American Civil War (1861-1865)

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Which states and parts of states are mentioned as being affected by the proclamation?

Only Southern states

Only border states

All states except West Virginia and some counties (correct)

All states in the United States

What was the approximate number of Union soldiers who died during the Civil War?

500,000

200,000

400,000

359,000 (correct)

What is the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To abolish slavery in the entire United States

To free slaves in specific states and parts of states (correct)

To punish Confederate states

To end the Civil War immediately

When did Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?

November 19, 1863 Signup and view all the answers

What is instructed to the people declared to be free?

To abstain from violence except in self-defense Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To recognize the freedom of slaves in rebel states Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to the people declared to be free?

To labor faithfully for reasonable wages Signup and view all the answers

What was the time period of the Civil War?

1861-1865 Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity is offered to people of suitable condition?

To join the armed service of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many Confederate soldiers died during the Civil War?

258,000 Signup and view all the answers

On what grounds does the President invoke the considerate judgment of mankind?

On the grounds of military necessity and the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the date set by the Emancipation Proclamation for the freedom of slaves?

January 1, 1863 Signup and view all the answers

When did the Civil War end and who was assassinated?

In 1865, Abraham Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the proclamation mentioned in the text?

To designate states in rebellion against the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a State to be deemed not in rebellion?

A majority of qualified voters participating in elections Signup and view all the answers

Who is issuing the proclamation?

Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the proclamation?

For a period of one hundred days Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority by which the proclamation is issued?

The power vested in the Commander-In-Chief of the Army and Navy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a state in rebellion?

St. Bernard Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counting the number of qualified voters participating in elections?

To determine if a State is in rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a State being deemed in rebellion?

No consequence is specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

What was the period after the Civil War known as?

The Reconstruction Period Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Black Codes' enacted by some southern states after the Civil War?

To deny African Americans basic civil rights and liberties Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the rights denied to African Americans during the Reconstruction period?

The right to strike or leave their employment Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of 'disobedience' according to the Louisiana Code?

A fine of one dollar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of the United States during the Reconstruction period?

Andrew Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What was the Freedmen's Bureau bill aimed at?

Protecting the rights of African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What did President Andrew Johnson do to the Freedmen's Bureau bill and the Civil Rights bill?

Vetoed them Signup and view all the answers

Who controlled Congress during the Reconstruction period?

Radical Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What was the irony of the USA's situation during WWII?

Fighting a racist regime while being racist too Signup and view all the answers

What facilities were denied to black American soldiers during WWII?

Railway restaurants and dining-cars Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of wartime service and mobility for black Americans?

It widened their horizons and exposed them to new experiences Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for discrediting the USA in the developing world during the 1950s?

Senator Joseph McCarthy Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Thurgood Marshall's 'free by 63' campaign?

To end segregation by the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1954 court case?

It overruled the Plessy v. Ferguson case Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Brandeis brief' used for in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

To argue for the desegregation of schools Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant change in the Supreme Court during the 1950s?

The court became more liberal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Civil War (1861-1865)

The bloodiest war in the USA, with more victims than all other wars combined (approximately 359,000 Union soldiers and 258,000 Confederates)
Abraham Lincoln addressed the issue of slavery on two famous occasions:
- Emancipation Proclamation of September 22, 1862
- Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863
The Emancipation Proclamation declared that all persons held as slaves in states or parts of states in rebellion against the United States would be free from January 1, 1863
The proclamation did not apply to areas under Union control, such as parts of Louisiana, Virginia, and West Virginia

After the Civil War (1865-1954)

Reconstruction (1865-1877)

The period of "Reconstruction" aimed to bring together the American nation after years of brutal conflict
African Americans still faced significant challenges, including:
- "Black Codes" enacted by southern states to deny them basic civil rights and liberties
- Restrictions on their freedom, such as the inability to strike or leave employment
- Wandering African Americans could be arrested and fined for vagrancy

Presidential Inaction

President Andrew Johnson, a former slave owner, did not prevent the abuse of African Americans, believing that states had the right to act as they saw fit
He vetoed the Freedmen's Bureau bill and the Civil Rights bill, which aimed to protect African Americans

During World War II, the USA was fighting a racist regime in Germany while perpetuating racism at home
Black Americans did not have basic rights, and Nazi war prisoners enjoyed better facilities and treatment than black American soldiers

Political Change

The antics of Senator Joseph McCarthy damaged the US image abroad, leading to a loss of soft power in the 1950s
Racist policies were used to discredit the USA in the developing world

Legal Change

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was a grassroots civil rights organization founded in 1909
Thurgood Marshall, head of the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund, set a deadline to end segregation by 1963 (the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation)
The NAACP worked for change, and President Eisenhower's appointment of Justice Earl Warren led to significant changes in the Supreme Court's decisions
The Plessy v. Ferguson case was overruled in 1954, paving the way for desegregation

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The Civil War was the bloodiest war in the USA, with more victims than all the wars combined. Abraham Lincoln addressed the issue of slavery on two famous occasions, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.