America's Founding Ideals
The freedom to act or think without being limited by unnecessary force
The "compromise" that entered Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
Missouri Compromise of 1820
The woman who volunteered for the Union, starting off by gathering food and supplies, but eventually became a nurse
Founded the American Red Cross
Clara Barton
The name of the Union munitions base located in Confederate territory, which was attacked and kicked off the Civil War
Fort Sumter
This advancement in muskets allowed bullets to travel more accurately, faster, and for longer distances
Rifling (grooves)
The promise that people should have the chance to attain their hopes and dreams
Opportunity
One of the most infamous slave revolts in U.S history that led to the death of over 60 white people
laws passed prohbiting enslaved people to read
Nat Turner's Rebellion 1831
Draft riots & Bread riots
Larger Navy, more railroads, industrial economy, and a population of 18.5 million people
Strengths for the Union (North)
The total number of states that seceded and rebelled against the United States
11
Basic conditions guaranteed to each person
Rights
The act that allowed for "popular sovereignty" into the Kansas and Nebraska territories
leading to Bleeding Kansas
Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
The original plan of the Union to slowly "choke" the South by setting up a naval blockade and using railroads to cut off their trade
Anaconda Plan
Cotton economy, Strong military leadership, and ability to fight a defensive war
Strengths of the Confederacy (South)
Lincoln's executive order that declared all enslaved people free in rebellious states and allowed African Americans to serve as combatants in the Union army
Emancipation Proclamation
The status of having the same opportunities, rights, and privileges as others
Equality
The conflict over South Carolina nullifying federal tariffs that cited issues over "states' rights", federal overreach, and secession
Nullification Crisis of 1832
For every 1 soldier that died in battle, and estimated ___________ died of disease from unsanitary conditions in camp.
2-3 soldiers
The first battle of the Civil War which took place 30 miles outside of D.C, July 21 1861.
The First Battle of Bull Run
Civil War battles often have 2 names, the Union named battles after
Naturally occurring geographical landmarks
A form of government that places the power in the hands of the people
Democracy
Dred Scott Decision 1857
The African American unit that played a critical role in winning acceptance for black soldiers in the Union
42nd Massachusetts
The military campaign that involved over 60,000 Union soldiers trekking through Georgia to wage total war on civilian/military resources.
Sherman's March to Sea
Mr. Padron's favorite candy
Reese's cups