Union vs Confederacy
What did Mayor John T. Monroe believe in?
He was loyal to the Confederacy and believed in its goals.
What battle marked the beginning of the Civil War?
The Battle of Ft. Sumter
Who was known for tactical brilliance during the war?
General Robert E. Lee
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It declared the freedom of all slaves in the Confederate states.
What was the North's strategy regarding ports?
To block Southern ports to destroy their economy.
What was a key advantage of the North?
The North had a larger population and more resources such as factories and railroads.
What was the significance of Antietam?
It was the bloodiest one-day battle of the war and led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
What characterized Ulysses S. Grant's leadership?
Relentless aggression and strategic coordination.
What right did President Lincoln suspend during the war?
The right to habeas corpus.
How did the South plan to gain foreign support?
Through cotton diplomacy.
What was the South's main defensive strategy?
To defend itself until the North grew tired of fighting and to capture the enemy's capital.
What was the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What was Robert E. Lee's goal at Gettysburg?
To win a major victory that could lead to peace or foreign support.
What is "The Red Badge of Courage" about?
It is a realistic portrayal of the Civil War from the perspective of an average soldier.
Why was the Mississippi River important to the North?
It was crucial for dividing the South and controlling supply routes.
What was the Anaconda Plan?
The North's plan to cut off the South from receiving supplies from foreign countries.
What was the outcome of Sherman’s March to the Sea?
It caused extensive property damage in Georgia and was a victory for the Union.
Who was the leader of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw
What were the views on Black soldiers' fighting capabilities?
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment challenged the idea that Black soldiers could not fight bravely.
What key advantage did the South have in terms of geography?
What was a significant consequence of the Battle of Hampton Roads?
It proved that ironclad ships were stronger than wooden ones, changing military history.
What was the final battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Appomattox Court House, where the Confederate general surrendered.
What role did Clara Barton play during the Civil War?
She served as a nurse and helped establish the American Red Cross.
What was the main purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To honor the soldiers and remind people why the war was being fought.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Glorieta Pass?
It stopped the Confederate plan to expand westward.