Civil War and Abolitionist Movement Flashcard

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What was the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

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A Supreme Court case in 1857 that ruled African Americans could not be American citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in federal territories, further igniting the Abolitionist Movement.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

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It was a turning point in the Civil War that marked a major victory for the Union and halted the Confederate invasion of the North.

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Who was Clara Barton?

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The founder of the American Red Cross, who provided nursing care during the Civil War and advocated for the welfare of soldiers.

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What were the Bread Riots?

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Protests by women in the Confederacy due to food shortages, highlighting the struggles faced by civilians during the war.

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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender?

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At Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.

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What was the Confederacy's response to the Bread Riots?

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They tried to keep the news quiet to prevent further unrest and maintain morale.

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What role did abolitionists play during the Civil War?

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Abolitionists campaigned against slavery and supported the Union's efforts to end it, influencing public opinion and policy.

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What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

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An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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An escaped slave who became a leading abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping others to escape to freedom.

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What was the significance of the 13th Amendment?

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Ratified in 1865, it abolished slavery in the United States, marking a significant victory for the abolitionist movement.