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What event started the Civil War?
What event started the Civil War?
Who was Col. Robert Anderson?
Who was Col. Robert Anderson?
Colonel guarding Fort Sumter
Which states are known as the Border States?
Which states are known as the Border States?
What is a Billy Yank?
What is a Billy Yank?
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What is a Johnny Reb?
What is a Johnny Reb?
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Who was Robert E. Lee?
Who was Robert E. Lee?
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What was the significance of King Cotton?
What was the significance of King Cotton?
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What role did King Wheat play?
What role did King Wheat play?
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What happened in the Trent affair?
What happened in the Trent affair?
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What was the significance of the Alabama?
What was the significance of the Alabama?
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Who was Napoleon III?
Who was Napoleon III?
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What did Jefferson Davis do?
What did Jefferson Davis do?
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What does Habeas Corpus safeguard?
What does Habeas Corpus safeguard?
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What are 'Three-hundred-dollar-men'?
What are 'Three-hundred-dollar-men'?
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What are Bounty Jumpers?
What are Bounty Jumpers?
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What was the Morrill Tariff Act?
What was the Morrill Tariff Act?
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What are Greenbacks?
What are Greenbacks?
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What does Inflation mean in the context of the Civil War?
What does Inflation mean in the context of the Civil War?
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Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
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What contribution did Clara Barton make?
What contribution did Clara Barton make?
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Who was Dorthea Dix?
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Study Notes
Fort Sumter and Key Figures
- Union fort located in South Carolina; did not surrender to Confederacy, sparking the Civil War.
- Col. Robert Anderson was the colonel in command of Fort Sumter during its bombardment.
Border States
- Key states include Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland.
- Their allegiance could have doubled the South's manufacturing capacity and increased the supply of mules and horses significantly.
Soldiers of the Civil War
- Union soldiers were referred to as "Billy Yank."
- Confederate soldiers were known as "Johnny Reb."
Military Leadership
- Robert E. Lee was a prominent Virginian general who sided with the Confederacy due to state loyalty.
- Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson served as a key tactical theorist and lieutenant for the South.
Economic Aspects
- "King Cotton" represented the South's reliance on cotton exports for support, which failed to attract British aid.
- The North, benefiting from good weather and mechanical reapers, produced surplus grain ("King Wheat" and "King Corn").
International Conflicts
- The Trent Affair involved the British mail steamer Trent; two Confederate diplomats were forcefully removed by a Union warship.
- The ship Alabama, operated by British crew, sank 34 Union warships before its own destruction off France.
International Relations
- Laird Rams were conflict-creating Confederate ships built in Britain with the intent to disrupt Union naval forces.
- Napoleon III of France anticipated a Union failure, sending troops to occupy Mexico City.
Confederate Leadership
- Jefferson Davis served as the president of the Confederacy, known for his strong-willed nature and heavy workload.
Civil Liberties and Economic Measures
- Habeas Corpus represented the protection of individuals against arbitrary imprisonment.
- The term "three-hundred-dollar-men" referred to men who paid others to fight in their place, leading to issues in enlistment.
Taxation and Financial Strategies
- The Union implemented an income tax, which generated millions from alcohol and tobacco.
- The Morrill Tariff Act raised duties significantly to boost government revenue.
Inflation and Currency
- The value of the Confederate dollar plummeted, equating to only 1.6 cents.
- Greenbacks, the Union's paper currency, fluctuated in value against gold, at times worth only 39% of a gold dollar.
Nursing and Social Change
- "Shoddy" wool described the lower-quality materials used for clothing during the war.
- Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female physician, advocating for women's roles in medicine.
- Clara Barton and Dorothea Dix played crucial roles in advancing nursing to a respected profession during the war.
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Description
This quiz covers key aspects of the American Civil War, including significant events like the bombardment of Fort Sumter, important figures such as Robert E. Lee and Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, and the role of border states. Explore the military, economic, and social implications of the conflict.
