Road to Civil War
What years did the Civil War take place?
1861-1865
What did Abraham Lincoln want to happen to the South during Reconstruction?
didn't want harsh punishments, welcomed back in
Americans travelled the ______ to go West in the search for gold.
Oregon Trail
________ is the higher concern for your group or region than the whole
Sectionalism
Where was the first battle of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
The War of 1812 was between which two countries?
U.S. and England
Name 2 Advantages the North had.
People, industry, railroads, $
Which General "marched to the sea?"
General Sherman
The ______________ burned down in the War of 1812.
White House
Who did Abraham Lincoln debate before the election of 1860?
Stephen Douglas
Name 2 Advantages the South had.
Knowledge of land, generals, possible alliance with foreign allies
The Commander of the North's Army was 1.___________.
The Commander of the South's army was 2.____________
1. Ulysses S. Grant
2. Robert E. Lee
Who was the leader of the Radical Republicans?
Thaddeus Stevens
The Democrat-Republican Party split during the Jackson Era. 1.__________ supported Jackson and 2. _______ supported John Quincy Adams.
1. Democrats 2. Republicans
Describe the Fugitive Slave Act.
forced civilians to return escaped slaves to South
This plan called for a naval blockade of the South, a thrust down the Mississippi, and the strangulation of the South by Union land and naval forces.
After (B)Abe was assassinated, who became president of the U.S.?
Andrew Johnson
_________ and _________ made the journey to the West with Sacagawea.
Lewis and Clark