Key People
Who was the primary union general involved in the battles on the western front of the civil war?
Ulysses S. Grant
What event started the Women's rights movement?
Seneca Falls Convention
Which state was the first to succeed from the union?
South Carolina
First it was the "Pacific Railroad"
It was built by Federal Land Grants
Linked the economy of the U.S. from East to West
Transcontinental Railroad
Which law declared that all born into the United States were considered citizens of the country?
Civil Rights Act of 1866
Who was the owner of the famous abolitionist newspaper the north star
Fredrick Douglas
What did Lincoln sign ultimately freeing slaves, as a tactic in the war?
Emancipation Proclamation
This organization came about during post war reconstruction, with the goals of suppressing African Americans, mostly and especially in the south.
They also didn't like the Catholics.
Ku Klux Klan
what was the event that split the eastern south during the war demoralizing their economy and their morale?
Sherman's march to the sea
Which act effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise, giving two states Popular Sovereignty?
Who changed america from the secession to reunification of the country, and introduced reconstruction plans.
Abraham Lincoln
In 1863, New York has a build up of tensions regarding Nativism, Racism, Immigration, poverty, and Civil War, leading to which bloody event?
New York Draft Riots
Short lived Political party that was founded on ideas of Nativism and anti-immigration, they kept it hidden
Know-Nothing Party
Describe 2 of the main differences between the Economies of the North and South.
Slave's
Immigrants
Industry
Agriculture
160 acres of land for those willing to farm it for 5 years
Incentive to move west and expand
Homestead Act
Who was the key individual involved in protecting and assisting escaped slaves travel north, known as "Moses."
Harriet Tubman
What phrase was used to describe the condition of a certain state regarding a voting struggle in 1854?
Bleeding Kansas
What historic rhetoric was included in the "Declaration of Sentiments," proposed at the Seneca Falls Convention?
The Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men and Women are created equal"
What allowed the spread of people, culture, and goods into the west and all over the country?
The development of Railroads
Which Supreme court case determined that African Americans do not have the full rights of a Citizen
Dred Scott v Sandford
(Dred Scott Decision)
Name the Politician Based on the Description:
-Democrat
-Northern Democrat Presidential Nominee (1860)
-Supporter of Kansas-Nebraska Act
-Supporter of Popular Sovereignty
Steven Douglas
Name three causes of the civil war.
Lincoln's Election
Response to Succession
Abolitionist development
Longstanding Sectional Differences
Slavery vs No slavery
Republican Development
Describe the differences in Andrew Johnson's and Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction plans.
Johnson wasn't so strict on allowing South back in
10 percent plan (Lincoln)
Lincoln used military power to control southern states
Johnson allowed former confederates to regain power/position (Amnesty plan)
How did Vanderbilt develop his financial power, and in which field did he dominate?
He acquired many railroad companies, and took control of the industry
Name the content/purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment.
13th: Abolished Slavery
14th: Citizenship
15: Suffrage