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What position did the Republic Party take on slavery during the Election of 1860?
Slavery should be left undisturbed where it existed, but it should be excluded from the territories, therefore to keep from spreading.
Who was Elected President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
What was the first major battle?
Bull run
Why did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
1. freed slaves in states that were in rebellion against the Union
2. Stop britian and france from helping the south
3. raise public opinion of the war in the north
How many slaves lived in the south at the beginning of the Civil War?
3.5 million
Who won the Election of 1860?
Lincoln
Who was elected President of the Union?
Lincoln
Which battle was the "bloodiest day" of the Civil War?
Battle of Antietam.
Where was the Gettysburg address delievered to?
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Why wern't slaves allowed to fight with the Confederates in the beginning?
They felt African Americans that fought should be freed.
What were the views of southern canidates of the Election of 1860?
John C. Breckenridge uphold on slavery and supported the dred scott decision.
Who owned Fort Sumter?
The United States army
Which battle was the "turning point" for the south?
Battle of Gettysburg
What was Lincoln saying this excerpt from the Gettysburg address?
All men are created equal.
How many African Americans served the Army?
200,000
Why were southerners against Lincolns victory?
Many feared that Lincoln win would encourage slave revolts
What started the Civil War?
The attack at Fort Sumter
What was the Norths goal?
Gain full control of the Mississippi River.
How effective was the Proclamation in the south?
Lincoln announced he planned the free all slaves in the south.
What was the Massachusetts 54th?
A group of African American soldiers seprate from the rest of the Union soldiers led by white abolitionist.
What was Lincolns purpose of the "House divided" speech?
1. A house divided cannot stand
2. Only federal government has the power to end slavery.
3. The country cannot endure half slavery and half free.
When did the Civil War begin?
April 12, 1861.
What battle divided the South?
Battle of Vicksburg
What is the meaning of Emancipate?
To set free
Who were the 13 Colored Troops
A group of African American soldiers formed in Nashville, Tennessee to fight for Confederate troops.