Pre War
What is the only successful slave rebellion?
Nat Turner
What is the great awakening?
a revival of evangelical Protestantism in the early nineteenth century with an emphasis on personal salvation.
When does the Civil War officially start?
Fort Sumter
Did blacks fight in the war?
Yes, but for less pay and in segregated unit. In the South, slaves often were required to fight by their masters. They did not play a significant role in either sides numbers though.
13th amendment?
made slavery illegal
Significance of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
It created fears of a slave rebellion and created issues within Southern fears of the Republican party and the Union
What did the reform movements of this time usually focus on?
Faith in humanity and development of order
What was teh bloodiest battle of the civil war?
Antietam
The Freedmans Bureau was created at teh end of the war, what was their major goals?
Provided help to former laves by assigitng in the purchase land, livestock, and tools from seized land, renting or by finding funds.
14th amendment?
all people born in the US are citizens, and their rights can not be taken away
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act do?
Repealed the Missouri Compromise and created a rise in violence in the regions.
What types of reform movements did women participate in?
Many, this was the first time they were given a political voice. Mostly in educational reform, abolitionists and feminist movements.
Which side had the advantage at the start of the war?
The North had the manufacturing advantage and the South had the defensive advantage.
Who are carpetbaggers?
northerners working in the South during Reconstruction; it implied that these were opportunists who came south for economic or political gain
15th amendment?
All men could vote
How did President Buchanan respond to the first state seceding?
He was stuck in a grey area, no states could legally secede however the federal government could do nothing to stop it.
Who were American utopians (Shakers)?
a religious sect that emphasized communal living and celibacy that became very popular during the antebellum period.
What roles did women have during the war?
In the North- took over manufacturing roles and had more active roles in reforms. In addition, they worked as nurses for the Army.
In the South- often joined as nurses or sometimes spies, had to manage the estates on their own
Ultimately, why was Lincoln re-elected?
The Battle of Mobile Bay
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1866 state?
The federal governent could step in if civil rights are being abused
What was the result of the Dred Scott case?
upheld slavery in United States territories
What was the goal of the educational reforms of the era?
Teach a value of life order and disciple, not so much about content.
What is Europe's role in this war?
They ultimately remained neutral, despite their relationship with he South due to their textile industries.
What was the result of the draft?
Negative on both sides. The North revolts in NYC which resulted in many casualties and the South felt that this was a violation of state and personal rights. It was also based on class, the rich were able to buy their way out.
What was the result of Plessy vs Ferguson?
This created legal segregation with the clause separate but equal.