Question 1

History Ch 21

Main Causes of War

Accepted Answer

* Many Southerners believed that it was a God given right to own slaves.
* Many Southerners believed in states rights.
* Many Southerners believed that the economy would be damaged if the ended slavery.
* Many Northerners believed that slavery was evil and can only breed evil and contradicted the constitution.
* Many Northerners believed it was their debt to those who fought in the Revolution to keep the Union strong.

Appomattox Court House

Question 2

Civil war

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A war between opposing groups of citizens from the same country

Question 3

Confederacy

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Another name for the Confederate States of America, made up of the 11 states that seceded from the Union

Question 4

Emancipation Proclamation

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An order issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring slaves in the Confederate states to be free

Question 5

Gettysburg Address

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A speech by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the site of the Battle of Gettysburg in memory of the Union soldiers who had died trying to protect the ideals of freedom upon which the nation was founded

Question 6

Habeas corpus

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The right of an accused person to appear in court so a judge can determine whether he or she is being imprisoned lawfully

Question 7

How was the North Versus the South

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Both sides had strengths and weaknesses going into the war.

Question 8

Strengths and weaknesses of the North

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Had a larger population and more factories and railroads than the South,  but it lacked strong military leadership.
* Strengths of North

Question 9

Strengths and weaknesses of the South

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had serious economic and transportation problems, but it had better military leadership and the advantage of fighting a defensive war.
* Strengths of South

Question 10

Abraham Lincoln

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north- being the president of the U.S and union leader

Question 11

Robert E Lee

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South- was very much anti-war but believed he should fight for VA

Question 12

Jefferson Davis

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South- President of Confederacy

Question 13

Rose Greenhow

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south- confederate spy. Very good at job

Question 14

Stonewall Jackson

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South- refused to give up until reinforcements arrived in the Battle of Manassas ; Stonewall was then nickname

Question 15

William Tecumseh Sherman

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north- led sherman's march and was and was a very powerful powerful general

Question 16

Ulysses S Grant

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north- general, used the term total war

Question 17

Harriet Beecher Stowe

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American abolitionist; wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin

Question 18

Dorothea Dix

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North- attempted to improve treatment of mentally old, named director of Union army nursing service; thought nurses should be 30, strong and willing to do the unpleasant work

Question 19

Sullivan Ballou

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a lawyer, politician, and officer of the Union, who wrote a memorable and touching letter to his wife before the Battle of Bull Run

Question 20

Bull Run

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An Awakening. The Battle of Bull Run in 1861 was a victory for the Confederacy and showed the Union that ending the war would not be easy. As the North and South built their armies, women supported their families and the military forces.

Question 21

Antietam

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A Bloody Affair. It was the first battle to be fought on Northern soil. The outcome was the bloodiest day in American History with over 22,000 casualties. The Union won.

Question 22

Gettysburg

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A Turning Point. The Battle of Gettysburg ended the South's last attempt to invade the North. From that point on, Confederate forces fought a defensive war in Southern territory.

Question 23

Vicksburg

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A Besieged City. In 1863, Confederate forces continued to hold Vicksburg, a Key location on the Mississippi River. Capturing Vicksburg would divide the Confederacy in two and allow the Union to control the Mississippi River. After weeks of bombardment, Vicksburg surrendered.

Question 24

Fort Wagner

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African Americans and the War. African Americans were able to join Union military forces in 1862. They fought in nearly 500 battles. The most famous black regiment was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, which fought in the Battle of Fort Wagner.

Question 25

Appomattox

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Total War Brings an End. In April 1865, Union forces captured the Confederate capital of Richmond and surrounded General Lee's Confederate army. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House.

Question 26

Based on the information, predict which side you think was more likely to win the Civil War. Explain your choice

Accepted Answer

North is more likely to win the Civil War because they have more strengths.

How did Jefferson Davis use the ideals of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence to support their side's cause

Question 27

How did Abraham Lincoln use the ideals of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence to support their side's cause

Accepted Answer

He said that the Union was started by the American Revolution, "Matured and continued" by the Declaration of Independence and affirmed by the constitution.

Question 28

Explain each of the three steps of the Anaconda Plan

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* Step 1: Cut off the South from the Sea.
* Step 2: Divide the South into two by taking over the Mississippi River.
* Step 3: Capture Richmond, Virginia, the Capital of the Confederacy, and end the war

Question 29

Who won the Battle of Bull Run

Accepted Answer

The South won the Battle of Bull Run.

Question 30

Describe the roles that Rose Green how and "Stonewall" Jackson played in the victory

Accepted Answer

Rose Green How smuggled information to the South, preparing them to intercept the Northern troops at Manassas.
"Stonewall" Jackson stood his ground and won the battle for the South.

