Important people
Why was Abraham Lincoln important?
He was a commander + chief, he preserved the U.S. Abolished Slavery, by creating the emancipation proclamation.
Why was the Gettysburg Battle a turning point, for the civil war?
It stopped the Confederate General, Robert Lee, invasion of the North.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, and took action to freeing slaves from slave owners.
Why was Ulysses S. Grant important?
Ulysses S. Grant was the commanding general who led the Union to win the civil war.
Why is the Fort Sumter battle so important?
It was the spark for the military that started the american civil war.
What is the 14th Amendment?
Everyone was able to have U.S. Citizenship, including formerly enslaved people
Jefferson Davis is important because he was the political leader of the South during the American Civil War.
Who won the Antietam Battle
The Union
What is the 15th Amendment?
The government cannot deny the citizen's right to vote based on the color of their race/color.
Why was Robert E. Lee important?
Robert was a confederated military commander, and Lee worked to restored peace.
How many days did the Chickamauga Battle last?
September 18-20, 3 days
What did the Emancipation proclamation do?
The Emancipation proclamation was written by Lincoln, and it declared that all slaves in Confederate state that are rebelling against the union, are set free forever.
Why was Frederick Douglass important?
He helped shaped the civil war by pushing Lincoln to make an end to slavery. He recruited 2 of his sons to join the war.
What happened at the VicksBurg battle?
They gained control over the Mississippi river and the confederacy split into two.