The North
This utility allowed the north to enjoy easier transportation.
Abraham Lincoln ran for president under this political party.
What was the Republican Party?
This document was developed to establish the U.S. government after the American Revolution.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This locomotive was stolen by members of the North, in an attempt to disrupt communication and industry in the south.
What was "The General."
Using motivation from this war, the south inspired their forces to increase morale.
What was the war for independance.
During the early stages of the war, the union established this form of military control upon Souther ports to limit trade and access to supplies.
What is a Blockade?
Abraham Lincoln gave a speech to the nation upon entering his presidency to speak to the nation in regards to the civil war, a type of speech that every president makes.
What is the inaugural address.
The 5th amendment of the Constitution may be the right to remain silent, but it's more often used for this individual right.
What is the right against self incrimination?
These ships used a new method for power, allowing ships to go in any direction, forever changing the course of battle.
What are steam engines?
This property of sovereignty made it difficult for confederate states to unify.
What are states rights?
The first shots of the war were fired upon this Union Fort, marking the start of the civil war.
What is Fort Sumter?
This term defines the right of the people of a territory or state to cast votes on political matters themselves.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This state was the first to secede from the Union.
What is South Carolina?
Using this new technology, this model of vessel proved to be difficult to sink, and devastating to older model ships.
What is an Iron Clad?
The South had an easier position during this war as they were playing this role.
What is the defensive?
Having access to this commodity, the North was able to fund weapons and new technologies.
What is Banking? (Credit, Central Banking.)
Lincoln stated that a single state could not void the Constitution... that a constitution is intended to last for an eternity... that only one thing could break a constitution.
What is the Constitution? (I will also take "the people" or "The Majority.")
These states made up the Border states during the early phases of the Civil War.
What are Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware?
Cannons and mortars began featuring a twist in the barrell, even a few rifle models as well, resulting in a farther and more accurate shot... a technology used in most modern day cannons as well.
What is rifling.
The South proved to be formidable in this aspect of combat, especially in early conflicts in 1862.
What is Naval Warfare.
This Northern supporter snuck into enemy territory with Union soldiers and partially stole the locomotive, "The General."
Who is James Andrews. (will accept Andrews.)
This individual, siding with the confederates, assassinated Lincoln at Fords Theatre.
Who was John Wilkes Booth
This Landmark was a point of interest, tactically, as Union control would divide the Confederacy.
What was the Mississippi River?
These two vessels engaged in battle on March 9, 1862... but due to new technologies, neither was able to sink the other, and the battle ended in a stalemate.
What are the "Monitor" and "Merrimack."
Abraham Lincoln lead the South to victory... but this individual served as his adversary upon the start of the Civil War.
Who was Jefferson Davis?