly, the role of slavery within American society.
what were key battles of the civil war
the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Vicksburg Campaign
Who was the 16th presdint
Abraham Lincoln - He was the 16th president Republican and was the president of the Union during the war.
What is amputation
Amputation - This refers to the surgical removal of a leg or arm. Many soldiers during the war had part of their limb amputated to prevent the spread of infection.
what was The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam - This battle was the bloodiest battle day in American history. General
Lee tried to invade Maryland and was pushed back by General McClellan and the Union.
what was the Appomattox Courthouse
Appomattox Courthouse - This is where Lee (Confederate) surrendered to Grant (Union).
what was The 1st Battle of Bull Run
The 1st Battle of Bull Run - This was the first battle of the war. The Union attempted to take
Richmond, Virginia and they were stopped by the Confederacy at Manassas, Virginia.
what was blockade
Blockade - This is when ports or waterways are blocked by warships.
what were Border states
Border States - These were slave states that did not secede from the Union during the Civil War.
what was Confederacy
Confederacy - This was what the Southern states that seceded called themselves.
what was Conscription
Conscription - This refers to forcing an individual to enroll in the military. This is also known as
the draft.
what was Contraband
Contraband - This refers to enslaved people who escaped and joined the Union as laborers.
what were Copperheads
Copperheads - These were Northern Democrats who were against the Civil War. (Peace
Democrats)
what were Draft Riots
Draft Riots - These riots broke out in New York City after Lincoln issued the Enrollment Act
and required northerners to register for military service.
The Emancipation Proclamation - This was an executive order issued
what was The Anaconda Plan
The Anaconda Plan - This plan was created by Winfield Scott, a Union general, to win the war.
It involved a blockade of the south, control of the Mississippi River, and the capturing of
Richmond.
what was the emancipation
The Emancipation Proclamation - This was an executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln on
January 1st, 1863, that freed all the people in slavery that weren’t in the Union’s control (those in
the Confederacy).
what was the ford theatre
Ford’s Theatre - This is where Lincoln was killed by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln was shot six
days after the Civil War ended.
what was the fort sumter
Fort Sumter - This was a fort that was overtaken by Confederate forces on April 12th, 1861. The
Union attempted and failed to keep the fort. This event marked the start of the war.
what was the George McClellan
George McClellan - This Union general was involved with organizing the army of the Potomac
and eventually was replaced by Lincoln because McClellan delayed attacks.
what was The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg - In this three day battle, General Robert E. Lee (Confederate) took his
army into Pennsylvania again. The Confederates failed to take the territory, and Lee would not
invade the north again.
what does inflation mean
Inflation - This refers to when the price of goods and services increase.
what does ironclad mean
Ironclad - This is a ship that is covered with metal plates to prevent destruction.
who was jefferson davis
Jefferson Davis - This man was the president of the Confederacy.
who was john wilkes booth
John Wilkes Booth - This man assassinated President Lincoln.
what was the the Massachusetts 54th
The Massachusetts 54th - This was the first African-American regiment to be allowed to take the
lead in a battle during the Civil War.