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What was a significant factor contributing to the North's victory in the Civil War related to its resources?
Which military strategy used by the North aimed to restrict supplies to the South?
What was a long-lasting effect of the Civil War on the political landscape in America?
What significant decision did Britain make regarding the Civil War?
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What was a notable outcome for families as a result of the Civil War?
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Who was the 16th President of the United States during the Civil War?
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Which battle is considered a turning point in the Civil War?
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What was the primary role of Clara Barton during the Civil War?
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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln?
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Who commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia?
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Which leader was an important advisor to President Lincoln regarding African-American soldiers?
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What did Jefferson Davis serve as during the Civil War?
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Which of the following battles was the first major battle of the Civil War?
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Study Notes
Key People
- Abraham Lincoln: 16th President of the United States during the Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation
- Confederate States of America (CSA): 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union to form their own country
- Union (United States): The Northern states that remained loyal to the US government
- Robert E. Lee: Commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, famous for his military skills
- Ulysses S. Grant: Commanding general of the Union armies, led the Union to victory
- Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederate States of America
- Frederick Douglass: Former slave and abolitionist leader, advisor to President Lincoln
- Clara Barton: Nurse who founded the American Red Cross and provided medical aid during the war
- Harriet Tubman: Escaped slave and abolitionist, known for her work with the Underground Railroad
Key Battles
- Shiloh: A major battle fought in Tennessee, marked by heavy casualties
- Gettysburg: A crucial turning point in the war, Union victory ended the Confederate invasion of the North
- Appomattox Courthouse: Site of General Lee's surrender to General Grant, marking the end of the war
- Chancellorsville: Confederate victory, Lee's tactical brilliance but a costly victory
- Fort Sumter: The first shots of the Civil War were fired here
- First Battle of Bull Run: Confederate victory, a shock to the Union and highlighted the war's intensity
- Seven Days' Battle: Confederate victory, a series of engagements near Richmond, Virginia
- Antietam: The bloodiest single-day battle in American history, Union victory, led to the Emancipation Proclamation
- Fort Wagner: An attempt by African American Union troops to capture a fort, ultimately unsuccessful but a symbolic victory
- Monitor and Merrimac: The first battle between ironclad warships, an important step in naval warfare
Other Key Events
- Gettysburg Address: A speech delivered by Lincoln at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, a powerful message about unity and sacrifice
- Copperheads: Northern Democrats opposed to the war, seen as sympathetic to the Confederacy
- NYC Draft Riots: Violence erupted in New York City due to resentment over the draft, highlighting social tensions
- Confederacy and Britain: The Confederate States attempted to gain recognition and support from Britain, ultimately unsuccessful
- Andersonville: A notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war camp, known for its harsh conditions and high death rate
- U.S. Sanitary Commission: A civilian organization dedicated to providing medical aid and supplies to Union soldiers
- Emancipation Proclamation: An executive order issued by Lincoln that freed enslaved persons in Confederate states, a major turning point in the war
- 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery in the United States, a lasting legacy of the Civil War
- 2/3 of soldiers died from disease: Disease was a major factor in the war's casualties alongside battle casualties
- Surrender Terms: Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, allowing Confederate soldiers to return home and keeping their personal possessions
- Southern Advantages: Strong military leadership (Lee), familiarity with the terrain, fighting for a perceived cause
- Union's 3 Plans: An Anaconda Plan (blockade), capturing Richmond, and destroying the Confederate army
- Habeas Corpus Suspended: Lincoln suspended this legal right (protects from arbitrary arrest) to crack down on dissent
- Richmond Fires: Confederate forces set fires in Richmond before evacuating, hoping to hinder Union advance
- Result of the Civil War: Abolition of slavery, strengthened the federal government, and unified but divided the country
- Absentee Ballots: Soldiers could vote from the battlefield, expanding suffrage during the war
Essay Topics
- Long-Term Effects of the Civil War: Consider the impacts on individuals, politics, and the economy, and how America was transformed
- Reasons for the North's Victory: Explore factors like population, military strategy, and international relations
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Test your knowledge on the key figures and battles of the American Civil War. This quiz covers influential personalities like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, as well as significant battles that shaped the course of history. Engage with the pivotal events that defined this tumultuous era in American history.
