Unc Status
How did Frederick Douglass impact Union Victory?
He was instrumental in convincing Lincoln to let African Americans fight. Also spoke strongly against slavery
What was seen as the Official start of the Civil War?
The Attack on Fort Sumter
DOUBLE POINTS!
What was the Billboard NUMBER 1 Hit on JUNE 1st 2022?
As it was by Harry Styles (was #1 for 15 weeks)
What was the IMPACT of the Book Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Its publication helped turn public opinion against slavery in the North by demonstrating the harsh actions of Slave owners (it was considered "Fiction")
Mr. Cawley Attended WHAT High School?
Germantown Academy
Why was Ulysses S. Grant an important individual in Civil War History?
His military leadership led to key Union victories
Shiloh, Vicksburg, Petersburg, and Richmond
also accepted Lee’s surrender.
They could serve in the Union Military in Segregated units and regimens ONLY
DOUBLE POINTS
First state to secede
South Carolina
What TERM Allowed the States and their citizens to Vote to decide whether to be a FREE vs SLAVE State
Popular Sovereignty
As a Head coach of the Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Baseball teams, Mr. Cawley has never LOST to what School district? - He takes this Game very personally
Cheltenham (Cedarbrook)
DOUBLE POINTS
How did Stonewall Jackson impact the the Civil war?
What battle did the Confederacy win thanks to his leadership?
Strong military leader, great motivator of soldiers, Won the Battle of BULL RUN!
The North was industrialized with Factories
The South depended on farming and plantations.
What was the Mistake Southern Democratic leaders made in the election of 1860? this led to Lincoln winning the election
They ran 2 candidates (Breckinridge & Douglas) instead of 1, split the votes, and Lincoln (republican) Won
What COMPROMISE helped maintain the Balance of Free vs Slave States
THE Missouri Compromise
Mr. Cawley Enjoys eating at this delectable Keswick restaurant on Wednesdays
Humpty Dumplings
Why was Robert E. Lee significant to the ending of the Civil War
He surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, ending major fighting.
Name the FOUR Union (Northern) States that still used slavery during the Civil War
Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri
What was the main intention of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Free Slaves ONLY in states in OPEN REBELLION of the U.S. (Confederate states)
This controversial Court case's ruling declared that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights
Dred Scott Decision
What SPORT did Mr. Cawley Play at Penn State?
Rugby
Why was General William Tecumseh Sherman so important to Union Victory
DOUBLE POINTS
Give me ONE Southern Advantage and ONE Northern Advantage during the War
South - Better Military Leaders (General Lee & Jackson), Homefield Advantage
NORTH - More factories, Stronger Military resources, Larger population
WHICH BATTLE Victory for the Union eventually led to the Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Antietam
What was the final straw that led to the immediate call for Southern secession?
The election of Abe Lincoln in 1860
Who is the GREATEST Social Studies Teacher in Abington History
Mr. Cawley (GOAT)
- Bonus 500 for the loudest GOAT sound made by a group!