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7th Grade Civil War

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What year was Abraham Lincoln elected President? 1860
Who was the Senator from Kentucky? John Crittenden
What did Senator John Crittenden do? Sen. John Crittenden tried to share a plan with the U.S. Senate to preserve the Union of the United States.
Preserving the Union meant what? Not having any Southern states from seceding (leaving) the Union (United States).
What scripture did Abraham Lincoln use to try and save the Union of the United States? Matthew 12:25 - A "house divided against itself shall not stand."
What event ignited (started) the Civil War between the North and the South? The firing on of Fort Sumter in April of 1861.
Where is Fort Sumter? Charleston, South Carolina
Who was the North? The North was the Northern States, also called the Union Army.
Who was the South? The South was the Southern (slave) States, also called the Confederate Army.
Confederate soldiers were also called what? Johnny Reb or Rebels.
Union soldiers were also called what? Billy Yank or Yankees.
How long was the American Civil War fought? The American Civil War was fought from April 1861 until April 9, 1865, a total of 4 years.
How many volunteers did President Lincoln ask for in his 1861 4th of July message to the Union? President Lincoln asked for five-hundred thousand (500,000) volunteers to enlist for 3 years in the Union Army.
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