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Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? The CSA(Confed States of America) goal was to gain a quick victory and protect Richmond: Bull Run
Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? Which took place in Virginia?: Bull Run
Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? Also called Battle at Manassas: Bull Run
Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? Us forces were clearly outgunned and outmanned: Bull Run
Fort Sumter or Bull Run? Which came first?: Fort Sumter- was first battle of the war
North or South?Warm summer/snowy winters: North
North or South? warm summers/mild winters: South
North or South? Rocky-hilly, not good for farming: North
North or South? Rich and fertile soil: South
North or South? Forests of timber: North
North or South? Bay, inlets on Atlantic coast: North
North or South? Rivers, fast and shallow, hard to navigate: North
North or South? Many broad,slow moving navigable rivers: South
North or South? Vast areas of excellent farmland: South
North or South? Rapid Growth in early 1800's Population of 31 million by 1860 Most immigrants settle here: North
North or South? Populations of 12 million in 1860,about 3.5 million enslaved, most others are small farmers: South
North or South? Centers of trade and commerce, hubs of manufacturing. became cultural and educational centers: NORTH
About ___of southerners own slaves? 1/2 1/3 1/4 3/4: one fourth (1/4)
North or South? Small towns on rivers and coasts, only a few large cities develop: South
North or South? Most live on farms in spread out communties: South
North or South? Plantations are largely self sufficient like a small town: South
North or South? The economy included a large variety of industries based on Manufacturing: NORTH
North or South? Produced textiles, ships, iron, lumber: NORTH
North or South? Economy included lots of foreign trade: North- even though we know that the south sold goods to Europe. The North economy sold a lot too
North or South? Industrial revolution helped industry: North- since the industrial rev created many machines that could be used in industries-like factories.
North or South? An economy based on agriculture: South
North or South? Had an economy of cash crops of cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar and indigo: South
North or South?The Agriculture is supported by slave labor: South
North or South?Invention of cotton gin made cotton king: South
North or South? Culturally, this is where new ideas flourished like organized religion: North
North or South? In this region public education grew after 1830 (since kids were not tied down doing work, they were free to learn): North In the south most little kids had parents that were farmers and so needed the kids. The rich kids had plantation owner parents who got tutors for them. Bottom line-schools not in demand in the south
North or South?Cities become increasingly important: North- this is where factories are and where many move to.
North or South? In terms of transportation, roads were developed and canals were built for cheaper transportation: North
North or South? Many railroads were laid down: North- to transport raw material to factories
North or South? Culturally traditional and conservative and family centered: South
True or False Large plantation owners controlled much of Southern Society: TRUE
North or South? Steamships are used on rivers: South- used here since these rivers are wide and easier to navigate than northern rocky and fast rivers.
North or South? Railroads expanded here but not as fast as the other region: South
Harriet Tubman? Nat Turner? William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass? John Brown? Ran the underground railroad, made trip south over 20 times to rescue slaves: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman? Nat Turner? William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass? John Brown? White abolitionist who seized a government storehouse at Harpers Ferry: John Brown
Harriet Tubman? Nat Turner? William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass? John Brown? Runaway slave who delivered moving speeches against slavery: Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman? Nat Turner? William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass? John Brown? Black slave from Va who led a revolt and incited a nationwide debate about ending slavery: NAT TURNER
Harriet Tubman? Nat Turner? William Lloyd Garrison? Frederick Douglass? John Brown?White Northerner of newspaper called the Liberator that called for a complete end to SLAVERY: W Lloyd Garrison
Why was Nat Turner's revolt significant?: More than 150 died- 100 slaves and the slave owner included. Most slaves never did this but it scared Virginians and sparked a debate about ending slavery
The idea that states not the Federal Government should have the final authority over their own affairs is called: State Rights
In terms of States Rights what did Calhoun (Vice Pres) and Andrew Jackson believe ?: Calhoun- states have right to refuse or accept a law passed by congress Jackson says states don't have this right
What STATE RIGHT did southern states want?: The right to refuse to CHARGE a protective tarriff (tax) on European goods
What issue arose as a result of the Missouri question?: If Missouri entered the union as a slave state then slave states would outnumber free states for the first time!
How did the Missouri Compromise resolve the Missouri question?: Missouri joins as slave and MAINE (UP NORTH) joins as free
Who authored the Missouri Compromise?: Henry Clay a congress member from Kentucky
What 2 compromises did Henry Clay author?: Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850
In the Compromise of 1850 what 3 states/lands were involved?: California Utah and New Mexico
In Compromise of 1850 what was decided about California, Utah and New Mexico?: California-free Utah and New Mexico people would decide on their own
Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? Which took place on S Carolina: Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was a fort that was located in ____ (Confed/Union-WHICH) territory?: Condederate territory down south in S Carolina
Fort Sumter-Bull Run or Harpers Ferry? In this battle, the US objective was to crush the CSA, control the rail road junction and move onto Richmond: Bull Run
An abolitionist and followers seized a government storehouse where?: Harpers Ferry
An abolitionist and followers seized a government storehouse. Who was the abolitionist?: John Brown
Why did abolitionist John Brown and followers seized a government storehouse?: to give guns to slaves so they could fight for freedom
What happened to John Brown?: Caught, put on trial and hanged
Where is Harpers Ferry - what state and in what region: In what became West Viginia- this was a border state
This was the start of people thinking that the only way to end slavery was through force- what event is this?: John Brown seizing a government warehouse to give guns to slaves so they could FIGHT for freedom
This was the start of people realizing that slaves may start to rebel..: Nat Turners revolt- about 200 people died including Nat's slave owner and 100 slaves.
