Pre Civil War
The state that had two governments, one pro slavery and one anti slavery
Kansas
The Amendment that freed slaves in all parts of the US
13 Amendment
To not take part in some activity such as voting
Abstain
The main goal of the South in the Civil War
Win recognition as an independent nation and preserving their way of life
President Johnsons reconstruction plan
Restoration
The enslaved African American who tried to sue for his freedom
Dred Scott
Three ways African Americans helped war efforts in the North
Possible answers: Served in army and navy, worked as guides and spies
To cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies from coming in or out
Blockade
The percent prices went up in the North during the Civil War
80%
Group that voted to deny seats to representatives from states reconstructed under Lincon's plan
Radical Republicans
The latitude set in the Missouri compromise were slavery was prohibited
36o,30
Group the helped African Americans get jobs and education
Freedmen's Bureau
Emancipate
To free from slavery
Three advantages the South had in the war
Strong support from white population (states rights)
Fighting on familiar territory
Good military leaders
Second Reconstruction Plan
Required the military to begin registering voters and prepare new constitutional conventions
The year of the congressional election between Lincoln and Douglas
Election of 1858
The 14 Amendment
Granted full citizenship to individuals borne in the US
Entrenched
Occupying a strong defense position
Tactic the Union used later in the War to weaken the South
Emancipation Proclamation
Plan that only people who swore they had never taken up arms against the Union could vote
Wade-Davis Plan
They date the Confederacy seceded from the Union
February 1861
The First Reconstruction Act
Creation of new governments in 10 southern states that had not ratified 14th amendment, divided Southern states into military districts, protected African American males right to vote, Banned former Confederates from holding office
Habeas Corpus
a legal order for an inquiry to determine whether or not a person has been lawfully imprisoned
Battle General Grant won that gained the Union control of the Mississippi River
Battle of Vicksburg
Compromise of 1877
Government would give more aid to the south and withdraw troops. Democrats had to protect African American rights.