Civil War Key Terms and Events

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What was the primary goal of the Anaconda Plan during the American Civil War?

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To blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River

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

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Jefferson Davis

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Explain the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the context of the Civil War.

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It declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states.

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Analyze the impact of the Morrill Tariff Act (1861) on the Northern economy during the Civil War.

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It increased tariffs to protect Northern industries.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?

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A significant Union victory

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Describe the role of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment during the Civil War.

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It was one of the first African American regiments in the Union Army.

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Evaluate the strategic importance of the Siege of Vicksburg in the Civil War.

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It split the Confederacy in two and gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act (1862)?

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To provide free land to settlers in the West

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Discuss the role of women in nursing during the Civil War.

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Women served as nurses, providing critical care to soldiers on both sides.

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What was the significance of the Trent Affair during the Civil War?

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It was a diplomatic incident that nearly caused a war between the United States and Britain.