Was Harpers Ferry during before or after the civil war: Before - in 1959 Civil war starts in 1861 and goes to 1865
When does Civil war start?: Civil war starts in 1861 and goes to 1865
When does Civil war end?: Civil war starts in 1861 and goes to 1865
How long is the Civil War?: Civil war starts in 1861 and goes to 1865- 4-5 years about
During the civil role, was this women, African americans or both? IN the NORTH OR THE SOUTH- took over factories and businesses: Women in NORTH
During the civil role, was this women, African americans or both- in NORTH OR SOUTH? Sent food to soliders, made bandages and collected supplies: Women in NORTH and SOUTH
During the civil role, was this women, African americans or both-in North or SOUTH? Helped out in Farm WORK: Women in SOUTH
During the civil role, was this women, African americans or both-in North or SOuth? Served as NURSES or SPIES: Women in NORTH and SOUTH
During the civil role, was this women, African Americans or both in North or South?Led raids, served as spies and scouts.: African Americans in the SOUTH
During the civil role, was this women, African Americans or both? In North or South? Served in Navies(?): Women in North
During the civil role, was this women, African Americans or both? In North or South? Served in Navy and Army: African Amer in NORTH
180,000 African Americans served for the north in the _____ and 20,000 served for the North in the ____: ARMY NAVY
This hurt the South's hopes of getting help from Britain and France: The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation hurt the South's hopes of getting help from what 2 countries???: Britain and France
The purpose of this was to save the Union and destroy slavery: The Emancipation Proclamation
Why did Lincoln avoid making the Emancipation Proclamation the main goal of the war?: So it would not divide the South
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Men from Washington area watching battles could pitch in and help: North
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Britain and France would help as they depend on cotton: South
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Discouraged by the long list of casualties: North
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Impatient!: South
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Came to battle poorly equipped w/out food or clothing: South
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Blockade here brought trade to a halt and supplies ran low: South
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Fewer Military leaders: North
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Might tire of a war that was mainly fought elsewhere: North
Advantage/disadvantage of North or South? Did not have the hope of the help of European soldiers: North
When Southern states wanted to leave the Union the word we use is ...: Secede
Secede means to: leave. When Southern states wanted to leave the Union the word we use is secede
What were Lincoln's goals for the nation: He promised not to abolish slavery and hoped it would end on its own
Why did southern states leave the Union?: Because Abe Lincoln was elected president and they said they would if he won
Because Abe Lincoln was elected president , southern states said they would: Secede from the Union
HOw many states seceded from the Union? Who was first and who was last?: 7 seceded South Carolina was first Texas was last
What court case increased tensions over the slavery issue: The Dred Scott decision
Who was known as the great comprimiser, Henry Clay or John C Calhoun: Henry Clay
What party did Lincoln belong to?: The Republican Party
What was the goal of the Republican Party during Lincoln's time?: To end slavery
What was the strategy for the Union to win the war?: First weaken south Then invade the south
Why did the Union need to secure the border states of Md, KY, Delaware and Missouri?: These states were torn apart and the north needed the extra support
With what plan was the North planning to weaken the South: The Anaconda plan
The Anaconda plan called for the a block on all southern ____ so that it could not ship ___ or bring goods in.: Ports Cotton
With the Anaconda plan if the South could not sell their cash crops then .....: they would not have $ for supplies for soldiers
What was confederate strategy to win the war?: PROTECT THEIR LANDS
Who was Jefferson Davis?: President of the Confederacy
Who was the President of the Confederacy?: Jefferson Davis
Robert E Lee and Usslyses S Grant were who: Lee- Confed General Grant-Union General
Who was the Union General?: Grant
Who was the Confederate General?: Robert E Lee
What was the name of the southern Army?: The Confederate army
What was the name of the northern Army: The Union Army
Where was the capital of the Confederacy?: Richmond VA
Where was the capital of the Union/North Side?: Washington DC
What is and what were the border states?: Border states refers to the five slave states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia, which bordered a free state and were aligned with the Union.
What did John C Calhoun Believe about state rights?: He argued that states had the right to decide whether to charge a tarriff
Which person believed that states had the right to decide whether to charge a tarriff?: John C Calhoun
What is the big deal about John C Calhoun?: He argued that states had the right to decide whether to charge a tarriff
Which president was against state rights?: Andrew Jackson. His VP Calhoun believed the opposite
Who was Steven Douglass?: He ran against Lincoln for the Senate and debated him. He felt states should decide on their own if they wanted slavery
How did Lincoln disagree with Stephen Douglass?: Lincoln- believed constitution wanted slavery to end Douglass- each state decides
Stephan Douglass wrote what act?: Kansas Nebraska act- states should decide if they want slavery
First state to secede: South Carolina
Last state to secede: Texas
True/false; The issue of State Rights and disagreement over the Tarriff did not divide the country: FALSE!!
