Civil War Pt. 1

Front

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

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Secession

Front

Where was the first battle of the Civil War?

Back

Fort Sumter, SC

Front

Union strategy to squeeze the Confederates into submission by controlling the Mississippi River and isolating forces west of the river, splitting the Confederacy in two

Back

Anaconda Plan

Front

A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.

Back

Siege

Front

What act required all men between 18-35 to join the Confederate military?

Back

Conscription Act

Front

The goal of the Anaconda Plan was: to capture the capital of the Confederacy, to keep supplies from entering New Orleans, to capture Jefferson Davis and force him to end war, to gain control of Mississippi River and split Confederacy

Back

to gain control of Mississippi River and split Confederacy

Front

The South had _______ train tracks than the North.

Back

Less

Front

Who had a political war strategy known as "King Cotton" diplomacy?

Back

Confederacy

Front

Which of the following speeches by Lincoln was meant to liberate all slaves in rebelling territories? The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, "I Have a Dream" Speech

Back

The Emancipation Proclamation

Front

What was ONE reason why there were food shortages in the South?

Back

Most of the farm workers fought in the military