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Who was Abraham Lincoln?
The president of the Union
Who was Jefferson Davis?
President of the confederacy
Who wins the war? How?
North wins, South surrenders
what does the 13th amendment do?
ban slavery
what advantages did the north have?
Who was Robert E Lee?
Southern general
Who was Ulysses S Grant?
Northern General
How do you rebuild after a civil war?
rejoin the south to the union, rebuild south economy, and protect african american rights
why did the south have more problems than the north after the civil war?
They had a lot more to change and rebuild
What advantages did the south have?
Homefield advantage, good leadership, army, defense
What are the causes of the civil war?
- Lincoln became president, South did not like that, they thought he would get rid of slavery. South wanted slavery.
What are some of Norths advantages in the war?
money, railroads, more people, navy
what happens after the rebuilding process? (positives)
African Americans become freemen, got paid for work, able to have families, and able to own land and be in politics
How did many of the Southern states keep freed African Americans from voting? (hint: it's a black code)
poll tax - required them to pay before voting, most freed men did not have that money to pay
What role did the Freedmen's Bureau play in reconstruction?
Helped freed african americans integrate into society
What are some of Norths disadvantages in the war?
leadership, they had to invade, no will to fight
What are some of Souths advantages in the war?
homefield advantage, strong leadership, army, strong defense
what happens after the rebuilding process? (negatives)
segregation, black codes, racial violence, KKK
Who were scalawags?
White southerners working with the north
What are some of souths disadvantages in the war?
limited food, less people, less industry
Who is winning first? What battle changes this?
South is winning first, battle of Antienam happens, North starts winning
What did the Missouri Compromise propose? Did this work?
Attempted to maintain a balance between free and slave states, no
who were carpetbaggers?
traveled from north to south to help african americans