Causes of the Civil War
What was the primary economic difference between the North and the South that contributed to tensions?
The North had an industrial economy, while the South relied on an agricultural economy based on slave labor.
What battle, fought in Pennsylvania in July 1863, is often considered the turning point of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What was a common occupation for women on both sides of the conflict, particularly as the war progressed?
Nurses
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
What was the name of the proclamation issued by President Lincoln that declared all slaves in Confederate held territory to be free?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What was the name of the political agreement that allowed California to enter the Union as a free state, but also strengthened the Fugitive Slave Act?
The Compromise of 1850
his early battle in Virginia in 1861 showed both sides that the war would be longer and bloodier than expected.
The First Battle of Bull Run
What was the primary source of food for civilians in the Confederacy, which often faced shortages?
Farming
Who was the commanding general of the Union Army at the end of the war?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was a common form of currency used during the war that eventually became worthless in the South?
Confederate dollars or currency
What event in 1859, led by an abolitionist, involved raiding a federal armory in Virginia, hoping to incite a slave rebellion?
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
This Union victory in Mississippi in July 1863 gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy.
The Siege of Vicksburg
What was the name given to Northerners who sympathized with the Confederacy or opposed the Union war effort?
Copperheads
This Confederate general was known for his tactical brilliance, earning him the nickname "Stonewall."
Thomas J. Jackson
What was the primary role of women on the home front during the Civil War?
They took over jobs previously done by men, managed farms and businesses, and served as nurses.
What was the central legal and political issue that fueled the conflict between the North and South?
States' Rights, specifically the right to own slaves.
What infamous Confederate prison camp in Georgia became known for its horrific conditions and high death rate?
Andersonville Prison
What impact did the Union blockade have on the Southern economy and civilian life?
It severely limited trade, leading to shortages of goods and rising prices.
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What major city in the South was under Union siege for an extended period, impacting its civilian population?
Vicksburg
What controversial Supreme Court decision declared that African Americans were not citizens and that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories?
The Dred Scott decision
What battle, fought in Maryland in September 1862, remains the bloodiest single day in American history?
The Battle of Antietam
What new technologies or innovations significantly impacted civilian life during the war?
Telegraph, railroads, photography, and mass production of goods.
This Union general led the famous "March to the Sea."
William Tecumseh Sherman
What were draft riots and where did the most famous one occur?
Protests against military conscription, most famously in New York City in 1863.