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What was the theory behind states believing they could succeed? Because the states had ratified the Constitution and had not given up their fundamental sovereignty or authority to govern themselves. Many northerners felt that secession was ____________________ and ______________________. unconstitutional, treasonous Why would President Buchanan not act against rebellious states? He believed that the federal government had no power to prevent states from leaving the Union. The first state to secede from the Union was _____________________. Five more states including _________________, _________________, ____________________, ___________________, and __________________. Two months later, ____________________________________ these states formed the ___________________________________________. South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, joined by Texas now, Confederate States of America Who was the first and only president of the Confederacy? Jefferson Davis Jefferson Davis's message in his inaugural address was that the Confederacy was created to preserve the ideas of the ________________________. Founding Fathers What topics did Lincoln NOT address in his inaugural address? 1. Slavery 2. Condemning the South The war started on ____________ when the South fired on Ft. Sumter in South Carolina April 11, 1861 Why did the South object to the Union troops being there? Because it was very close to Charleston. _______________________ was the Southern general who demanded the fort's surrender. Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard The Northern officer in charge of the fort was ______________________. Major Anderson The first battle was considered a victory for _______________________. the Confederates What position was Robert E. Lee fist offered at the start of the Civil War? Command of the Union Army Why did Robert E. Lee turn the position of Command in the Union Army down? He had loyalty to Virginia

Ft. Sumter is actually located on ______________ Island. Sullivan's The entrance cannon is one of __________ guns that occupied the fort in 1861. 27 What are casements? A fortified vaulted chamber or armored structure where guns are fired. A cannon sits on top of something called a ____________ which allows it to move forward and back. carraige Of the two types of guns, which is heavier, the mortar or the cannon? cannon The large Parrott gun weighed approximately ________________ and fire projectiles over ______________. 9,700 lbs., 3.9 miles The island where Ft. Sumter sits was actually made from ________ and ______________. granite, seashells The fort was strategically placed between two other forts, Fort _________________ and Fort ________________. Moultrie, Johnson Why was Lincoln so worried about the five slave states located on the border between the Union and the Confederacy? He was desperate to prevent the states from leaving the Union. How did West Virginia become a state? By not totally supporting the secede from the Union like a lot of Virginia. What prompted Lincoln to suspend the right of habeas corpus? Maryland maybe leaving the U. S. (Because he didn't want Washington D. C. in enemy plans -this was illegal-) Describe Lincoln's fears concerning the border states. His use of the army against the states that seceded. So they might join the Confederates. What percentage of American factories were located in the North? Almost 90% By 1860, the North produced __________ of the corn, __________ of the wheat and almost _________ of the oats for the entire nation. half, most, all Name three things about the Industrial Revolution in the North. 1. 85% of the country's factories were in the North (most of the large crops were "cash crops" in the South.) 2. North made canals to ship finished goods.

3. North controlled most of the banks which made Southerners borrow money. What was the Southern economy based on? agriculture The two main crops were ___________ and ______________. cotton, tobacco What was a major problem with devoting so much farmland to cotton and tobacco? They relied on manual labor (which uses slaves) and you can't eat it (even without ketchup) The South assumed that the importance of cotton would bring military assistance from where? From other nations/England The North had _________% of the railroads 69 What is a blockade? An act of war which: ships, troops, or aircraft may be used to prevent people supplies, or other materials from leaving or entering on enemy country. List three natural resources that the North had. 1. minerals for mining 2. lumber for building 3. rich soil When was Lincoln shot? 14 April 1865 From 1861-1865 how many kidnap or assassination schemes are hatched against Lincoln? 5 What happened in August of 1864 - 8 months earlier? Lincoln was almost shout in the head but the bullet hit his hat. Who was Lincoln's killer? John Wilkes Booth Booth was the third son of an acting dynasty. He was born and raised in Maryland and becoming a successful actor. What was significant about the state of Maryland during the Civil War? He grew up in a border state -which allowed slavery- In October of 1864 who does John Wilkes Booth make contact with? Confederate secret service Booth writes a "To Whom it concerns" letter expressing his intentions towards Lincoln. Who does Booth give the letter to for safe keeping? Asia, his sister On February 5, 1865 Lincoln visits the Photographer Alexander Gardner. What is significant about this photograph?

