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Civil War-The Basics
Mr. Lawless's 8th grade Social Studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During what years did the Civil War happen? | 1861-1865 |
| What issue was the Civil War fought over? | slavery |
| What is another name for the north? | Union |
| What is another name for the south? | Confederacy |
| Which side had the advantage of industry and manufacturing plants? | North |
| What two goals/ military strategies did the North have for defeating the South? | Anaconda plan and split the south in half by gaining control of the Mississippi River |
| What was the Southern strategy for defeating the North? | withhold cotton from the market in hopes of gaining foreign support from Britain or France |
| Who is the most well-known Southern general of the Civil War? | Robert E. Lee |
| Who is the most well-known Northern general of the Civil War? | U.S. Grant |
| What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation? | free slaves in the South |
| How many soldiers died during the Civil War? | 620,000 |
| How many Americans fought in the Civil War? | 3 million |
| What percent of the total population participated in the Civil War? | 10% |
| What did the 13th amendment to the Constitution accomplish? | banned slavery in the United States |
| Which side suffered the most economic damage? | south |
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