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45 Cards in this Set
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Was the right to secession mentioned in either the U.S. or Confederate State constitutions?
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No
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Which states had seceded, if any, as of Lincolns inauguration speech in March 1861?
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South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas
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What were the seven states that originally seceded?
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South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas (SMGFLAT)
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Why did four other states secede later, after the first seven?
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Lincolns called for troops to invade the south
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When did Virginia secede?
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After the attack on Fort Sumter
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What happened to the governor of Texas?
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He was deposed when he argued against succession -- and the state seceded after he was replaced
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Which slave states remained with the union at Lincoln's inauguration?
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Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the border states
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What was the 1828 "Tariff of Abominations"
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A protective tariff intended to reduce reliance on British goods, but which had the effect of reducing British imports of Southern cotton and raising the cost of goods for Southerners
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What was the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
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South Carolina's attempt to use the state right of nullification to refuse to pay tariffs; President Jackson threatened the state with military force and South Carolina gave in.
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What was South Carolina's role in the secessions?
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They were the first to secede (on a unanimous vote) a month after Lincoln's election
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What did the term "border state" refer to?
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Union-aligned slave states that bordered one or more free states
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What were the five border states?
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Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia
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Which state was originally neutral?
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Kentucky
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Where did West Virginia come from?
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In 1863, it was formed from the northwestern counties of Virginia, after Virginia had seceded from the Union.
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Why were the border states important?
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Because they provided a geographical buffer between combatants & because they contained the economic advantage of many factories. They also weakened the Confederacy's stance of how things had to be.
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What was the position of Arizona and New Mexico territories, in regards to slavery?
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Both allowed slavery but had few slaves living there
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When did the border states abolish slavery?
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Maryland and West Virginia - when they changed their state constitution to prohibit slavery, during the war
Kentucky, Missouri, and Delaware - not until the 1865 ratification of the 13th Ammendment |
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What was the Crittenden Compromise of 1860?
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A failed proposal to resolve concerns of seceded states, suggesting, among other things, the permanent return of the Missouri Compromise.
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Why did Lincoln reject the Crittenden Compromise?
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Because he had been elected to block the westward expansion of slavery
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When was the Confederate States of America formed?
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In a meeting of delegates of the seven secessionist states in February of 1861
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Who was named president of the Confederacy and how did he feel about it?
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Former Mississipi Senator Jefferson Davis -- who felt a sense of dread at the prospect
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Who was Alexander Stevens?
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Vice President of the Confederate States of America
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What was named capitol of the Confederacy?
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Richmond, Virginia
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How did the constitution of the Confederacy compare to the U.S. Constitution of that time?
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Very similar, except:
- president was given a line item veto - 6 year term limit - outlawed international slave trading |
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Where was the Confederate government headquartered?
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Richmond, Virginia
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What act heralded the start of the war?
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Confederate General Beauregard opened fire on Fort Sumter. In a bloodless battle, Major Robert Anderson surrendered and was taken prisoner.
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When did the Civil War begin?
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April 12, 1861
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Who attacked Fort Sumter?
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General P.T. Beauregard of the Confederacy
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Where is Fort Sumter located?
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Charleston harbor, South Carolina
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Who was the Union officer in command of Fort Sumter?
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Major Robert Anderson
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Why did Major Anderson surrender at Fort Sumter?
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They ran out of supplies.
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What was the result of the victory at Fort Sumter?
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Four more states seceded and the Civil War began
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What was the popular opinion at the start of the war, in terms of how long it would last?
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Both sides believed it would be a 90 day war
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In what ways were railroads critical to the Civil War?
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1 - Railroads were second only to waterways in
providing logistical support for the armies 2 - Control of railroads meant economic control |
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Where did both armies get their training from?
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Mexican-American War
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What was the military advantage of the Southern army?
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Better military commanders
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Who was the Union army's first commander?
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Urban McDowell
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What was the challenge of building an army at the time of the war?
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Very few men had any military experience
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What kind of response did the Confederacy have to their call for volunteer soldiers?
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100,000 volunteers came -- 1/3 were turned away
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What was the first true battle of the Civil War?
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First Manassas or first battle of Bull Run
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Who lead the Union at the first battle of Bull Run?
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Urban McDowell
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Who commanded the Confederate Army at the battle of first Manassas?
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General Joseph Johnston and General Beauregard
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What was the result of the First Battle of Bull Run?
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Confederate victory, with a total of 4,878 casualties (847 killed)
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What was "the great skedaddle"?
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The Union return from the Massacre at Mannassas/First Battle of Bull Run
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What was the first significant Union victory of the war?
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Capture of Fort Henry on the Tennessee river
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