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It was the last official picture of Lincoln. When is Lincoln's second inaugural adress given? March 4, 1865 What happened on March 17th? Lincoln cancels a hospital trip/Booth's plan failed What other assassination plot is occurring during March 17th? Blow up the White House. What dream does Lincoln have on April 2nd? Where is he? His own assassination, River Queen ship April 3rd 1865 Confederate forces set fire to their own capital before evacuating ahead of advancing Union troops. What City is the capital of the Confederates? Richmond, VA Who is the Confederate President? How does he escape? Jefferson Davis, by train When walking the streets of Richmond Lincoln is approached by an elderly Black man who kneels before Lincoln and says to him, "may the good lord bless and keep you safe master Lincoln." How does President Lincoln respond to this? free citizen, only kneel to God While in Richmond, Lincoln visits the House of the Confederate President. Where was the Confederate President captured? Georgia What is the name of Lincoln's youngest son? When was his birthday? Tad, April 4 Why does Lincoln return to Washington on April 9, 1865? To visit his injured secretary of state. How does Lincoln instruct General Witsel to treat the confederate prisoners? Let them off easy. When does General Stanton deliver the news of Robert E. Lee's Surrender? 10:00 pm, April 9 On April 13th Booth informs his co-conspirators that the plan has changed from kidnapping to assassination. Booth assigns Lewis Powell to kill who? Secretary of State George Atzerodt is assigned to kill whom? Vice President Johnson Who joins Lincoln for breakfast after returning from Lee's Surrender? His eldest son, Robert John Booth gives his friend John Matthews a letter to be published-what does John Matthews do to the letters the next day? He burns them Who was the cop on duty to protect the President?

John Parker What play was being performed at Ford's Theatre? Our American Cousin What happens 8 blocks away from Fords theatre at 10:15? The Secretary of State gets stabbed. Where does Booth arrive at 10:35? Navy Yard Bridge Where is Lincoln taken when he is removed from the Theatre? a boarding house What was David Herold's job? Did he complete this task? he was supposed to take a letter to the newspaper, no What confederate safe house is used by Herold and Booth? The Surrot House Why does John Wilkes Booth need to see a Doctor? His leg is broken Who is the Doctor he sees? Dr. Mudd At what battle did Corporal James Tanner, a 22 year old stenographer, loose his legs? Bull Run How many people were witnessed to Abraham Lincoln's assassination? How many stories eye witness accounts are similar? 1500, 0 What famous American said "The very link with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice"? Mark Twain Upon Lincoln's death, Edwin Stanton famously says "Now he belongs to the ages". Why did this not get written done immediately by James Tanner the stenographer? His pencil had broken When did Booth arrive at Samuel Cox house? 1:00 am, Easter Sunday Why did George Atzerodt not attempt to kill Vice President Johnson? He got drunk As Booth hides in the woods what item does he want most? a newspaper Where is Lincoln buried? Springfield, Illinois April 23 John Wilkes Booth finally is able to cross what river arriving in what state? Potomic River, VA What does the "Curse of Cain" mean? Nobody wants to house him.

When Booth arrives at the Richard Garret farm what alias does he use? James Boyd On April 26, 1865 Booth is told to sleep in the tobacco barn on the Garret farm. He is surrounded by soldiers and is shot despite orders from Stanton to take him alive. Who shot Booth? Boston Corbett What was Michael O'Laughlen sentenced to? convicted to life in prison What was Samuel Arnold sentenced to? sentenced to life in prison What was George Atzerodt sentenced to? hanged/condemned to die How was Lewis Powell sentenced? sentenced to death How was David Herold sentenced? condemned to die What happened to the last photograph of John Wilkes Booth's autopsy by Alexander Gardner? It was never found How many people testify in the military tribunal against the accused? 366 Who is the first women to be executed by the United States Federal Government? Mary Surratt In an interview 10 years later who said, "Next to the destruction of the confederacy the death of Abraham Lincoln was the darkest day the south has ever known"? Jefferson Davis More than __________ million soldiers fought in the Civil War. They came from ____________ state. three, every The average _________ soldier was _________ years old and ______ ft. and ________ inches tall. Union, 25, 5, 8 and one fourth Why did so many men on both sides hurry to volunteer? Because they thought it would be short. When did the Confederacy begin to draft? In 1862 When did the Union begin to draft? In 1863 Give some examples of how soldiers on both sides could avoid fighting: 1. Send a substitute in their place

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2. They could have 20 slaves or more Union soldiers were paid __________ per month. Confederate soldiers were paid ________ per month. $13, $11 What was the most common weapon carried by soldiers? rifle musket What types of bullets did a rifle musket shoot? Describe them. Minnie balls, small bullets that were easy to load quickly and fired accurately. What was one of the most common types of medical operations during the war? amputations