Civil War 1
When did the Civil War take place?
1861-1865
During the beginning of the Civil War, who were most of the soldiers?
Volunteers
What was the Union war strategy called?
The Anaconda Plan
What did the South's economy depend on?
King Cotton
What is the term for leaving the Union?
Southern states seceding
Where and when did the Civil War begin?
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
Who won the Civil War?
The North or the Union
What was the age range of Civil War soldiers?
18-30
What led to the abolition of slavery?
The Union victory
What were 2 roles did women have in the Civil War?
-Spies
-Soldiers in disguise
-Nurses
What is was the secret, hidden journey to freedom for slaves called?
The Underground Railroad
What was a person called who wanted to end slavery?
An abolitionist
What was the most common food for soldiers to eat?
Hard Tack
Name one battle the Confederates won
The Battle of Bull Run
What were the people fighting for the South called?
Confederates
Who developed the Anaconda Plan?
Winfield Scott
What was the colors of Union and Confederate uniforms?
Union: Blue
Confederate Gray or Brown
What are 2 examples of soldier poor hygiene
-not washing
-drinking water they bathed in
-beards that carried disease
-
Name one of the two iron clads
Merrimack
The Monitor
What was the speech called that Lincoln gave after the Civil War?
The Gettysburg Address
What was the court ruling that declared that enslaved people were property and people could do whatever they wanted with their property?
The Dred Scott Decision
Name all 5 border states correctly
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri and West Virginia
Name 4 early battles of the Civil War
- Battle of Bull Run, Battle at Antietam, 7 Days Battle, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Fort Henry, Battle of Fort Donelson
Name all three new technology during the Civil War discussed in your notes
Minne Ball
Rifle
Iron Clads