Draft Riots of 1863

What new tactic of warfare comes about while Grant is leading his army South?

trench warfare

T/F: Grant was not popular with N. voters

true

T/F: The Civil War was the largest war in the history of U.S.

true

T/F: The guerilla war goes on until the end of the civil war

true

T/F: the guerilla war caused diffuculties for Acadians. Why?

true; they were expected to pledge loyalty

During his election, Lincoln proposes the 10 percent plan which consists of:

voting population take oath of allegiance into the Union

Instead of regarding his casualties, Grant _____

marches South while his army is continually being reinforced

What is a "draft"?

order where someone is forced into the army

Because people were not happy with the exemptions of being drafted, this caused ______

riots

The birth of modern warfare occurred when ______

the war in 1864 was being fought. At the end of the war there was a present empty battlefield which was almost like camoflauge

The Shenandoah valley was also known as the _____ of the Confederacy?

"bread basket" surplus of wheat

The draft of 1862-63 was known as the "______ war, and the ______ fight"

"rich mans war" "poor mans fight"

If someone joined voluntarily, what type of payment was granted?

$250

Why was D.C. a successful spot for trenches outside RIchmond?

-constant flow of ammunition -engineering achievement

What geographical features does VA consist of ?

-flat -blue ridge mts - Shenandoah valley

People were angry because of the exemptions of being drafted. What were some of the exceptions?

1. If you were a plantation owner you were not forced, it was thought to be contributing 2. rich people not drafted

How was the war of attrition similar or a prequel to the first world war?

1. constant bombardment 2.constant death 3. goes on until one side runs out of soliders/ men

In what year was the first draft imposed? What did the people recieve?

1862 no payment, but food and barracks

In what year did the Union impose a military draft?

1863

What year did the draft riots occur?

1863

In this year was one of the last significant successes in the civil war for the confederates

1864

Who was criminal and bandit before the war, and refused to join the army and raided confederate postions

AUzene Carriere

The riot in the U.S. was targeted on what group?

African Americans

Which historical figure was the highest ranking official in the confederate army? His statue is also in Downtown Lafayette

Alfred Mouton

Lincoln was assasinated by whom?

John Wilkes Booth

Which commander in LA captures Shreveport and invades TX?

Banks

Who was the second in command to Alfred Mouton?

General A.J. Smith

Which General captures captures Atlanta and destroys anything that supports the Confederacy?

General William Sherman

In 1864, which general plans an attack on the U.S

General Zachary Taylor

Where did the draft riots of 1863 occur?

Gettysburg

In 1864, LA gained a new governor which was : _________

Gov. Henry

Who builds a partial dam, and campaign becomes a disaster This was the last major event in war of LA?

Joseph Bailey

Who were the group of people who fought against the Union and the confederate army?

Jay walkers

Who ends up winning the election of 1864?

Lincoln

This saying was directed to and implied that:__________ "The crow will have to carry its own"

Non- confederates would have to find their own provisions and rely on themselves for finding it

Who is the confederate commander in chief at this time?

Richard Taylor

Which general gets Lincoln re elected?

Sherman

Which general was considered a "guaranteed victory" in the war? Why?

Ulysses S Grant builds a railroad to D.C. to trenches outside Richmond

The people who resisted drafts in the southwestern state were under which general?

Zachary Taylor

How long does Ulysses S Grant`s campaign last?

as long as the history of the confederates

What was the only way that the riot was brought to an end?

bringing soliders in from Pennsylvania

Who had the highest rate in casualities in the Civil War?

confederates

What was the penalty for refusing to join the army and raiding confederate postions?

execution

Just because someone was a slave did not mean that person was a ________ citizen

free