18 Questions
What did Lincoln mean by 'A house divided against itself cannot stand'?
The country cannot continue to be split between slave and free states
Who was Lincoln most likely speaking to when he said, 'my dissatisfied fellow countrymen'?
The people who seceded
What was one of the major effects after the North claimed victory at the Battle of Antietam?
The Emancipation Proclamation was announced
What was Frederick Douglass advocating for during the Civil War?
Black people to join the union
What did the 15th Amendment grant to formerly enslaved people?
The right to vote
What were the main roles of women during the Civil War?
Non-combat roles like nurses, volunteers, and spies
What phrase was used to justify segregation in the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
Separate but equal
Why were John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and John P. Morgan called robber barons?
They were businessmen who accumulated wealth through questionable means
What was the primary advantage of the South in the Civil War?
Fighting on familiar terrain and being able to defend their territory
What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?
To blockade the Southern ports and control the Mississippi River
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
It was a decisive Union victory that led to the Emancipation Proclamation
What did the 13th Amendment outlaw?
Slavery
What was the purpose of the Black Codes?
To limit the freedom of African Americans
What was the outcome of the Battle of Little Bighorn?
A massacre of Native Americans by federal troops
What was the result of the Homestead Act?
An increase in Native American conflict
Who surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House?
General Lee
What was the name of the famous speech delivered by Lincoln at Gettysburg?
The Gettysburg Address
What was the main purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
To grant equal rights to African Americans
Study Notes
Lincoln's Speeches
- "A house divided against itself cannot stand" means the country cannot continue to be split between slave and free states.
- "My dissatisfied fellow countrymen" likely refers to those who have seceded from the Union.
- The quote "Four score and seven years ago..." is from the Gettysburg Address.
The South in the Civil War
- The South had two distinct advantages: fighting on their own land and only needing to hold back the Union.
Anaconda Plan
- The North needed to control the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Mississippi River for the plan to work.
Turning Points in the Civil War
- General Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House.
- The Battle of Antietam led to the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Key Figures
- Frederick Douglass advocated for black people to join the Union during the Civil War.
Amendments and Legislation
- The 15th Amendment granted the right to vote to formerly enslaved people.
- The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery.
- The Homestead Act led to an increase in Native American conflicts.
Post-Civil War Era
- Black codes were designed to limit the freedom of African Americans.
- Plessy v. Ferguson used the phrase "separate but equal" to justify segregation.
Native American Conflicts
- Wounded Knee, Little Big Horn, Sand Creek, and Minnesota Territory were sites of huge massacres that killed many Native Americans.
Industrialization
- John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and John P. Morgan were called robber barons due to their ruthless tactics against competitors.
- During the Second Industrial Revolution, people moved from rural areas to urban areas.
Lincoln's Speeches
- "A house divided against itself cannot stand" means the country cannot continue to be split between slave and free states.
- "My dissatisfied fellow countrymen" likely refers to those who have seceded from the Union.
- The quote "Four score and seven years ago..." is from the Gettysburg Address.
The South in the Civil War
- The South had two distinct advantages: fighting on their own land and only needing to hold back the Union.
Anaconda Plan
- The North needed to control the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Mississippi River for the plan to work.
Turning Points in the Civil War
- General Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House.
- The Battle of Antietam led to the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Key Figures
- Frederick Douglass advocated for black people to join the Union during the Civil War.
Amendments and Legislation
- The 15th Amendment granted the right to vote to formerly enslaved people.
- The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery.
- The Homestead Act led to an increase in Native American conflicts.
Post-Civil War Era
- Black codes were designed to limit the freedom of African Americans.
- Plessy v. Ferguson used the phrase "separate but equal" to justify segregation.
Native American Conflicts
- Wounded Knee, Little Big Horn, Sand Creek, and Minnesota Territory were sites of huge massacres that killed many Native Americans.
Industrialization
- John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and John P. Morgan were called robber barons due to their ruthless tactics against competitors.
- During the Second Industrial Revolution, people moved from rural areas to urban areas.
Explore the context and meaning behind Abraham Lincoln's famous speeches, including his views on slavery, unity, and national identity.
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