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20 Cards in this Set
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Who was the president of the US during the Civil War?
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Abe Lincoln
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Who was the leader of the Confederate States of America?
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Jefferson Davis
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Who was Robert E. Lee?
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Confederate General
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What is a plantation?
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A large farm with cash crops and sugar cane
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Why did the Civil War begin?
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Slavery and States' rights
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Why was it important to control the Mississippi River?
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To ship goods
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Why was slavery important to Louisiana?
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They farmed the plantations and worked for free.
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Name 4 states that were part of the Confederacy.
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Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Texas
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Name 4 states that were part of the Union.
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Ohio, Kansas, New York, California, Kentucky, New Jersey
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What was the first capitol of Louisiana?
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New Orleans
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What does "secede" mean?
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Pull out
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What does "abolish" mean?
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Ended
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What is a constitution?
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A plan that explains and outlines parts of the most important laws.
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What is a convention?
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A formal meeting held for a special purpose.
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Give the 2 requirements for statehood.
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1. A written Constitution
2. A population of 60,000 people |
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What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
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An announcement that all slaves are free
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Who was the first governor of Louisiana?
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William C. Claiborne
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Soldiers of Today
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* Good food
* Better Training * Camo/Cotton Uniforms |
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Soldiers of the Civil War
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* Bad food
* Wool Uniforms * Did not have a choice to join |
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Generals of the Union
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Ulyssess S Grant
Nathaniel P Banks |
