Thursday, February 25, 2010

Civil War Part 6 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.

What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war? Early in War African Americans that came under control of Union troops were either freed or put to work.

What is Emancipation Proclamation? Lincoln forms a plan to free all slaves but needed victory in battle to guarantee support.

Why does Lincoln issue proclamation? To free all slaves .

What effect does proclamation have?
Made African Americans eager to join fight, it was a turning point in the war making war about slavery for North.

How African Americans participated in the war: Soon Union began to include African Americans in Army starting with 54th .

Describe Life in North during War: Loss of cotton hurt northern textile industry; other industries began making war supplies.

Describe Life in South During War: Economic demands tough on South because lacked resources to meet demands. South also had hard time paying for war as most of the wealth was invested in land and slaves so tried everything like seizing all supplies even off dead, use blockade running ships, and building new iron works but cost outran resources.

Describe Life of Soldiers during the War: Gave many first taste of travel, when they weren’t fighting filled time with cards, letter, and religion. Could be fighting against family as families in Border States split to both sides.

Describe Life of Women during the War: With men at war women took care of family business, farms, plantations, a few masqueraded as men and fought. Many helped out in camp with stuff like cooking and laundry

1 comment:

  1. Post shows a depth of understanding of the topic. Answers to questions are complete and in depth. 5/5
    Post Shows shows some effort to use their class time wisely. Most assignments are complete but there is no long term progress 4/5

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