AY Chapter 14 Flashcard 2 of 2

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed slaves in the Confederate states

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Which of the following best describes Confederate Nationalism? A belief in a strong central government, An acceptance of slavery as a fundamental part of society, A focus on industrialization, A commitment to religious freedom

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An acceptance of slavery as a fundamental part of society

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Did all slave states join the Confederacy?

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No, some slave states remained in the Union

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What were the goals of the Constitutional Union Party?

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To preserve the Union and avoid secession

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Were all Republicans in favor of a single presidential candidate in the 1860 election?

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No, there were divisions within the party

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How did Black southerners generally support the Union during the Civil War?

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By working as spies and guides for Union forces

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What was the main reason for the Democratic Party's split over the issue of slavery?

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Conflict between Northern and Southern Democrats

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What role did the U.S. Colored Troops play in the Civil War?

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They fought in major battles and contributed to Union victories.

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Why was the Battle of Antietam significant in the Civil War?

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It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.

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What was the strategic importance of Sherman's March to the Sea?

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It sought to destroy the South's economic and psychological capacity to wage war.