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100
The governor that moved the capital to Hot Springs.
Henry Rector
100
Elected president in 1860.
Abraham Lincoln
100
What is the city that Governor Harris Flanagin moved the capital to?
Washington (in south Arkansas)
100
Definition of "secede"
Break away/ leave
100
What was the percentage of people in Arkansas were slaves in 1860?
25%
200
The general who lead the Union to a victory at the Battle of Pea Ridge
Samuel Curtis
200
When this man was elected governor of Arkansas he did not know he was even on the ballot
Harris Flanagin
200
At the FIRST secession conference, Arkansas voted to
Stay in the Union, but not fight
200
Definition of "primary source"
A first-hand account of events from the people who actually witnessed them.
200
Most valuable property to plantation owners
Slaves
300
Why did Confederate general Theophilus Holmes have the nickname "Granny"
He moved slowly when given orders.
300
Arkansas governor who said "no" to Lincoln's request to send troops.
Henry Rector
300
The fighting in Arkansas began where?
Northwest Arkansas
300
A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, and the laws of war are disregarded
Total war
300
When did the Civil War occur?
1861-1865
400
Sterling Price and _________________ were Confederate leaders who did not like each other
Benjamin McCulloch
400
The judge that called for a SECOND secession conference and wanted to make the decision unanimous.
Judge David Walker
400
What effectively abolished slavery after the Civil War was over?
Thirteenth Amendment
400
Definition of "martial law"
When the military takes over and suspends regular law.
400
Camp Helena was called "hell in Arkansas" because
The conditions were so bad
500
The Confederate general who ran away and left his men fighting at the Battle of Pea Ridge
Earl Van Dorn
500
The Confederate general who imposed martial law and enlisted an Army near Searcy
Thomas C. Hindman
500
Arkansas held a ______________ in which the state representatives met to vote on whether or not they would secede from the Union.
Secession conference
500
Definition of "chattel"
An item of property other than real estate
500
Union general Samuel Curtis confiscated a printing press and drew up _____________ to free slaves and have them come fight for Union.
printing press
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