In the Midst of War
I was a nurse during the Civil War, inspired many women to help, and started the American ______ ________.
Who is Clara Barton? (American Red Cross)
"Sic semper tyrannis!" Hint: Who said it and when?
Who is John Wilkes Booth? He shouted it on the stage after he shot Lincoln.
Outlawed slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
"Fourscore and seven years ago....."
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
To approve. Hint: necessary for a state to do in order to rejoin the Union.
What is to ratify?
A nickname for Northern soldiers given to them by the South. A nickname for Southern soldiers given by the North.
Who are Yankees (Billy Yank) and Rebels (Johnny Reb)?
It was the last time the South invaded the North.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
He violated laws passed by Congress to limit his powers.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
"I was shot by my own men!"
Who is Stonewall Jackson?
To declare something holy or sacred. Hint: We can not....because they already have.
What is consecrate?
I am the man behind the battle strategy of "Total War Tactics." Describe what it was.
Who is General William Tecumseh Sherman? They burned buildings, fields, destroyed railroads, and the morale of everyone they beat in battle.
Moving troops quickly was this general's best ability.
Who is "Stonewall" Jackson?
Laws passed in the south to limit the rights of black people.
What are the Black Codes?
"I never wanted to fight against the Union, but I could not turn my back on Virginia."
Who is Robert E. Lee?
An action used to reach a goal. Hint: March to the Sea!
What is a tactic?
On April 9, 18___, _____________ surrendered to ________________ at the __________________
Court House.
On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House.
This general was known for wearing down the enemy.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
Name two outcomes of the 14th Amendment.
Can include: 1-prohibits any states from denying anyone life, liberty, property. 2-made all former slaves US citizens. 3-prevents states from making any laws against African Americans. 4-requires states to treat all citizens the same under the law.
"The Supreme Court kept me from my freedom."
Who is Dred Scott?
A desire to hurt another person. Hint: Lincoln recommended none.
What is malice?
A narrow union victory, which was the bloodiest day of the Civil War.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
The plan aimed to weaken the Confederacy by splitting the ______________ into ______ pieces. The Union would take control of the __________________ river. They would also implement a naval __________ to prevent ________ with Europe. - Name the plan.
What is the Anaconda plan?
The plan aimed to weaken the Confederacy by splitting the Confederacy or South into 3 pieces. The Union would take control of the Mississippi river. They would also implement a naval blockade to prevent trade with Europe.
Get the Southern states back into the Union as quickly as possible and without harsh punish.
What were Lincoln's plans for the South?
"I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready."
Who is George McClellan?
The act of setting something or someone free. Hint: Let's proclaim it.
What is emancipation?