Civil War - Unit 5 Review Guide

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Why was it so important for border states to stay part of the US (North)?

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To maintain political balance, to prevent the spread of slavery, and to keep economic resources.

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The significance of the First Battle of Bull Run was:

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It marked the first major battle of the Civil War, showing that the conflict would be longer and more brutal than initially expected.

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South Carolina thought they had the right to secede because of a document that they said gave them "permission". What was this document?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What reason did Lincoln give for the North going to war at the beginning of the war?

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To preserve the Union

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Lincoln’s relationship with General George McClellan was characterized by:

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Frequent disagreements and tension

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Lincoln ordered a blockade of Southern ports because:

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he wanted to prevent the export of cotton and the import of war supplies.

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President Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam because:

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He believed it would weaken the Confederacy.

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed slaves in the Confederate states

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The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war because:

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It marked the last major Confederate invasion of the North.

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What famous speech does Lincoln give after the Battle of Gettysburg?

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The Gettysburg Address