Civil War Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe how Lincoln’s election splits the Union:
Lincoln who spoke against slavery.
Wins cause other candidates splits votes, also shows politics spits on regional lines.
Describe how the South reacts to the election of Lincoln:
The southern states were outraged someone could win election without southern vote.
And thought had no voice in the national government.
Describe the founding of the Confederate government:
In Feb 1861 the seven states join together to form confederate states of American
Describe the breakout of the war at Fort Sumter:
The Fed troops at Sumter needed supplies so Lincoln decided he was going to notify south that he was sending only food.
Describe the Advantages of the North:
Had greater population to draw troops from
Industry in north made them more prepared.
Had better railroad to move troops and supplies
Describe the advantages of the South: many in north thought slavery not worth the fighting for survival.
South had strong military tradition
Describe Northern Strategies to win the War:
Describe Southern Strategies to win the war:
Preserve army, while doing enough damage to erode north will.
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1. Lincoln's election split the union because he receive no votes from the South. He was not even on the ballot for any of the Southern states, and he still won the election. South voted entirely for candidate who represented slavery, and the North voted against it.
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3. Northern Strategies? Anaconda Plan? Explain it.