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What was the Civil War?
What was the Civil War?
1861-1865, a war between people of the same country
What were two other names for the Civil War?
What were two other names for the Civil War?
The War between the States, The War of Northern Aggression
Where did the first fighting of the Civil War happen?
Where did the first fighting of the Civil War happen?
Fort Sumter
What advantages did the North have in the Civil War?
What advantages did the North have in the Civil War?
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What advantages did the South have in the Civil War?
What advantages did the South have in the Civil War?
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What was Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?
What was Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?
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What was the first bloodshed of the Civil War?
What was the first bloodshed of the Civil War?
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Who was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson?
Who was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson?
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Who was George McClellan?
Who was George McClellan?
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Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
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What happened at Shiloh?
What happened at Shiloh?
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Who seized New Orleans?
Who seized New Orleans?
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Who was Robert E. Lee?
Who was Robert E. Lee?
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What was Antietam known for?
What was Antietam known for?
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Who was Lincoln's general that was fired for being too cautious?
Who was Lincoln's general that was fired for being too cautious?
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What were four weapons used in the Civil War?
What were four weapons used in the Civil War?
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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What did Lincoln suspend?
What did Lincoln suspend?
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Who pushed for Blacks to be able to fight in the Civil War?
Who pushed for Blacks to be able to fight in the Civil War?
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What were two reasons for massive casualties during the Civil War?
What were two reasons for massive casualties during the Civil War?
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What were four reasons why the Civil War is known as the first modern war?
What were four reasons why the Civil War is known as the first modern war?
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What was Andersonville?
What was Andersonville?
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What was the U.S. Sanitary Commission?
What was the U.S. Sanitary Commission?
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Who was Frederick Law Olmsted?
Who was Frederick Law Olmsted?
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What were three medicines used during the Civil War?
What were three medicines used during the Civil War?
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Who were two photographers of the Civil War?
Who were two photographers of the Civil War?
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Who was Clara Barton?
Who was Clara Barton?
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What is Conscription?
What is Conscription?
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What were the New York Draft Riots?
What were the New York Draft Riots?
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Who were Copperheads?
Who were Copperheads?
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What was the Battle of Gettysburg known for?
What was the Battle of Gettysburg known for?
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What did the Gettysburg Address emphasize?
What did the Gettysburg Address emphasize?
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Who was Edward Everett?
Who was Edward Everett?
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What were the Merrimack and the Monitor?
What were the Merrimack and the Monitor?
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What did the 13th Amendment do?
What did the 13th Amendment do?
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What happened at Vicksburg?
What happened at Vicksburg?
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What is a Minie bullet?
What is a Minie bullet?
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Who were known as Rebels?
Who were known as Rebels?
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What was the Trent?
What was the Trent?
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Who was the general of the Army of Northern Virginia?
Who was the general of the Army of Northern Virginia?
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What was West Virginia known for?
What was West Virginia known for?
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What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
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Where was the location of major draft riots?
Where was the location of major draft riots?
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What was the first fighting of the Civil War?
What was the first fighting of the Civil War?
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Who was the founder of the American Red Cross?
Who was the founder of the American Red Cross?
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Who was the orator at Gettysburg?
Who was the orator at Gettysburg?
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Who was head of the Union troops at Gettysburg?
Who was head of the Union troops at Gettysburg?
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Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
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What was Andersonville known for?
What was Andersonville known for?
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What was a bounty in the context of the Civil War?
What was a bounty in the context of the Civil War?
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Who was McClellan?
Who was McClellan?
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Who created the Anaconda Plan?
Who created the Anaconda Plan?
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Who was Sherman?
Who was Sherman?
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What was Antietam known for?
What was Antietam known for?
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What was the color of the CSA?
What was the color of the CSA?
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Who was the Southern ironclad ship?
Who was the Southern ironclad ship?
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Who was Shaw?
Who was Shaw?
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Who was Grant?
Who was Grant?
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What was Spencer?
What was Spencer?
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Who was Gardner?
Who was Gardner?
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Who was Booth?
Who was Booth?
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What does it mean to be hanged for war crimes?
What does it mean to be hanged for war crimes?
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What was Montgomery during the Civil War?
What was Montgomery during the Civil War?
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Who was Farragut?
Who was Farragut?
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What was Manassas?
What was Manassas?
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What was Bromine used for during the Civil War?
What was Bromine used for during the Civil War?
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What was Habeas Corpus?
What was Habeas Corpus?
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Study Notes
Civil War Overview
- The Civil War occurred from 1861 to 1865 and was a conflict between citizens of the same nation.
- Alternative names include "The War between the States" and "The War of Northern Aggression."
Key Locations
- Fort Sumter, located in Charleston, South Carolina, was the site of the first combat in the Civil War.
- Andersonville was notorious as the worst prisoner-of-war camp due to its horrendous conditions.
Advantages in the Civil War
- The North had numerous advantages: larger population, a functional navy for blockades, strong industrial resources, effective political leadership, agricultural self-sufficiency, and the use of African Americans in military roles.
- The South's advantages: motivated troops, superior military leadership, knowledge of local terrain, a defensive strategy requiring only to avoid loss, and fighting on familiar ground.
Military Strategies and Plans
- Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan aimed to suffocate the Confederacy by blockading southern ports and seizing control of the Mississippi River and Richmond, Virginia.
- Key battles like Bull Run highlighted the conflict's intensity; it was the South's first significant victory.
Notable Figures
- Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson earned his nickname for standing firm at Bull Run.
- George McClellan, head of the Army of the Potomac, was eventually dismissed by Lincoln for being overly cautious.
- Ulysses S. Grant emerged as the Union's military commander and led significant campaigns.
- Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, being a prominent military leader.
- Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, demonstrating humanitarian efforts during the war.
- Frederick Douglass advocated for the enlistment of African Americans in the Union army.
Significant Battles and Outcomes
- Antietam is noted as the bloodiest day in American history with around 23,000 casualties.
- Gettysburg was a turning point that shifted the war's momentum towards the Union and featured Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
- Vicksburg provided the Union with control of the Mississippi River on July 4, 1863, following a significant siege.
Weapons and Technology
- Civil War weaponry included rifled bore muskets, Minnie ball bullets, and percussion cap muskets, contributing to high casualty rates due to advanced weaponry combined with outdated military strategies.
- The war is regarded as the first modern war due to innovations such as factories, new weapons, railroads, and telegraphs.
Civil Rights and Legislation
- The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Lincoln, aimed to free slaves in Confederate-held territories.
- Habeas corpus was suspended by Lincoln during the war, allowing for the detention of suspected dissenters.
Public Sentiment and Social Issues
- Conscription implemented a draft system, inflaming public dissent, notably manifesting in events like the New York Draft Riots in July 1863.
- Copperheads, a faction of northern Democrats, campaigned for peace with the Confederacy.
Post-War Developments
- The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
- The significance of the Merrimack and Monitor ironclads marked advancements in naval warfare.
Legacy
- The war culminated in widespread changes in American society, including physical, social, and political transformations reflected in the aftermath of conflict and the reuniting of the nation.
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