Question 31

List five roles for women during the Civil War

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Messengers, Guides, Scouts, Smugglers, Spies, Nurses

Question 32

Explain what the Union navy and army did to put each of the three steps of the Anaconda Plan into action from 1861 to 1862

Accepted Answer

* Step 1: The Union managed to cut off the ports from out side help and prevent them from sending things out.
* Step 2: They took control of the Mississippi River. Union admiral David Farragut led 46 ships up the Mississippi River to New Orleans and in the face of such overwhelming force, the city surrendered without firing a shot.
* Step 3: Richmond was hard to capture and because of this the plan wasn't completed.

Question 33

Many soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam saw it as a defeat for both armies. Why

Accepted Answer

A large number of soldiers died on both sides of the war.
"Of the 75,000 Union troops who fought at Antietam, about 2,100 were killed and about 10,300 were wounded or missing. Of the 52,000 Confederates who fought at Antietam, about 2,770 lost their lives, while 11,000 were wounded or missing.”

Question 34

Give three reasons why the death toll for soldiers in the Civil War was so high.

Accepted Answer

* Advanced weaponry
* Not as advanced medical care
* Unsanitary condition leading to the spread of disease

Question 35

How did Lincoln believe the Union Cause was justified by the ideas of the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence:
This was justified because the revolution was intended to free the U.S, and not be under control of a certain group, which is exactly what the south was doing to slaves. This was justified in the declaration because it states that all men are equal, so he believed and knew that african americans are people too.

Accepted Answer

This was justified because the revolution was intended to free the U.S, and not be under control of a certain group, which is exactly what the south was doing to slaves. This was justified in the declaration because it states that all men are equal, so he believed and knew that african americans are people too.

Question 36

How did the Confederacy believe their cause was justified by the ideas of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence:
Jefferson Davis said the Confederacy was fighting for the same rights fought for in the Revolution and asserted in the Declaration.

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Davis said the Confederacy was fighting for the same rights fought for in the Revolution and asserted in the Declaration.

Question 37

New technologies of the war

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* Railroads
* Armor plated steamships
* Photography captured the conflict
* Telegraphs

Question 38

How were used the Railroads during the war

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Railroads

Question 39

How were used the Armor plated steamships during the war

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were used for combat. This allowed troops to safely transport goods by sea without their goods being damaged by other troops. It also allowed war to continue out into the sea.

Question 40

How were used the Photography during the war

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Photography captured the conflict. The effect of this is we now have a deeper understanding of what actually happened.

Question 41

How were used the Telegraphs during the war

Accepted Answer

were used for long distance communication. Telegraphs allowed spies to transport messages to generals and others to warn them of coming troops(The Battle of Manassas).

