Beginning of the Civil War
What did freedom seekers use to help slaves escape to freedom?
Underground Railroads
Who was one of the main faces of the Underground Railroads?
Harriet Tubman
Name 3 jobs women could have had during the Civil War.
-Nurses
-Spies
-Soldiers
-Farmers
Which branch of government does the President belong to?
The Executive Branch
What year did the United States issue the Declaration of Independence?
1776
Why did the South want to break away from the United States?
They were afraid of what Abraham Lincoln would do as president in regards to protect their states' rights, the institution of slavery, and disagreements over tariffs.
Who was the president of the Unites States?
Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?
US- Abraham Lincoln
Confederate- Jefferson Davis
What caused the death of most soldiers in the Civil War?
Disease and the lack of knowledge of germs and how they spread.
Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
George Washington
What was the main reason that the American Colonies rebelled and fought for their independence?
They didn`t want to pay taxes without having representation in the government.
Where was the first shot of the Civil War and why did it happen?
It took place in Fort Sumter, South Carolina and it happened because the North would not leave the land that was now the territory of the South. They had no rights to the territory anymore according to the succession.
Who was the strong Confederate General?
Who was the strong Union General?
What war did they both fight in?
Confederate- Robert E. Lee
Union- Ulysses S. Grant
Mexican American War
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg so significant?
3 reasons
It was the final battle of the war. It was the bloodiest battle of the war. It became a place to honor fallen soldiers.
What is the first part of the constitution called? Can you restate the first sentence?
The Preamble; We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union...
Which European country became a major ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War?
France
What two rights were the South defending?
Who was the famous photographer known for documenting the Civil War?
Matthew Brady
More people died during the Civil War than what 7 wars combined?
50 bonus points if you can tell me how many people died throughout the whole war.
Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
620,000
Why did the delegates create a government with limited power?
They had just broken away from the king so they were wary of a government with too much power.
What type of government did the new country of the United States form?
Republican Democracy
What was the first battle of the Civil War called? Who won?
The First Battle of Bull Run. The Confederates won because of Stonewall Jackson's ability to lead the soldiers.
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
Extra 50 points if you can tell me what their job was before he planned the assassination.
John Wilks Booth
What did the quilt code "Bowties" mean?
This pattern meant that someone would bring the slave nice clothes to help them blend in with the free blacks.
How many people make up Congress?
How many people are in the House of Representatives? How many are in the Senate?
535
435
100
What were some of the major laws passed by Great Britain that affected the colonies and led to the revolution?
4
The Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and the Intolerable Acts