Civil War Causes/Start
In 1860, this was the "final straw" that caused Southern States to secede from the Union
What was the Presidential Election/Election of 1860?
This strategy by the Union involved blockading Southern states, capturing their capital and splitting the Confederacy in two.
What is the Anaconda Plan?
The President of the Confederate States of America
Who/What is Jefferson Davis?
This Amendment abolished slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This term referred to American's "God-given" right to expand
What is manifest destiny?
This term refers to the clashes between Pro-slavery and Abolition forces in a popular sovereignty state
What is Bleeding Kansas?
This was the bloodiest SINGLE DAY in the Civil War, a stalemate battle with over 23,000 casualties.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
This man was responsible for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
What/who is John Wilkes Booth?
This amendment granted former slaves the right to vote
What is the 15th Amendment?
This event was most responsible for creating a diverse population in California.
What was the Gold Rush?
This book written by Harriett Beecher Stowe caused raised tensions between the North and South over the topic of slavery.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
This battle in Pennsylvania was a turning point because it made the South give up the idea of invading the North.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
These two major generals were present at the surrender at Appomattox Court House (One Union and One Confederate; Must name both!)
What/Who is General Grant and General Lee?
Congress attempted to impeach Johnson after he violated this Act
What is the Tenure of Office Act?
In the Texas border dispute with Mexico, the U.S. insisted that the border was at this river
What is the Rio Grande?
This infamous court case ruled that enslaved persons are considered "property" and thus have no civil rights.
What is Dred Scott vs Sanford?
The turning point in the "West" Theatre of the war was this major battle on the Mississippi River
What is the Battle of Vicksburg?
This Union General's "March to the Sea" featured total war and destruction upon Southern farms and cities.
What/who is General Sherman?
What is the 14th Amendment?
U.S. President responsible for provoking war with Mexico
Who is James Polk?
These four states were the "Border States"; slave states that did NOT secede from the Union (Must name all 4, no partial credit!)
What is Maryland, Kentucky, Delaware, Missouri?
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after this important battle.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
Abraham Lincoln fired this general after he failed to destroy Lee's army at the battle of Antietam.
What/Who is General McClellan?
Rather than comply with new legislation, Southern states enforced these laws that limited the rights of freedmen.
What is/are black codes?
This U.S. General started the Mexican-American war by entering into the disputed territory
Who is Zachary Taylor?