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Civil War

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What led to the growth of slavery in the 1800s? As cotton became the South's most important crop, plantation owners used more slaves to help farm it.
Who led a rebellion against slave owners in 1831 causing southern states to pass law with more control over slaves? Nat Turner
The economy in the south was mainly... agricultural
The economy in the north was mainly... industrial
What is a tariff? tax
What are three major causes of the Civil War? Slavery, States' Rights, Tariffs
Some people felt slavery was wrong and joined the movement to end slavery. These people are known as... abolitionists
He was a well-known black abolitionist who escaped slavery. He was a writer and often spoke against slavery to audiences. Fredrick Douglass
She is one of the most well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. Harriett Tubman
What was the Underground Railroad? A series of escape routes and hiding places to bring slaves out of the south.
He was born in Kentucky to a farming family and later became the 16th president. Abraham Lincoln
What is one main argument included in Abraham Lincoln's campaign? Slavery should not be allowed to spread into the territories.
Who won the election for President in 1860? Abraham Lincoln
The states that seceded from the Union called themselves... the Confederate States of America
Who was president of the Confederacy? Jefferson Davis
On April12, 1861, the first major event of the Civil War took place. This battle was at... Fort Sumter
What happened at Fort Sumter? Confederate soldiers fired cannons at the fort with Union soldiers inside.
Who became the general of the Confederate Army? Robert E. Lee
Who became the general of the Union Army? Ulysses S. Grant
How did governments force more people to serve in the military? They started drafts.
Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? Lincoln knew that freeing slaves would hurt the Confederacy and slaves would probably fight for the Union.
Two major battles took place in July 1863 and gave the Union two victories. Where were these battles? Vicksburg and Gettysburg
Most Civil War battles took place in the ... south
Why was Gettysburg a turning point in the war? The Confederacy lost many soldiers, forcing them to retreat.
What made the Civil War so deadly? The weapons were more accurate and diseases spread quickly.
Name some things women did to support both sides of the war. They became nurses, spies, dressed as men and fought, and ran farms and businesses.
Ulysses S. Grant chose another general to lead troops to Atlanta. He was... William T. Sherman
What was the North's strategy for winning the war? Total War-destroy all of the South's supplies
William T. Sherman led a group of soldiers to Atlanta and then on to Savannah, destroying everything in their path. This event is known as... Sherman's March to the Sea
When Union and Confederate armies met in Virginia, both fought hard. However, the confederate army started to suffer because ... they were running low on supplies, food, and soldiers.
Describe the important event that took place on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House? General Lee surrendered to General Grant marking the end of the Civil War.
Who won the Civil War? The Union (North)
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