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Who were the border states during the civil war?
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Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware (Study Tip: MMK :D)
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What was the "true" cause of the civil war?
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The true cause of the civil war was states rights.
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Who was the leader of the C.S.A.? (president)
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Jefferson Davis
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When was the first battle of bull run?
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July 21, 1861
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Where was the first battle of bull run?
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Northern virginia about five miles from a town called Manassas Junction near Bull run (a small river in the area)
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What was the result of the first battle of bull run?
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The south won, Lincoln called for more soldiers and appointed a new general, McClellan.
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What battle happened on April 6th, 1862?
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Shiloh
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Where did the battle of shiloh take place?
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Tennessee, near corinth mississippi
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What happened at the batt le ofshiloh?
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It was a two day battle with some bloody fighting. North won
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Why is the battle of shiloh called the battle of shiloh?
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it took place near a small church called "Shiloh"
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When was the 2nd battle of bull run?
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August 29th, 1862
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Where did the 2nd battle of bull run take place?
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The same place as the fist battle
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What happened in the 2nd battle of bull run??
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The south won, only 20 miles from D.C.
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The battle of antietam, also known as...... ______
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Sharpsburg
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When wa the battle of antietam?
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Sept. 17, 1862
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What happened on the battle of antietam?
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It was single bloodiest day of civil war, the north technically won
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Where was the battle of antietam?
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Sharpsburg, Maryland
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Who was General George McClellan?
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General of the union army of the east (the potomac)
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What was George McClellan's fighting style like?
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He was overly cautious, very hesitant. "let's just stay back and train some more..."
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What was the Monitor and the Viriginia? (merrimack)
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first battle of ironclad war ships
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What was Emancipation?1
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it was an act that said that all slaves were free, in ALL states (even in south)
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Why did Lincoln issue the emancipation proclamation?
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he hoped that it would encourage enslaved people to runaway from their slaveholders.
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What were some results of the emancipation proclamation?
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Britian and france (south had been seeking support of them, both had a strong anti-slavery view) decided not help south anymore. Slaves ran away
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When were african americans TRUELY free?
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When the 13th ammendment was passed, in 1865
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What were African American roles in the north?
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They were mostly soldiers. They werent very respected though
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What were the roles of women during the war?
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A lot of women took up men's jobs like factory workers or managing farms etc.. They also worked as spies and nurses to wounded soldiers
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What were some problems in the goverment during the war?
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Peace democrats wanted to negociate with the south vs. those who are pro-lincoln. Inflation (more of a problem in the south). Volunteers were scarce, they had to make draft laws.
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How could one get out of the draft in the union?
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Pay $300 or get a substitute
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How could one get out of the draft in the south?
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get a substitute or have 20 or more slaves
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When did the battle of gettysburg take place?
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july 1-3 1863
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Where was the battle of gettysburg?
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gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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How did the battle of gettysburg begin?
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the union clavary surprised rebel infantry raiding the town for shoes
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What happened at the battle of gettysburg?
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The north won and crushed lee's armu
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Which battle of the civil war started on accident?
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Gettysburg
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Where was the final surrender?
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Appomattox court house.
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whn was the final surrender?
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April 9th 1865
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Where was shermans march? (where did he march?)
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From tennessee to atlanta to the sea (savannah)
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Why was there a shermans march?
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Sherman believed that anyone in the south could be capable of helping the confederates. He wanted "Total War"
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What was shermans march?
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Total War, he burned buildings and towns, tore up railroad lines and fields, took livestock, etc.
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Why did the north have an advantage over the south during the war?
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the north had more resources and a larger army, more industry.. etc etc etc
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What rivers did the union hope to gain control of to splitr the confederacy?
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Mississippi and Tenn.
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What was lincolns main gold in the civil war?
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to unite the north and south
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Did the south use african americans in the civil war?
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No, they didnt trust the slaves to fight for them and didnt even let them near a gun. The north, however, did use african americans.
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What did Abe do to cause four more states to join the confederacy?
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he called for more troops
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What was the confederate capital?
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Richmond, Virginia
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WHere was the confederate capital located in relation to the union cpaital?
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only ab 100 miles away from Washington D.C.
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what battle occured on december 13, 1862?
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Fredericksburg
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