Vocabulary
This word describes the time in U.S. history before the Civil War. What is the word?
Antebellum
This 16th president of the United States is known for preserving the Union during the Civil War and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Who is he?
Abraham Lincoln
This belief puts a state's power above the national government. What is the term for favoring a state's sovereignty?
State's Rights
This notorious Civil War prisoner-of-war camp in Macon County, Georgia, saw the tragic death of over 13,000 Union soldiers. What is the name of this infamous camp?
Andersonville
These private Southern ships tried to evade the Union blockade during the Civil War, seeking to trade cotton with European countries for manufactured goods. What were these vessels called?
Blockade Runners
This term refers to the act of separating from a nation or state to become independent. In 1860, it resulted in the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union, ultimately leading to the Civil War.
Secession
In 1857, a significant court ruling favored the southern view on slavery. It declared that enslaved people and free blacks couldn't sue because they were not considered U.S. citizens. Who was the slave who sued for his freedom?
Dred Scott
In the early 1830s, a states' rights dispute over tariffs, particularly between the North and South, sparked a crisis. Which state was upset about tariffs affecting cotton profits, even threatened nullification and secession.
South Carolina
This Union strategy in the Civil War involved blockading Southern ports and seizing control of the Mississippi River, earning its name from a constricting snake. What was this plan called?
Anaconda Plan
This Confederate victory in Georgia, the largest battle fought in the state, occurred from September 18-20, 1863, and set the stage for the Battle of Chattanooga. Over 16,000 soliders died in this battle. What was the name of this significant Civil War battle?
Battle of Chickamauga
This verb means to render something legally void or ineffective, often used to challenge or invalidate a law or decision.
Nullify
Clue: This Union Army leader, famous for the "March to the Sea," led his troops through Georgia and other Southern states, leaving a trail of destruction during the U.S. Civil War. Who is this notable figure?
William T. Sherman
The Compromise of 1850 had significant provisions, including the admission of California as a free state, upsetting the balance of power. In return, the North accepted a controversial act that required the return of runaway enslaved people. What was this compromise, and what key measure did the North agree to?
Fugitive Slave Act
This wartime document declared the freedom of enslaved people in rebellious states unless the South rejoined the Union by January 1, 1863. What is the name of this significant declaration?
Emancipation Proclamation
This Confederate general, facing overwhelming odds against Sherman's forces, believed in using defensive tactics to slow down the Union campaign. Who was the Southern commander who aimed to lure Sherman into costly head-on attacks by digging into defensive positions?
General Joseph Johnston
In warfare, this term refers to the strategic effort of sealing off a port or region to prevent goods, supplies, or military reinforcements from entering or leaving.
Blockade
This influential Georgian served as a U.S. Senator, Georgia Governor, and Vice-President of the Confederate States of America (C.S.A.). He is responsible for the Georgia Platform Who is this prominent political figure?
Alexander Stephens
In this election, Abraham Lincoln emerged victorious, leading to the secession of Southern states from the Union. Which significant election marked Lincoln's ascent to the presidency? (What was the year?)
Election of 1860
This series of battles in the Western Theater of the American Civil War aimed at capturing Atlanta during the summer of 1864. Led by William T. Sherman, the Union campaign included victories at Dalton and Resaca but faced a setback at Kennesaw Mountain. What was this military campaign called?
Atlanta Campaign
This term refers to the formal approval or acceptance of a decision, action, or agreement, often through a vote. What is the word?
Ratify
his term describes an intense loyalty or focus on the interests of a particular region rather than the nation as a whole, and it was a significant factor leading up to the American Civil War.
Sectionalism
This Chief Justice played a key role in the infamous Dred Scott decision of 1857. He wrote the majority opinion. Who was the Chief Justice associated with this landmark case?
Chief Justice Roger B. Taney
In the election of 1860, the Republican Party's main objective, which alarmed southern slave owners, was to thwart the spread of slavery. What was the key goal of the Republican Party during this election?
prevent the expansion of slavery.
Led by William T. Sherman, this Union military campaign from November 15 to December 25, 1864, aimed for Savannah as its ultimate objective. What strategy did Sherman employ to undermine the South's will to fight during this campaign?
March to the Sea
This term describes an individual captured by the enemy during a conflict and held in captivity, typically a member of the military. What is the term for someone held captive during war?
Prisoner of War