Key Figures
This man was responsible for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
John Wilkes Booth
On April 9th, 1865, the Confederates surrendered to the Union.
The End of the Civil War.
Why was the election of 1864 important?
If Lincoln lost most likely the Civil War would have ended.
This General was responsible for taking Richmond and defeating General Robert E. Lee. He also had a nickname named "Unconditional Surrender".
General Ulysses S. Grant
Unfortunately this was the first time that this ever happened. John Wilkes Booth was responsible for assassinating him.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Why was it important for the Union to take Richmond?
If they took Richmond, they would take the capital of the Confederacy and lower the morale of the South.
This general was responsible for the siege of Atlanta and was the second most important general for the Union. He was also friends with General Grant.
General Sherman
The people that lived in the West of the Virginia joined the Union.
The creation of West Virginia
What was conscription and why was it controversial in the North?
Conscription was the enlistment of people into the armed forces and it was controversial because rich men could pay someone else to go in their place.
After realizing the Richmond was lost he fled from the capital and eventually surrendered to General Grant.
General Robert E. Lee
This battle was essential because if the Union lost, the Confederate's would have been able to invade the north. After the battle, President Lincoln gave a speech.
Battle of Gettysburg
Why was it essential for the North to win the Battle of Gettysburg?
If they lost the South would have invaded the North, but if they won it would be a major morale boost for the North.
Ran against Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 election. He had been a general in the Union army and may have ended the war if he had gotten elected.
General George B. McClellan
After re-election President Lincoln and congress were able to pass this amendment. What number is the amendment and what does it state?
The 13th amendment and it completely outlawed slavery.
Why was Vicksburg essential for the South during the Civil War?
If the Union had taken Vicksburg it would have split the South in two and cut off supplies.