Civil War Vocab

Where Lee surrendered to Grant

What were slave states that stayed in the Union Called?

The freeing of enslaved people is referred to as

The General known for using total war to discourage Southerners from continuing to fight.

After this battle Lincoln signed Emancipation Proclamation

Bloodiest DAY of Civil War, ended in a draw

Battle where people realized Civil War was going to long and drawn out.

Strategy of destroying an enemy's resources.

The famous nurse who founded the American Red Cross.

The term used to describe soldiers who are killed or wounded in battle.

The President of the Confederate States of America.

When a government selects people to serve in the military it is called

Bloodiest BATTLE of Civil War, South retreated

Where all the people not in the military are.

Confederate General known to be a brilliant military strategist.

The Northern blockade of Southern ports, along the coast line and down the Mississippi River.

Union General who was recognized for demanding unconditional surrender from Southern Commanders

A machine that sends electric signals over wires.