Carr - Unit 5 Civil War - FLASHCARDS

Front

Why was the surrender at Vicksburg crucial to the success of the Union campaign in the West?

Back

It allowed the Union to control the Mississippi River

Front

This 1857 ruling declared slaves are property and not citizens therefore they had no rights.

Back

Dred Scott v Sandford

Front

What is the name for people who wanted to put an end to slavery?

Back

Abolitionists

Front

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

Back

Battle of Gettysburg

Front

Who was the only elected president of the Confederate States of America?

Back

Jefferson Davis

Front

Who was the commander of the Union Army after 1864?

Back

Ulysses S. Grant

Front

At which fort did the first hostilities of the Civil War take place?

Back

Fort Sumter

Front

The Emancipation Proclamation

Back

ended slavery in the states that were in rebellion

Front

Name given to the northern army.

Back

Union

Front

Name given to the southern army.

Back

Confederates