When did the first African Slaves come to North America?
When Jamestown was established.
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What was the Abolition Movement?
A movement in the United States to ban slavery.
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What were the 4 causes of the Civil War?
Expansion of Slavery, States' Rights, the Union (secession), and Tariffs.
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When was the Civil War fought in the United States?
From 1861-1865
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Who killed President Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
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Describe Slave Trade.
Long, harsh journey, crammed in a ship, chained down. Many died and were thrown overboard. The end of the journey resulted in being sold into slavery.
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When were African Americans able to join the military?
In 1863.
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What did the South believe about States' Rights?
Individual states should have more control over laws than the federal government.
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What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War?
Gettysburg
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When was Lincoln assassinated? When did he actually die?
April 14, 1865-Assassinated
April 15, 1865-Died
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What document did Lincoln write that made him an Abolitionist?
Emancipation Proclamation
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What struggles did African Americans face in the military?
Unequal pay and had to rent their uniforms. But it changed in 1864.
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What did the Union believe about the Union?
The United States should remain one country so it can stay strong.
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What roles did women play in the Civil War?
Nurses, Soldiers, Surgeons
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What did Booth shout after he shot the President?
"Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus always with tyrants"
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Why did the South want to expand Slavery to the newly added states?
To increase their power and control in Congress.
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How many African Americans fought in the Civil War?
200,000
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What is the correct definition of Tariffs?
Taxes on goods brought in from another country.
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What were the terms of surrender for General Lee?
Surrender weapons, ammunition, supplies, Prisoners of War
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What happened to the Conspirators?
Some were executed, some went to prison, one escaped to Canada/Europe
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What amendment abolished slavery? (This is a daily double so if you get it right you will get 1,000 points!)
The 13th amendment
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What was the importance of African Americans fighting in the Civil War?
It was a step towards equality and gave men the chance to fight for a cause they believed in.
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Why did the North want high tariffs on imported goods?
So they could sell their own products in the United States and so that they could keep out competition by making foreign goods more expensive.
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What was Sherman's March to the Sea and how did effect the South?
When General Sherman and his men marched through the Carolina's and Georgia. They destroyed everything they came in contact with. It destroyed the South's economy and made Reconstruction even more difficult.
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How did the assassination of Lincoln change the United States?
It caused more tension between the North and the South. It shocked and saddened the Nation. It made it more difficult to reconstruct the United States.