American Civil War

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Questions and Answers

What was the main reason why wars are fought according to the content?

Culture

Politics

Power struggle (correct)

Economy

What was one of the advantages of the USA during the Civil War?

Military Advantage

Stronger motivation

Better marksmen

Large fighting population (correct)

What right was suspended by both Lincoln and Davis during the Civil War?

Right to vote

Right to freedom of speech

Habeas Corpus (correct)

Right to bear arms

What was the main goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan?

To split the South in half Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the North's strategy of Defensive War of Attrition would not work?

The South could replace fighters easily Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Sumter?

It was the official start of the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advantages of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

Potential foreign aid Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of implementing Martial Law in the border states?

To ensure national unity and suppress rebellions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the Union's strategy in the early years of the war?

To blockade major port cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

It led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the Emancipation Proclamation?

To remove Britain as a potential foreign aid for the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

It accomplished the Union's objective of controlling the Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first female to graduate from medical school?

Elizabeth Blackwell Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue of the Election of 1864?

The issue of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Sherman's March to the Sea?

It was a campaign to disrupt the Confederate transportation system Signup and view all the answers

What was the turning point of the war?

The Battle of Gettysburg Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes of the Civil War

Wars are often fought due to power struggles, economy, culture, and politics
The American Civil War was fought over these issues

Advantages of the USA and CSA

USA advantages:
- Strong central government
- Large fighting population
- Navy
- Financial resources
CSA advantages:
- Military leadership and tradition
- Stronger motivation
- Homefield advantage
- Potential foreign aid
- Better marksmen

Habeas Corpus and Martial Law

Habeas Corpus guarantees basic human rights for arrested individuals
It ensures individuals are told their charge, have a reasonably fast trial, and are protected from arbitrary detention
Lincoln and Davis suspended Habeas Corpus in border states to win the war and present a united front
Martial Law was implemented in border states, giving the federal government more control over local governments

Union and CSA Strategies

Defensive War of Attrition: Prolonging the war to burn through the opponent's resources
Union Strategy (Anaconda Plan): Blockade major port cities, split the South in half, capture major cities, and make the South miserable to force surrender

Battles and Events

Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861): Official start of the Civil War, CSA win
First Bull Run (1861): CSA win, despite North having supplies but being disorganized
Battle of New Orleans (1862): USA win, accomplishing objective one of the Anaconda Plan
Battle of Shiloh (1862): USA win, using total war tactics
Seven Days Battle (1862): CSA win, preventing the Union from capturing Richmond
Second Bull Run (1862): CSA win, leading to Lee's advance on DC
Battle of Antietam (1862): USA win, leading to the Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation (1862): A military tactic to remove Britain as potential foreign aid, recruit African American soldiers, and offer an incentive for Southern states to return to the Union
Battle of Vicksburg (1862): USA win, achieving objective two of the Anaconda Plan
Battle of Gettysburg (1863): USA win, a turning point in the war as Lee lost a significant portion of his soldiers
Sherman's March To The Sea (1864): A Union campaign that captured Atlanta, Georgia, and shut down railroads

Important Women

Dorothea Dix: Superintendent of the Union Army Nursing Corps, wanting unattractive women over 30
Elizabeth Blackwell: First female to graduate from medical school, taught women about healthcare
Clara Barton: Worked in the US Patent Office, shifted into healthcare after the Battle of Bull Run

Election of 1864

Republican: Lincoln/Andrew Johnson, wanted to add an amendment to formally end slavery
Democrat: George McClellan, wanted a Southern ceasefire
Lincoln won the election due to the success of his generals in battles

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Description

This quiz covers the advantages and disadvantages of the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War, including their military strengths, economic and cultural factors, and leadership. It explores the reasons behind the war and the motivations of both sides.