Civil War and Reconstruction Review

After this battle, the Union gained the Mississippi and split the South in two.

In this dedication speech, Lincoln pledged to fight to maintain "government for the people".

The first shots of the Civil War were fired at this place.

The main purpose of this was to help freedmen adjust to life after slavery.

The first African Amercain Senator in Congress.

After the victory at Antietam, Lincoln issued this to free ONLY Southern slaves.

Using this, many freedmen farmers stayed indebted to their former masters.

Although there was no winner, it was an importance advance for military technology.

I was elected as the first and only president of the Confederacy.

A Chilean recipient of the Medal of Honor follwing the Civil War.

After this "bloody" Union victory, Lincoln was able to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

The 15th amendment did which of the following?

With this speech, Lincoln explained that he wanted to restore the country quickly.

After this battle, both the Union and Confederacy realized that the war wouldn't be easily won.

The 13th amendment did which of the following?

This plan divided the South into 5 military districts ruled by martial law.

I was the Union general who led the American military forces to ultimate victory.

The first African American Medal of Honor recipient.

This significant event officially ended the Civil War.

With this speech, Lincoln assured the South that he did not want to abolish slavery.

The 14th amendment did which of the following?

I was the Southern general who led the Confederate forces.

Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction; meant to bring the South back quickly & without punishment.

I assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater and was later also killed.

______ surrendered to ______ at Appomattox Courthouse.

Following this turning point battle, Lee never again tried to invade the North.

Using this speech, Jefferson Davis asserted that "separation was a necessity, not a choice."