Civil War Era Flashcards
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What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
Answer: Slavery and states' rights
The Civil War was primarily caused by the deeply divisive issue of slavery and the broader debate over states' rights versus federal authority, particularly regarding whether new territories would permit slavery.
Which battle is considered the bloodiest single day of the Civil War?
Answer: Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, resulted in approximately 23,000 casualties, making it the bloodiest single day in American military history.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Answer: Freed slaves in Confederate states
Issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states, though it did not apply to border states or areas already under Union control.
Who was the commanding general of the Confederate Army?
Answer: Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee served as the commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and eventually became general-in-chief of all Confederate forces in 1865.
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Answer: It was the turning point of the Civil War in favor of the Union
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) was a decisive Union victory that ended Lee's second invasion of the North and is widely considered the turning point of the Civil War.
Which amendment to the Constitution formally abolished slavery?
Answer: 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment, ratified on December 6, 1865, formally abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.