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What was the significance of Fort Sumter in the Civil War?
What was the significance of Fort Sumter in the Civil War?
What was one of the main components of the Anaconda Plan?
What was one of the main components of the Anaconda Plan?
Why did the South believe they could win the Civil War?
Why did the South believe they could win the Civil War?
What was a consequence of Lincoln's decision to suspend Habeas Corpus?
What was a consequence of Lincoln's decision to suspend Habeas Corpus?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run?
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What characterized General McClellan's leadership style?
What characterized General McClellan's leadership style?
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Which statement is true regarding the Confederate military leaders?
Which statement is true regarding the Confederate military leaders?
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What was a unique aspect of the presidential elections during the Civil War era?
What was a unique aspect of the presidential elections during the Civil War era?
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What was a significant challenge faced in integrating freed African Americans into society after the Civil War?
What was a significant challenge faced in integrating freed African Americans into society after the Civil War?
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Which Constitutional Amendment granted citizenship to former slaves?
Which Constitutional Amendment granted citizenship to former slaves?
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What was the primary focus of Johnson's plan during Reconstruction?
What was the primary focus of Johnson's plan during Reconstruction?
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What was the purpose of the Black Codes implemented in the Southern states?
What was the purpose of the Black Codes implemented in the Southern states?
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Which term refers to white southerners who supported the Republican party during Reconstruction?
Which term refers to white southerners who supported the Republican party during Reconstruction?
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Who became president after Ulysses S. Grant and was known for struggling against a global depression?
Who became president after Ulysses S. Grant and was known for struggling against a global depression?
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What significant compromise occurred during the 1876 Election that affected African American protections?
What significant compromise occurred during the 1876 Election that affected African American protections?
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What was a primary outcome of the Reconstruction that eventually turned into a failure?
What was a primary outcome of the Reconstruction that eventually turned into a failure?
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What was one major consequence of the Battle of Gettysburg for the Confederate forces?
What was one major consequence of the Battle of Gettysburg for the Confederate forces?
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What was a significant tactical error made by General Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg?
What was a significant tactical error made by General Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg?
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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
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What was one key strategy employed by Grant during the Siege of Vicksburg?
What was one key strategy employed by Grant during the Siege of Vicksburg?
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What characterized the Siege of Petersburg?
What characterized the Siege of Petersburg?
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What was the immediate aftermath of Lincoln's assassination?
What was the immediate aftermath of Lincoln's assassination?
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Which battle is known as the bloodiest single day in American history?
Which battle is known as the bloodiest single day in American history?
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What was one of the main objectives of Sherman's March to the Sea?
What was one of the main objectives of Sherman's March to the Sea?
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What role did Ulysses S. Grant play after the war?
What role did Ulysses S. Grant play after the war?
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What was one effect of the Battle of Fredericksburg for Union troops?
What was one effect of the Battle of Fredericksburg for Union troops?
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What was one primary goal of the Reconstruction Era?
What was one primary goal of the Reconstruction Era?
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Who replaced McClellan after the Battle of Antietam?
Who replaced McClellan after the Battle of Antietam?
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What was a significant result of the Siege of Vicksburg for the Union?
What was a significant result of the Siege of Vicksburg for the Union?
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What was one primary concern Lincoln had regarding the Emancipation Proclamation?
What was one primary concern Lincoln had regarding the Emancipation Proclamation?
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Study Notes
Civil War Overview
- War between the Union (North) and Confederacy (South) over states' rights, primarily the institution of slavery
- Resulted in over 620,000 American deaths and freed 3.9 million slaves
- Confederate capital Richmond, near Union capital Washington D.C, leading to a close proximity of conflict.
- Both sides considered themselves the true America, leading to a conflict with far-reaching implications
- Lincoln was not on some Southern state's ballots, highlighting the deep divide
- South Carolina seceded first, marking the start of a great internal struggle
- The South believed their secession was constitutional and attempted to establish a new nation, basing their claims on principles deemed constitutional, but ultimately a challenge to the federal government.
- Two presidents existed simultaneously during a critical period in U.S. history.
Fort Sumter
- First shots of the war fired at Fort Sumter, despite no desire from either Lincoln or Davis
- Fort Sumter's defenders lacked sufficient supplies; Lincoln ended up sending ships
Southern Strategy
- South believed Britain would support them due to cotton dependence, and the North would lack the will and military superiority.
Lincoln's Response
- Called for 75,000 volunteers
- Suspended Habeas Corpus, allowing authorities to arrest those threatening military operations.
- Implemented a naval blockade of the South.
