Civil War Review

The Union had a larger population

Elected President in 1869

First attempt at a slave uprising that puts the seed of rebellion in anti-slavery groups and slaves.

Transported goods by water

Born in a one-room cabin

Youngest of 10 children

Served as captain during Mexican-American War

Beat Jack Armstrong in a fight

Began because senators were arguing over California.

Elected President in 1860

Fought in familiar territory

Fought to preserve its way of life

Happened on October 16, 1859

The Union had a smaller economy

The union gets California, New Mexico and Utah

Produced 90% of the goods in America

Controlled the superior navy

General of the Confederate Forces

Produced 32 times more firearms

Fought to reunite the Union

Served as a Senator

Became a lawyer

Could not stand the sight of blood

Well respected for strategic choices during the war

Worked as an engineer before serving in the Mexican-American War

Had an agricultural and industrial economy

First act of violence between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups. 55 people were killed.

Supreme Court case where they declared that Black Americans are NOT citizens.

The Union controlled more railroads

Went to prision for two years and was released on $100,000 bail

Created more slave laws as new states and territories joined the U.S.

Was the location of more military colleges

Born in Hiram, Ohio

Changed perspectives on slavery

Book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Southerners felt outraged and angry → claimed the account was slanderous and false

President of the Confederacy

Born in Virginia