Flashcards - Unit 4: Civil War and Reconstruction

Front

The Civil War (1861-1865)

Back

The four-year war between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.

Front

Abraham Lincoln

Back

Sixteenth president of the United States (1861-65), who preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the slaves.

Front

Jefferson Davis

Back

President of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Front

States Rights

Back

The rights and powers held by individual U.S. states rather than by the federal government.

Front

Secede/Secession

Back

To withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, alliance, or a political or religious organization.

Front

The Confederate States of America

Back

The name of the new nation and government of the 11 states that seceded from the Union.

Front

Union

Back

The portion of the country that remained loyal to the Federal government during the Civil War.

Front

Republican Party

Back

Political party that believed in the non-expansion of slavery.

Front

Battle of Gettysburg (1863)

Back

A three day battle that involved the largest number of casualties of the entire war and is often described as the war's turning point.

Front

Gettysburg Address (1863)

Back

A historic speech given by Abraham Lincoln at a memorial for Union soldiers that died at the Battle of Gettysburg.