Battles
What was the first battle of the Civil War?
the First Battle of Bull Run (catalyzed by Fort Sumter)
McClellan was known for his _____ battle tactics.
timid/conservative
What was Lincoln's key message in his First Inaugural Address?
He would not ban slavery where it is. Preserve the Union
What legal measure did Lincoln take in Maryland to prevent secession, suspending civil liberties?
martial law
The Battle of Appomattox ended on _______ terms.
generous, good, favorable
What was Grant's intention at the Siege of Petersburg?
Cut off Confederate supplies
Sherman used _____ as a battle tactic.
Total warfare
Who were the candidates for the 1864 Election? Who won?
Lincoln vs McClellan, Lincoln wins
Name two advantages of the Union and two advantages of the Confederacy at the beginning of the Civil War.
numerous answers
What battle destroyed the idea that the Civil War would be a quick war?
What battle led to the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation?
What was the name of the first African American regiment?
54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
What were two limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Did not free slaves in border states
No immediate effect in Confederate-controlled areas (“forever free” once Union controlled)
Lincoln suspended __________ to detain dissenters.
habeas corpus
What political group dissented from the common Union opinion? What did they believe in?
Copperheads/Peace Democrat; They believed the war was unnecessary and should be ended through negotiations rather than military conflict
What was important about the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Union gained control of the MI River; it split the Confederacy in half.
Why did Jefferson Davis take an authoritarian approach to governing?
Confederate states held strong to their individual autonomy
What did the Crittenden Compromise propose?
Guarantee slavery where it existed and reinstate the Missouri Compromise line.
What were the consequences the First Battle of Bull Run for the Confederacy?
Major morale boost
Confederacy’s standing improved in international eyes
Sherman's March to the Sea went from ________ to ________
Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia
What two major events before the Battle of Appomattox?
Siege of Petersburg and Fall of Richmond
Who were three key figures for the Confederacy at the first Battle of Bull Run?
Stonewall, Lee (planned, but uninvolved), Beauregard
What legislation led to the Draft Riots, and what did the Draft Riots demonstrate?
Enrollment Act of 1863, minority groups turning on each other, racism in the North
Name the 5 border states
Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware
Name 1 political, 1 social, and 1 economic aftermath of the Civil War
multiple answers