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Lincoln credits black regiments for turning the tide of the war in the Unions favor
TRUE
General McClellan was a general for the:
Union / North
What did we gain from Mexican Cession?
Who won the election of 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
Explain Total War
Not distinguishing between civilian and military targets. Destroying all things in sight that can be used as a military advantage for the South. Lower all hope and morale.
Wealth, Agriculture, Cotton, Slaves, Generals, Home field advantage
Who declared their independence from Mexico and why?
Texas - Mexico wanted the Texans to stop using slavery
Which battle used Total War?
Sherman's March
What is the importance of the battle at Fort Sumter?
It forced the Confederacy to start the war
List 3 advantages of the North
What was the Northern Strategy called?
The Anaconda Plan
Why did the military use the draft?
The replenish troop numbers / get more people to fight
What was the Union's strategy to win the war?
1. Control Southern Capital
2. Block off the Mississippi
3. Use the power of the Navy
It is our destiny and God's will that Americans expand their country from coast to coast
Manifest Destiny
Why was General McClellan fired after the battle of Antietam?
He ignored Lincoln's orders and allowed General Lee to retreat
Why did England stop buying cotton from the south?
They didn't want to be involved with slavery in any way
Who had a bigger role in the Confederacy?
A. Wealthy plantation owners relying on slavery
B. Small farmers with little political power
A. Wealthy plantation owners relying on slavery
Why did Abraham Lincoln suspend Habeas Corpus?
To weaken the Confederacy - this would allow the Union to arrest southerners without needing a reason
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
It freed the slaves in the CONFEDERATE states - not the border states
Who was the first state to secede (leave) the Union?
Why did the south view Lincoln as a threat?
He wanted to change their way of life and remove slavery
What was the Southern strategy to win the war?
1. Counterstrike and capture the Northern capital
2. Gain support of foreign countries
What was the purpose of using Total War
To destroy Southern resources and destroy morale
What is Habeas Corpus?
"Show me the body"
It is your legal right to be brought before court and explained why you are being detained along with evidence
How did technology impact the Civil War?
Tech created advancements in transportation, communication, and weaponry which changed military strategy and increased casualties