Chapter 16 The Civil War

Border states, such as Virginia, remained in the Union but were divided over which side to support in the Civil War.

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During the Civil War, the South had an advantage over the North because of its larger army.

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After the First Battle of Bull Run, President Lincoln appointed George McClellan to lead the Union army of the East.

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The Union hoped to gain control of both the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers in order to split the Confederacy.

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The capture of New Orleans by troops under David Farragut put the Mississippi River under Confederate control.

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Hesitation by General McClellan helped lead to the failure of Union troops to capture Richmond in mid-1862.

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President Lincoln's main goal in the Civil War was to eliminate slavery in all territory controlled by the United States.

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Both the Union and the Confederacy used African American soldiers during the Civil War.

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A series of Union victories in late 1864 helped Abraham Lincoln win reelection.

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During his march from Atlanta to the sea, Sherman targeted all aspects of the enemy's life.

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