The Civil War and Reconstruction

leader of the Confederate forces

The reason for President Johnson’s impeachment was that

This battle brought Grant into Mississippi and was one of the bloodiest battles in the War.

president of the Confederacy from Mississippi

The act which started the American Civil War was the

first capital of the Confederency

first African-American senator from Mississippi

statement issued by Lincoln which freed slaves in the rebellion states

coming together at an appointed place

secret organization created to protect the whites that created violence against blacks.

18th President of the United States

slaves who are now full citizens of the United States

persons who are killed, wounded, or missing in battle

use of Naval forces to isolate a seaport and prevent ships from entering or leaving the port

sets of big guns used for attack or defense

time of rebuilding the South and restoring the Union after the Civil War

set of laws that governed and regulated the lives of freedmen in Mississippi

northerners who moved to the South and supported the rights of blacks

Union general in charge of troops in Mississippi

What is the Shoestring District?

The second and final capital of the Confederacy was

led the Confederate troops at Shiloh

defended positions

pardon granted to a large group of individuals

readmission of Mississippi into the Union