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What did Lincoln mean by 'A house divided against itself cannot stand'?
What did Lincoln mean by 'A house divided against itself cannot stand'?
Who was Lincoln most likely speaking to when he said, 'my dissatisfied fellow countrymen'?
Who was Lincoln most likely speaking to when he said, 'my dissatisfied fellow countrymen'?
What was one of the major effects after the North claimed victory at the Battle of Antietam?
What was one of the major effects after the North claimed victory at the Battle of Antietam?
What was Frederick Douglass advocating for during the Civil War?
What was Frederick Douglass advocating for during the Civil War?
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What did the 15th Amendment grant to formerly enslaved people?
What did the 15th Amendment grant to formerly enslaved people?
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What were the main roles of women during the Civil War?
What were the main roles of women during the Civil War?
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What phrase was used to justify segregation in the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
What phrase was used to justify segregation in the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
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Why were John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and John P. Morgan called robber barons?
Why were John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and John P. Morgan called robber barons?
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What was the primary advantage of the South in the Civil War?
What was the primary advantage of the South in the Civil War?
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What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?
What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
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What did the 13th Amendment outlaw?
What did the 13th Amendment outlaw?
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What was the purpose of the Black Codes?
What was the purpose of the Black Codes?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Little Bighorn?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Little Bighorn?
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What was the result of the Homestead Act?
What was the result of the Homestead Act?
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Who surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House?
Who surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House?
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What was the name of the famous speech delivered by Lincoln at Gettysburg?
What was the name of the famous speech delivered by Lincoln at Gettysburg?
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What was the main purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
What was the main purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
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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.
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Explore the context and meaning behind Abraham Lincoln's famous speeches, including his views on slavery, unity, and national identity.
