Civil War History Flashcard

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What was the significance of the United States Colored Troops (USCT)?

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They were a new branch of the US Army to recruit, organize, and oversee Black troops.

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What event occurred after Abraham Lincoln was elected president in November?

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South Carolina seceded from the United States.

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What did North Carolina voters decide regarding a secession convention?

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They voted no to a secession convention.

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What was the primary goal of the Union's naval blockade during the Civil War?

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To stop the export of cotton and the import of war supplies

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union after Lincoln's election?

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South Carolina

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What was the significance of the Battle of Fort Sumter?

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It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

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Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

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Jefferson Davis