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Civil War questions

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Who ultimately won the Battle of Gettysburg?

The Union

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Why didn't Lincoln initially allow black troops to serve?

Border states fought to preserve the Union but had slaves...therefore...

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What was the first state to secede?

South Carolina

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Where is Fort Sumter?

Charleston, S.C.

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

It said all slaves in the southern states were now free?

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What did the 13th Amendment do?

It abolished slavery in the United States

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Who was Mathew Brady?

Famous photographer of Civil War

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What advantages did the South have as the war began?

1. "Home court" advantage, 2. Military leadership- esp. Gen. Lee

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What are the advantages for the North in the war?

1. More (free) people, 2. Industrial base--supplies, 3. More RR

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What was the intent of the "Anaconda Plan"?

Like the snake the North would create a blockade and choke off supply routes in the South

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When did the Civil War take place?

1861-1865

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