Union Strategy (Anaconda Plan)
- Blockade Southern ports
- Split the Confederacy at the Mississippi
- Capture Richmond, the Confederate capital
First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas
- Confederate victory near Washington D.C.
- Exposed the North's lack of readiness and speed, thus changing the military leadership.
- Led to McClellan's appointment as commander of the Army of the Potomac.
- Stonewall Jackson gained recognition from this battle
Robert E. Lee
- Offered a general position in both the North and South, highlighting the national divisions.
- Ultimately chose the Confederate side.
Initial Union Campaigns (McClellan)
- McClellan was overly cautious, impacting swift victories
- Failed attempts to capture Richmond during the Seven Days' Battles
Battle of Shiloh
- Grant's early success in the West
- Confederate surprise attack countered during the second day.
- Grant's Union victory marked a turning point.
- Demonstrated Grant's strategy of unconditional surrender.
Battle of Antietam
- Bloodiest single day of the war with upwards of 23,000 deaths.
- Lee attempted to invade the North and possibly secure foreign intervention, highlighting the South's need for foreign support.
- Lee's plans were discovered, stopping his advance.
- Lee's advance was stopped, highlighting the importance of intelligence and the strategic consequences of Lee's decision.
- McClellan's replacement by Burnside resulted from these actions
Emancipation Proclamation
- Issued by Lincoln to end slavery. Primarily, an action to prevent foreign support for the Confederacy.
- Issued after a Union victory to demonstrate military capability
Battle of Fredericksburg
- Confederate victory, heavy Union losses, leading to a significant drop in morale in the north
Battle of Gettysburg
- Crucial turning point in the war.
- Lee's invasion of the North, resulting in a disastrous offensive.
- Lee's Pickett's Charge failed, with devastating losses.
- Union victory marked a crucial shift in the war's momentum.
Siege of Vicksburg
- Grant's successful siege of Vicksburg, splitting the Confederacy in two.
- Led to 30,000 Confederate soldiers being captured. Demonstrated Grant's resilience and strategic acumen.
- Confederate General Pemberton's surrender and the eventual victory
Gettysburg Address
- Lincoln's address memorializing those fallen at Gettysburg.
Grant's Generalship
- Lincoln appointed Grant as general-in-chief, marking the beginning of coordinated operations, highlighting Lincoln's changing vision for the war’s outcome
Lincoln's Second Election
- Lincoln won re-election.
- McClellan was defeated, highlighting the support Lincoln retained from the general public.
- Andrew Johnson was chosen as Lincoln's vice-president for his perceived Southern ties and loyalty.
The Siege of Petersburg
- Significant battle, representing trench warfare and a war of attrition
- Confederate defeat signaled a strategic loss, highlighting the Confederacy's fading resources
Sherman's March to the Sea
- Total war strategy, destroying Southern infrastructure and morale.
- Extensive damage and losses inflicted due to Sherman’s strategy, highlighting the human and material cost of a war of attrition
- Led to significant destruction and had profound implications for the South
Lee's Surrender
- Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, ending the war.
Reconstruction
- The rebuilding of the Union after the war.
- Facing the difficulty of reintegrating newly freed slaves into American society.
- Difficulties in implementing policies and the high cost and challenges of reconstruction.
Constitutional Amendments
- 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery
- 14th Amendment: Granted citizenship and equal protection to all
- 15th Amendment: Granted voting rights to African Americans
Reconstruction Policies
- Lincoln's initially lenient approach to the South.
Johnson's Plan
- Johnson's lenient policies towards ex-Confederates.
Resistance to Reconstruction
- Black Codes: laws restricting the freedoms of African Americans
- Ku Klux Klan: terrorist organization resisting Reconstruction.
Johnson vs. Congress
- Impeachment of Johnson stemming from conflict with Congress.
U.S. Grant Presidency
- Grant fought KKK operations, highlighting the dangers of resistance to Reconstruction
1876 Election
- Contested election leading to controversial compromises and the end of Reconstruction's protection of African American rights, signaling a setback for African American progress and rights.
Jim Crow Laws
- System of segregation and oppression, effectively preventing African Americans from achieving full citizenship.
Failures of Reconstruction
- Persistence of racial discrimination.
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Explore the key events and implications of the American Civil War, focusing on its origins, major battles, and the first shots fired at Fort Sumter. Understand the perspectives of both the Union and Confederacy as they engaged in a pivotal conflict over states' rights and slavery. This quiz highlights the significant historical figures and events that shaped the war and its aftermath.
