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What was the Missouri Compromise?
It happened in 1820. Sparked from a debate on whether Missouri should be created as a free or slave state. In the end it was decided that anything North of the 36-30 line in the Louisiana purchase would be a free state.
What is an abolishonist?
Someone who fights against slavery.
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What technology was used/improved upon in the war?
Railroads, Telegraphs, Ironclads, and Weapons
What was the Compromise of 1850?
The Federal Government allowed California to choose for themselves whether they wanted to be a free or slave state. Also amended the Fugitive Slave Act: Allowed people to get a warrant with government help to reclaim slaves that had run away. And if anyone aided a runaway slave, or abstained from helping or giving information, they could be heavily fined or sent to prison.
Who was Robert E. Lee?
A confederate Commanding officer of the military who was crucial to the south. He was from Virginia, and led many battles in the North, winning victories for the confederate army.
What and when was the 1st Bull Run?
July 21, 1861, the Battle of Bull run was the first battle with real casualties in the civil war. The Union saw it as a way to quickly end the war but were surprised... It ended up as a confederate victory.
What was Gettysburg, and what occurred?
The Battle of Gettysburg happened July 1-3, 1862 in Pennsylvania. Robert E. Lee wanted to move North for three reasons: To move the fighting away from the capitals, in hopes of gaining food for his troops, and as a strategic win that would end the war. Gettysburg ended in a Union victory, but was the bloodiest battle in USA history with 51,000 casualties.
What is income tax?
A tax based off of a person's individual income.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation state?
That starting January 1, 1863 any state in rebellion against the United States of America would become free states, and lose slavery. If those states returned to the Union before January 1st, they would still be allowed slaves.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant.
Ulysses S. Grant was a Union general who gained the name Unconditional Surrender Grant. He was promoted after the Battle of Gettysburg and was put in charge of all USA military forces.
What was John Brown's Raid?
John Brown raided Harper's Ferry, VA in October of 1859 in hopes of creating a slave uprising. They planned to break into federal arsenal and supply slaves with ammunition. The raid failed though, slaves failed to join the men, and John Brown and his allies were killed.
What was Bleeding Kansas?
A large movement of people to Kansas (and Nebraska) so that they could become residents and vote for or against Kansas (and Nebraska) being a Slave State.
Which States Seceded from the United States?
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee
What was the Dred Scott Decision?
A man living as a slave in Illinois (a free state) sued his "master". The case went to the Supreme court, and Chief Roger Chaney decided that black people weren't citizens and stated that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional, leading to all territories becoming slave areas.
Who was John Brown?
What was Antietam, and what occurred?
September 17, 1862, Robert E. Lee wanted to push into the North and capture D.C. in hopes that a victory would lead to foreign aid. Orders of war from the Confederate army were left behind, and Union soldiers were able to gain information on the ambush. The Union, under McClellan is able to fight back the Confederate army and win. (Though McClellan was fired afterwards for not pursuing after the Confederate retreat). The win allowed Abraham Lincoln to do the Emancipation proclamation
What was Vicksburg, and what occurred?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the South in the Civil war? (Name at least 3 of each).
Strengths: Officers and soldiers, familiarity with land, foreign help.
Weaknesses: low population, poor presidential leadership, barely any railroad mileage, few farm acreage, almost no iron and steel production, few factories, no navy.
What did the Kansas-Nebraska act nullify?
The Missouri Compromise. By allowing states to choose for themselves whether or not they would be slave or free.
Who was Stonewall Jackson?
A confederate general who gained the nickname "Stonewall" Jackson after the first Battle of Bull Run. He was a highly regarded and smart general, but was killed by his own men on accident in 1863.
What Was the Brooks-Sumner Incident?
Senator Charles Sumner spoke out against the Fugitive Salve act, and personally insults Senator Butler (South Carolinian). Brooks, Butler's cousin, then attacks Sumner later from behind with a cane. The North said that Brooks reaction shows the South couldn't handle freedom of speech, and the South says that Brooks is a hero for defending the South.
What was Fort Sumter and what occurred?
Fort Sumter was the first act of conflict in the Civil war. It occurred April 12-14, 1861 in South Carolina. After South Carolina Seceded from the Union, they took charge of a federal fort and did not allow Union soldiers to leave, blockading it. Lincoln attempts to send aid to the soldiers, leading to SC attacking, and eventually the Confederate army wins and the Union surrenders.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the North in the Civil war? (Name at Least 3 of each).
Strengths: Larger population, presidential leadership, railroad mileage, farm acreage, iron and steel production, factories, finances, size of navy
Weaknesses: poor officers and soldiers, unfamiliarity with land, no foreign help