During the Kansas-Nebraska Act, HOW would people decide whether or not they wanted slavery?: BY VOTING
T/F The KAN- NEB act changed the terms of the Missouri Compromise.: True- Under Miss Com slavery would not be allowed in the Kansas Neb territory
T/F--Once the Kan -Neb act passed, people for slavery only rushed to the territory to cast their votes.: False- People for and against rushed in.
After the Kansas -Nebraska act, "Bleeding Kansas" entered as a free or slave state?: After all that, Kansas was a FREE state.
After the Kansas-Neb act, some in the south talked about doing what...: Seceding
This man lived as a slave in Illinois (a free state) and Wisconsin ( a free territory): Dred Scott
After what happened in his life, did Dred Scott take his request to freedom to the court?: After his owner died
Dred Scott argued that he should be free because...: he had ONCE lived on a FREE land.
Supreme court Justice Taney said that because Scott was ___ he had none of the rights and priveledges of _____.: Slave American Citizen
Supreme Court Justice Taney said that the Congress had no right to do what?: Forbid slavery in Wisconsin territory
Supreme court Justice Taney said that ____ were "property.": Slaves
Supreme court Justice Taney felt that the constitution protected the RIGHT of the people to _____: OWN SLAVES
Supreme court Justice Taney believed that the ____Compromise was unconstitutional because it was preventing people from ______: Missouri Owning slaves
This act so annoyed Lincoln because it replaced the Missouri Compromise which outlawed slavery north of 36 degrees 30 minutes: Kansas-Nebraska territory
The Kansas -Nebraska act dealt with an area that was earlier settled by what compromise.: Missouri Compromise
The Kansas -Nebraska territory was north or south of the Missouri Compromise line: North
Before the The Kansas -Nebraska act the The Kansas -Nebraska territory was ruled as free under what compromise: Missouri Compromise
The The Kansas -Nebraska act was proposed by Lincoln's arch-nemesis ____ ____.: Stephen Douglass
Lincolns 3 views on slavery were 1)He did not think that the _____ had the right to ___ slavery 2) He was against the spread of slavery to the ___ (direction) 3) Ultimately he wanted slavery to ___: 1) Federal government abolish slavery 2)WEST 3) End
What party was formed to fight the spread of slavery: The Republican Party
What was the goal of the Republican party?: To fight the spread of slavery
Frederick Douglass? Stephen Douglass? White man who ran against Lincoln for senate: Stephen Douglass
Frederick Douglass? Stephen Douglass?Black former slave who inspired others with his speeched: Feederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass? Stephen Douglass? Authored the Kansas- Nebraska Act as he thought the people should decide: Stephen Douglass
Lincoln beelieved that the Framers of the Constitution expected that slavery would ...: end
Stephen Douglass believed that the founding fathers wanted states to decide on their own about...: Slavery
"A house divided against itself cannot stand" Who said this and why?: Lincoln, claiming the union can not survive if we have a mix of slave and free states
Lincoln thought the issue of slavery of the issue of ___ and Wrong and slavery was definitely ___: Right Wrong
The Seceding states felt that they could because: states made the union so they could leave it freely too.
It was one of the few forts in the South that remained under Union control so it was important to the north: Fort Sumter
Why was Fort Sumter important to the north?: It was one of the few forts in the South that remained under Union control so it was important to the north
Why was Fort Sumter important to the South?: When the South seceded they took over post offices, forts, government buildings, everything but F Sumter so it represents a Union control over the south.
After this "battle" Lincoln called for 75000 Americans to join the army: Fort Sumter
How did the US and Lincoln react to the CONFEDERATE capture of Fort Sumter?: After this "battle" Lincoln called for 75000 Americans to join the army Also 5 more states secede Also Tensions heighten and the war begins
After this "battle" Lincoln called for 75000 Americans to join the army Also 5 more states secede Also Tensions heighten and the war begins: Confederate capture of Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was the first clash between Southern and Northern forces but what was the first MAJOR battle?: Manassas/Bull Run in Virginia
These states were between the North and the South, permitted slavery but had not seceded: Border states
Border states were between the North and the South, permitted _____ but had not ___.: slavery seceded
What plan did Lincoln and his advisors come up with to weaken the south: Anaconda plan
With the Anaconda plan, if the south could not sell __ crops, it did not have the money to___: CASH buy supplies for its army
The purpose of the Anaconda plan was to block all Confederate ports and win control of the big muddy and wiiiide ____ River.: ports Mississippi
Who won at Manassas/Bull Run?: Confeds! (They also won Fort Sumter)
Who won Bull Run and Fort Sumter?: Confederates
Most northerners supported the UNION and most ____ southerners supported the Conferacy: WHITE

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