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13 Cards in this Set
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When did the Civil War occur (date)? |
1861 through 1865 |
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What are the Black Codes? |
Laws passed by states in the South to make AFRICAN AMERICANS 2nd class (lower class- not as good) |
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Which side was the Confederacy? |
THE SOUTH- rebellious states |
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What is the KU KLUX KLAN? |
A secret group of people (wore white hoods) during Reconstruction to keep free African-Americans from VOTING by scaring them |
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Where was John Brown's raid? |
At Harper's Ferry, Virginia- caused the South to not trust the North |
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What battle was a UNION Victory- the Largest(biggest) battle of the Civil War and the turning point of the war? |
Gettysburg |
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Who was the Union General who MARCHED through the South burning houses and stealing food and livestock? |
William T. Sherman (he lead the final battle- Sherman's March) |
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Which side was the UNION? |
The North (The United States) |
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What was the first battle of the Civil War? |
Fort Sumter in South Carolina- victory for the Confederacy |
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Which state was the first to secede (leave) the United States? |
South Carolina |
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What battle gave the Union control of the MISSissippi River? |
Battle of VICKsburg |
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What is a blockade? |
When the military tries to STOP supplies and people from entering or leaving an area(LAND OR WATER |
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Where did the Confederates surrender (give up) ending the Civil War? |
Appomattox Courthouse |
