Vocabulary
During the Civil War, both sides (but especially the Confederacy) kept printing more paper money to try and "fix" their money problems.
When more money is printed, the price of goods goes up and the value of paper money goes down. What is this called?
Inflation
South Carolina led 7 states in leaving the Union after WHICH event?
The Election of 1860 (or Lincoln was elected President)
The Civil War ended here.
Appomattox Courthouse
Name 2 key technologies used during the war that we discussed in class.
Railroads, Telegraph, Repeating pistols and rifles, better canons and artillery
This political party was formed in 1854 to bring together the Free Soil Party and Anti-Slavery Democrats and Whigs.
The Republican Party
What were the names given to each side fighting in the American Civil War?
The Union (North) and Confederacy (South)
Which novel, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, helped turn many Americans against slavery by showcasing its evils?
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
The turning point battle in the Civil War, and the bloodiest battle overall. This is the farthest North the Confederate Army was ever able to get.
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Union entered the War with more people, more resources, better transportation and railroads. What was the only resource the South had more of?
Cotton
The Civil War officially began after Union troops stationed HERE refused to surrender, and Confederate troops fired upon them.
Fort Sumter, SC
What do we call the action of leaving or withdrawing from an entity? South Carolina was the first state to perform this act and leave the Union in 1860
Secession
Violence erupted in which two states 6 years prior to the start of the Civil War, as both pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces raced into these territories so they could vote and make the states slave states or free states (as determined by Popular Sovereignty).
Kansas and Nebraska
What was the name of the famous Union general's march through the South, using total war tactics to destroy anything in his path?
Sherman's March to the Sea
Name the most significant general for each side.
Lee (Confederacy) and Grant (Union)
How many Americans died in the Civil War?
About 620,000 (will accept 600,000 or "more than all the other wars we fought in combined)
What is formal term for being drafted into the military?
There were riots in the North over this because if you had the money, you could pay to get out of service.
Conscription
Which court case ultimately ruled that slaves could not sue because they were not citizens?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
The single bloodiest day of the Civil War happened at this battle. 23,000 were dead or wounded by the end of the day.
Antietam
The Union's strategy to blockade ports in the South, cut the Confederacy in half, and capture the capitol was known as what?
The Anaconda Plan
Over 2/3 of all military deaths during the war were from WHAT?
Disease
The Civil War was known as a War of ___________. This means both sides were trying to weaken and wear down the other side during the fighting, but there was very little movement or land taken during the fighting.
Attrition
This law, passed as a part of the Compromise of 1850, said that Northerners were required to return runaway slaves to the South, making some Northerners mad that they were legally obligated to support slavery.
Fugitive Slave Law
The first big battle of the Civil War. The Confederate victory showed everyone that this war would not be over quickly.
First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
Name 4 things that were daily realities for people living on the Homefront during the War.
Rationing, Blockade, Taxes, Women taking over Men's Jobs, loss of family members, Moving West
A law that banned any discussion or negotiation on slavery for a period of time. This was important because it was passed only because of some votes from Northern states, which shows the North's support of slavery.
The Gag Rule