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US History Chapter 11 Flashcards
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US History Chapter 11 Flashcards

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What was the Civil War?

1861-1865, a war between people of the same country

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?

Fort Sumter

What advantages did the North have in the Civil War?

<p>A larger population, true navy could enforce a blockade, strong industrial base, better political leadership, produced their own food, used African Americans in the military</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantages did the South have in the Civil War?

<p>Motivated troops, better military leadership, knowledge of the terrain, didn't need to win, just couldn't lose, fought on familiar terrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?

<p>Naval blockade of the South's coastline; taking control of the Mississippi River; capturing Richmond, Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first bloodshed of the Civil War?

<p>Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson?

<p>A Confederate general who received his nickname after the battle of Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was George McClellan?

<p>A general during the Civil War who organized the famous Army of the Potomac</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Ulysses S. Grant?

<p>Military commander for the Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened at Shiloh?

<p>Church in Tennessee where Grant gathered troops</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who seized New Orleans?

<p>David G. Farragut</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Robert E. Lee?

<p>Confederate General</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Antietam known for?

<p>It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with almost 23,000 casualties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Lincoln's general that was fired for being too cautious?

<p>McClellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were four weapons used in the Civil War?

<p>Rifled Bore, Muskets, Minie Ball Bullets, Percussion Cap Muskets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

<p>Declared that all slaves in the Confederate states would be free</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Lincoln suspend?

<p>Habeas Corpus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who pushed for Blacks to be able to fight in the Civil War?

<p>Frederick Douglass</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were two reasons for massive casualties during the Civil War?

<p>Advanced Weaponry, Outdated Military Strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were four reasons why the Civil War is known as the first modern war?

<p>New factories, New weapons, Railroads, Telegraphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Andersonville?

<p>Confederate war camp with terrible conditions for soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the U.S. Sanitary Commission?

<p>Organized women to serve at the front and funneled medicine and supplies to hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Frederick Law Olmsted?

<p>A member of the U.S. Sanitary Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were three medicines used during the Civil War?

<p>Ether, Chloroform, Bromine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were two photographers of the Civil War?

<p>Matthew Brady, Alexandra Gardner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Clara Barton?

<p>Founder of the American Red Cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Conscription?

<p>A military draft during the American Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the New York Draft Riots?

<p>Riots in July 1863 against the draft, involving mobs of Irish working-class people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were Copperheads?

<p>A northern Democrat group who advocated making peace with the Confederacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Gettysburg known for?

<p>The turning point in the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Gettysburg Address emphasize?

<p>Praise for the bravery of Union soldiers and commitment to winning the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Edward Everett?

<p>He was a speaker at Gettysburg who spoke for more than 2 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the Merrimack and the Monitor?

<p>Ironclad ships used in the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the 13th Amendment do?

<p>Abolished slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened at Vicksburg?

<p>The Mississippi fell to Grant on July 4th</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Minie bullet?

<p>A type of ammunition that caused major injuries in the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were known as Rebels?

<p>Nickname for CSA soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Trent?

<p>A British ship stopped by the Union Navy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the general of the Army of Northern Virginia?

<p>Robert E. Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was West Virginia known for?

<p>State that seceded from another state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first major battle of the Civil War?

<p>Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the location of major draft riots?

<p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first fighting of the Civil War?

<p>Fort Sumter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the founder of the American Red Cross?

<p>Clara Barton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the orator at Gettysburg?

<p>Everett</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was head of the Union troops at Gettysburg?

<p>Meade</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president of the Confederacy?

<p>Davis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Andersonville known for?

<p>Worst POW camp in the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a bounty in the context of the Civil War?

<p>Bonus given to new Union recruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was McClellan?

<p>General fired by Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created the Anaconda Plan?

<p>Winfield Scott</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sherman?

<p>General who used the scorched earth strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Antietam known for?

<p>Bloodiest single day in the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the color of the CSA?

<p>Gray</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Southern ironclad ship?

<p>Merrimack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Shaw?

<p>Commander of the Mass 54th regiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Grant?

<p>Lee suspended him to Appomattox</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Spencer?

<p>Carbine that used lever action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Gardner?

<p>Took the last photograph of Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Booth?

<p>Assassin of Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be hanged for war crimes?

<p>Punishment for serious offenses committed during war</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Montgomery during the Civil War?

<p>Capital of CSA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Farragut?

<p>Union commander who took New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Manassas?

<p>Other name for Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Bromine used for during the Civil War?

<p>Prevent infections on wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Habeas Corpus?

<p>Suspended by Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on key terms from US History Chapter 11. This set of flashcards covers important topics related to the Civil War, including significant events and terminology. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your understanding of this critical period in American history.

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