Civil War Flashcards

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What happened as conflicts grew between the eastern and western counties in Virginia?

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The western counties split from Virginia and created West Virginia.

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Who led a revolt against slavery in Virginia?

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Nat Turner

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What people worked to end slavery?

Back

Abolitionists

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Who tried to start a slave rebellion by raiding the U.S. Armory in Harper's Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia)?

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John Brown

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What did some Southern states do after Abraham Lincoln was elected President?

Back

They seceded from the Union

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Which Confederate soldier played a major role in the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)?

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General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

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Who was the Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia?

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General Robert E. Lee

Front

What does this map show?

Back

The creation of West Virginia

Front

Where did the Civil War End?

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Appomattox Court House, Virginia

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What did the Confederacy rely on slaves to do during the Civil War?

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Raise crops and provide labor for the army