Causes and Initial Stages of the Civil War
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Which of the following events was NOT a direct result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

  • The outbreak of violence in Kansas
  • The sectional division over slavery intensified
  • The formation of the Confederate States of America (correct)
  • The admission of Kansas as a free state

    • Which of the following statements accurately reflects the impact of the Battle of Gettysburg on the course of the Civil War?

  • The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Confederacy, giving them control of the North.
  • The battle was a stalemate, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.
  • The battle was a strategic victory for the Union, significantly weakening the Confederate army. (correct)
  • The battle was a victory for the Confederacy, but it did little to alter the course of the war.

    • Which of the following BEST describes the significance of the Mississippi River to the Union's strategy during the Civil War?

  • The Mississippi River was a key supply route for Confederate forces, and its control would have allowed the Union to cut off their supplies.
  • The Mississippi River served as a primary battleground for the Union's effort to capture Richmond, Virginia.
  • The Union's control of the Mississippi River allowed them to isolate the Confederacy from its western territories. (correct)
  • The Union's control of the Mississippi River was primarily symbolic, as it did little to impact the course of the war.

    • How did the actions of Abraham Lincoln contribute to the secession of the Southern states?

    <p>Lincoln's election as president, despite his stated policy of not interfering with slavery in existing states, was viewed by the South as a threat to their way of life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the disagreement between the North and the South regarding the expansion of slavery into new territories?

    <p>The North believed that slavery was a moral evil incompatible with the principles of democracy, while the South saw it as a necessary economic and social institution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST describes the role of the Border States in the Civil War?

    <p>The Border States remained divided throughout the war, providing a source of conflict and tension, but ultimately siding with the Union. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the significance of Fort Sumter as a pivotal moment in the Civil War?

    <p>The bombardment of Fort Sumter, although lacking casualties, was the first major battle of the war, symbolically marking the start of hostilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ulysses S. Grant's appointment as Commander of the Union Army had a significant impact on the war. What was the PRIMARY reason for his appointment?

    <p>Grant's willingness to engage in total war and inflict heavy casualties on the enemy, regardless of the cost, made him the ideal commander for a war of attrition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Civil War

    A conflict between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) from 1861 to 1865.

    Secession

    The act of 11 Southern states breaking away from the Union to form the Confederacy.

    Confederate States of America

    Government formed by the 11 seceding Southern states during the Civil War.

    Border States

    States that were slave states but did not secede: Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Missouri.

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    Battle of Gettysburg

    A key battle in July 1863, marking a turning point in the Civil War favoring the Union.

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    Fort Sumter

    The site where the first shots of the Civil War were fired on April 12, 1861.

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    Ulysses S. Grant

    Union General who won significant battles and became Commander of the Union Army.

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    Robert E. Lee

    Confederate General who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War.

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    Study Notes

    Causes of the Civil War

    • Southern states seceded from the Union due to disagreements over states' rights, primarily regarding slavery.
    • The issue of slavery intensified as new territories were admitted to the Union.
    • Opposition to slavery clashed with pro-slavery advocates.
    • Violence in Kansas highlighted the divide. Kansas' entry as a free state fueled Southern concerns.
    • Southerners feared President Lincoln would limit their rights and abolish slavery.
    • 11 Southern states formed the Confederate States of America.
    • Richmond, Virginia, became the Confederate capital.
    • Jefferson Davis was the Confederate president.
    • Border states (Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Missouri) remained divided.

    Initial Stages of the Civil War

    • The Civil War began on April 12, 1861, at Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
    • The conflict marked the deadliest war in US history.
    • Early battles like Bull Run I and II, Antietam, and Shiloh resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
    • Neither side gained a decisive advantage.

    Turning Point at Gettysburg

    • The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1, 1863) became a pivotal moment.
    • Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee were driven away from Pennsylvania by Union General George Meade's Army.
    • This greatly weakened the Confederate army.

    Western Theatre and Union Advance

    • Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant secured control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans, dividing the Confederacy.
    • Grant's command of the Union Army led to continued and decisive battles against Lee.
    • These battles drastically weakened Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
    • General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea" devastated the Confederate South.

    End of the Civil War

    • Union forces invaded Richmond, the Confederate capital.
    • The Confederate states surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865.
    • The Union was preserved.

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    Explore the significant causes that led to the Civil War, including the disputes over states' rights and slavery. Understand the early battles and events that defined the conflict starting from April 1861.

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