Civil War Review

A law that helped to keep a balance between slave states and free states.

A person who tried to end slavery

Led a charge during the Battle of Gettysburg that failed.

areas away from the fighting 

How did the war end? 

Escaped from slavery and became the leader of the Underground Railroad

Started the American Red Cross 

Known as the turning point of the war

The selection of people to serve in an army whether they wish to serve or not

Gave the Gettysburg Address after the Battle of Gettysburg

After this battle, the South never invaded the North again.

Commanded the Confederate Army in North Virginia

led the "March to the Sea" through the South 

This battle split the Confederacy in two

A law that required citizens to help return escaped slaves to their owners.

A war between people of the same country

Which of the following is not a military tactic used during the civil war 

Law that admitted California to the Union as a free state and added the Fugitive Slave Law

The Union took control of the Mississippi River

A system of secret routes used by slaves to escape from the South to the North

Former slave who escaped to the North and became an abolitionist, writer and editor.

Known as the “Angel of the Battlefield”

General of the Union Army that defeated Robert E. Lee

President of the Confederate States

Following this battle, Lincoln ordered the Emancipation Proclamation

First major battle of the Civil War. Known as the deadliest battle in American History.

A special order from Lincoln that freed slaves in states that were fighting against the union.

to break away or leave