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Abraham Lincoln
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100

At the end of the war, who was the top general for the Southern Confederate Army?

Robert E Lee

100

What was unique about President Lincoln's cabinet of advisors?

He chose his rivals to be cabinet members.
100

What were some nicknames for Southern & Northern soldiers?

Johnny Reb/Billy Yank

Gray/Blue


100

What is the definition of secede?

Withdraw from or leave (a group)

100
What was the new country formed by the southerners, and who was their president?

The Confederacy/Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis

200

List 2 of Clara Barton's contributions during the Civil War?

Nursing wounded soldiers

Search for the Missing Men

International Red Cross to U.S.A.

Reading, writing letters, telling stories to wounded


200

Name 2 of Lincoln's jobs before becoming president.

Shopkeeper, lawyer, congressman

200

Where and when was the first battle of the war?

1861 Fort Sumter, SC

200

What TWO issues prompted the southern states to secede?

States' rights & maintaining slavery/their economy

200

When and where did the battle of Gettysburg occur?

Gettsysburg, PA  1863
300

Why did northerners hate the "Bloodhound Laws" like the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

Because they were required by law to cooperate with slave hunters chasing slaves in northern states

300

Describe Lincoln's attitude toward the South after the war. 

He was compassionate and wanted to welcome the South back into the union

300

Why is Gettysburg considered a key battle of the war?

It had the highest casualty count of any battle, and it ended Lee's final invasion of the North

300

Name 3 states that fought for the Union

Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon

300

What was notable about the 54th Regiment?

First all-black regiment

Exceptional bravery

Refused pay for 2 years to demand equal pay

400

Which general made many mistakes and was finally fired by Lincoln after not pursuing Lee in defeat?

General George McClellan

400

Give the who/what/where/when of Lincoln's assassination

John Wilkes Booth shot him at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865. 
400

What was important about the Battle of Hampton Roads?

Two ironclad ships fought each other, showing that they were useful and important replacement for wooden ships, which were flammable and could be destroyed by cannonballs (in this battle, the two ships just bounced cannon balls off of each other and neither was destroyed--it was a draw).
400

What were the two main causes of soldier deaths in the war, and WHY?


Disease and poor medical care. Lack of sanitation around food and medical care, dirty water, crowded camps, poor diets weakened the men, amputations and other wounds got infected
400

What did the Emancipation Proclamation decree, and what effect did it have?

Slaves free in rebel states. Many more slaves took the risk to escape. 200,000 ex-slaves joined Union army

500

Why did John Wilkes Booth assassinate President Lincoln?

Because he loved the South and believed in its cause

500

After the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation, what were the TWO goals of the Union Army?

Unity for the country and an end to slavery

500

What were the battles and weapons like?

Bayonets, cannons, rifles

Hand-to-hand combat, cavalry on horseback, cannon damage to buildings and people, hot, smoky, loud

500

Describe the who/what/where/when/why/how of General Sherman's "Total War" strategy

General Sherman "March to the Sea" to Atlanta. Purposefully destroyed homes, crops, factories, businesses, food supplies. Made "Sherman's Bowties" out of RR ties. Intention: eliminate support for Confederate soldiers and break the will of the Southern people

500

Describe the Who/What/When/Where/How of the surrender meeting

Town of Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, Gen Lee surrendered to Gen Grant 1865 in McLean house. Grant returned Lee's sword and allowed all southern soldiers to return home