Term	Definition
History Ch 21 Main Causes of War	* Many Southerners believed that it was a God given right to own slaves. * Many Southerners believed in states rights. * Many Southerners believed that the economy would be damaged if the ended slavery. * Many Northerners believed that slavery was evil and can only breed evil and contradicted the constitution. * Many Northerners believed it was their debt to those who fought in the Revolution to keep the Union strong. Appomattox Court House
Civil war	A war between opposing groups of citizens from the same country
Confederacy	Another name for the Confederate States of America, made up of the 11 states that seceded from the Union
Emancipation Proclamation	An order issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring slaves in the Confederate states to be free
Gettysburg Address	A speech by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the site of the Battle of Gettysburg in memory of the Union soldiers who had died trying to protect the ideals of freedom upon which the nation was founded
Habeas corpus	The right of an accused person to appear in court so a judge can determine whether he or she is being imprisoned lawfully
How was the North Versus the South	Both sides had strengths and weaknesses going into the war.
Strengths and weaknesses of the North	Had a larger population and more factories and railroads than the South, but it lacked strong military leadership. * Strengths of North
Strengths and weaknesses of the South	had serious economic and transportation problems, but it had better military leadership and the advantage of fighting a defensive war. * Strengths of South
Abraham Lincoln	north- being the president of the U.S and union leader
Robert E Lee	South- was very much anti-war but believed he should fight for VA
Jefferson Davis	South- President of Confederacy
Rose Greenhow	south- confederate spy. Very good at job
Stonewall Jackson	South- refused to give up until reinforcements arrived in the Battle of Manassas ; Stonewall was then nickname
William Tecumseh Sherman	north- led sherman's march and was and was a very powerful powerful general
Ulysses S Grant	north- general, used the term total war
Harriet Beecher Stowe	American abolitionist; wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin
Dorothea Dix	North- attempted to improve treatment of mentally old, named director of Union army nursing service; thought nurses should be 30, strong and willing to do the unpleasant work
Sullivan Ballou	a lawyer, politician, and officer of the Union, who wrote a memorable and touching letter to his wife before the Battle of Bull Run
Bull Run	An Awakening. The Battle of Bull Run in 1861 was a victory for the Confederacy and showed the Union that ending the war would not be easy. As the North and South built their armies, women supported their families and the military forces.
Antietam	A Bloody Affair. It was the first battle to be fought on Northern soil. The outcome was the bloodiest day in American History with over 22,000 casualties. The Union won.
Gettysburg	A Turning Point. The Battle of Gettysburg ended the South's last attempt to invade the North. From that point on, Confederate forces fought a defensive war in Southern territory.
Vicksburg	A Besieged City. In 1863, Confederate forces continued to hold Vicksburg, a Key location on the Mississippi River. Capturing Vicksburg would divide the Confederacy in two and allow the Union to control the Mississippi River. After weeks of bombardment, Vicksburg surrendered.
Fort Wagner	African Americans and the War. African Americans were able to join Union military forces in 1862. They fought in nearly 500 battles. The most famous black regiment was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, which fought in the Battle of Fort Wagner.
Appomattox	Total War Brings an End. In April 1865, Union forces captured the Confederate capital of Richmond and surrounded General Lee's Confederate army. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House.
Based on the information, predict which side you think was more likely to win the Civil War. Explain your choice	North is more likely to win the Civil War because they have more strengths. How did Jefferson Davis use the ideals of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence to support their side's cause
How did Abraham Lincoln use the ideals of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence to support their side's cause	He said that the Union was started by the American Revolution, "Matured and continued" by the Declaration of Independence and affirmed by the constitution.
Explain each of the three steps of the Anaconda Plan	* Step 1: Cut off the South from the Sea. * Step 2: Divide the South into two by taking over the Mississippi River. * Step 3: Capture Richmond, Virginia, the Capital of the Confederacy, and end the war
Who won the Battle of Bull Run	The South won the Battle of Bull Run.
Describe the roles that Rose Green how and "Stonewall" Jackson played in the victory	Rose Green How smuggled information to the South, preparing them to intercept the Northern troops at Manassas. "Stonewall" Jackson stood his ground and won the battle for the South.
List five roles for women during the Civil War	Messengers, Guides, Scouts, Smugglers, Spies, Nurses
Explain what the Union navy and army did to put each of the three steps of the Anaconda Plan into action from 1861 to 1862	* Step 1: The Union managed to cut off the ports from out side help and prevent them from sending things out. * Step 2: They took control of the Mississippi River. Union admiral David Farragut led 46 ships up the Mississippi River to New Orleans and in the face of such overwhelming force, the city surrendered without firing a shot. * Step 3: Richmond was hard to capture and because of this the plan wasn't completed.
Many soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam saw it as a defeat for both armies. Why	A large number of soldiers died on both sides of the war. "Of the 75,000 Union troops who fought at Antietam, about 2,100 were killed and about 10,300 were wounded or missing. Of the 52,000 Confederates who fought at Antietam, about 2,770 lost their lives, while 11,000 were wounded or missing.”
Give three reasons why the death toll for soldiers in the Civil War was so high.	* Advanced weaponry * Not as advanced medical care * Unsanitary condition leading to the spread of disease
How did Lincoln believe the Union Cause was justified by the ideas of the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence: This was justified because the revolution was intended to free the U.S, and not be under control of a certain group, which is exactly what the south was doing to slaves. This was justified in the declaration because it states that all men are equal, so he believed and knew that african americans are people too.	This was justified because the revolution was intended to free the U.S, and not be under control of a certain group, which is exactly what the south was doing to slaves. This was justified in the declaration because it states that all men are equal, so he believed and knew that african americans are people too.
How did the Confederacy believe their cause was justified by the ideas of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence: Jefferson Davis said the Confederacy was fighting for the same rights fought for in the Revolution and asserted in the Declaration.	Jefferson Davis said the Confederacy was fighting for the same rights fought for in the Revolution and asserted in the Declaration.
New technologies of the war	* Railroads * Armor plated steamships * Photography captured the conflict * Telegraphs
How were used the Railroads during the war	Railroads
How were used the Armor plated steamships during the war	were used for combat. This allowed troops to safely transport goods by sea without their goods being damaged by other troops. It also allowed war to continue out into the sea.
How were used the Photography during the war	Photography captured the conflict. The effect of this is we now have a deeper understanding of what actually happened.
How were used the Telegraphs during the war	were used for long distance communication. Telegraphs allowed spies to transport messages to generals and others to warn them of coming troops(The Battle of Manassas).

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