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Who was the President of the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis
What are the strengths of the Union?
-good industry
- a lot of factories
-more citizens
-more volunteers
What are the strengths of the Confederacy?
-defended their homeland
-knew their land
-had Robert E. Lee
Why was Lincoln cautious about abolishing slavery?
He was worried that he would lose the border states
Who were most against the Emancipation proclamation?
Southern planters didn't want to lose the support of their slaves on the farms
What did both sides realize at the beginning of fighting in the war?
It would be a long and bloody war, and they needed more training
What was a problem for both sides during the war?
Inflation
What did the slaves in the South do to make it harder for the Confederacy?
They slowed down their work, and sometimes refused to work
What were the worst causes of death among soldiers?
Diseases
How did nurses in the war do for women?
They made an example that women can have more jobs
What did both sides see the war as?
"A rich man's war, and a poor man's fight."
What did Lincoln have Grant do in the war?
Fight total war
What state is Vicksburg in?
Mississippi
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg important?
It was one of the biggest battles, and was the farthest battle north
What did people say about the country after the war?
It is now one country and is united
What was Lincons goal after the war?
To have peace and unity among the states, no fighting
How did the North feel about slavery in the border states at the beginning of the war?
They felt like they had to fight to end slavery
How did the South feel about slavery in the border states at the beginning of the war?
They wanted independence, and slavery still