Election of 1860
This Republican candidate won the Election of 1860 and later became the 16th President of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln
Who were some of the Union (North) Generals?
Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, George B. McClellan.
How many African American soldiers served?
About 179,000 black soldiers served in different jobs.
Who Killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What advantage did the South have during the war?
A lot of battles took place in the south, so they had home-field advantage.
The Election of 1860 was held on this date.
November 6, 1860
Who were some of the Confederate (South) Generals?
Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, James Longstreet
How did white and black soldiers differ when it came to war.
Black soldiers often faced unfair treatment, including being paid less than white soldiers at first.
When did Abraham Lincoln get killed?
Abraham Lincon got killed on April 14, 1865
What advantage did the North have during the war?
The North had manpower because a lot of people volunteered for the war instead of being forced to.
After Lincoln's election, seven Southern states chose to leave the Union. What is this called?
Secede
What is William Tecumseh Sherman famous for?
Sherman is famous for his "March to the Sea," where he destroyed supplies and railroads to weaken the South.
How many black men got awarded the Medal of Valor.
16 soldiers
Where did Abraham Lincoln die?
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
What disadvantage did the North have during the war?
The North had to deal with new land and didn't know the place really well.
Which side had more factories, railroads, and a larger population during the Civil War?
North (Union)
How did Thomas Jackson earn his nickname "Stonewall"?
Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" for standing firm in battle. He was one of Lee’s most trusted generals.
What foundation was created to help organize and manage black soldiers?
The Bureau of Colored Troops
What gun was used to kill Abraham Lincoln?
A .44 caliber Derringer pistol
What disadvantage did the South have during the war?
The South did have many soldiers that acutlly wanted to fight.
What were the four main candidates during the election?
Abraham Lincoln (Republican), John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Stephen A. Douglas (Northern Democrat), and John Bell (Constitutional Union).
Who were the two important generals for Robert E. Lee.
James Longstreet and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What famous attack had brave black soldiers apart off?
The attack on Fort Wagner
How did John Wilkes Booth escape after the assassination?
Booth escaped through the theater’s back door, jumping onto the stage and fleeing the scene on horseback.
When did the tension between South and North end?
1865