Civil War
What was the Union's Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?
Cutting off the Confederacy economically by both land and sea.
Take control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in half.
Capture Richmond Virginia, the Confederate capital.
At the dedication of a battlefield cemetery, Abraham Lincoln gave what famous speech?
Gettysburg Address
What are some of the Black code Policy's
Former slaves were not allowed to rent or buy land.
Former slaves had to sign work contracts and have proof of employment.
former slaves were prevented from owning guns, and they had curfews.
What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?
To allow citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United States.
What is the largest manmade lake in North Dakota?
Lake Sakakawea
What did Abraham Lincoln do after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam?
He issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?
Fort Sumter
How long did the Reconstruction Era last?
12 years
What rights does the 15th Amendment give to Americans?
The right to vote regardless of color, race, or previous servitude
What is the state tree of North Dakota?
American Elm
Who commanded Union forces at the Siege of Vicksburg?
Ulysses S. Grant
What happened just days after Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant?
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
What presidential document gave African Americans the opportunity to serve in the army?
Emancipation Proclamation
What is the number one industry of North Dakota?
Agriculture
Where was fur trade in North Dakota concentrated?
What Amendment outlawed slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What was Lincoln's main goal before the Gettysburg Adress?
Abraham Lincoln's main goal was to reunite the nation.
What were Jim Crow Laws?
Segregation Laws
What County is Williston in
Williams
Who is the current Governor of North Dakota?
Kelly Armstrong
What Union general used the tactic of total war against the Confederacy?
William T. Sherman
What was a major success of Reconstruction in the South?
The creation of a public-school system
What was the first law put into place by President Lincoln at the beginning of Reconstruction?
The Civil Rights Act of 1867
What are the 3 states that border North Dakota
Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana
How often does the North Dakota Legislative Assembly meet?
Every 2 years.