US History Ch. 9 Short Answer

-Why did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

1. Keep Britain from joining 2. Keep border states from joining 3. Encourage African Americans to joining 4. Give the north a reason to fight

-Why was Vicksburg an important victory for the Union Forces?

It gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union so the South couldn't move their supplies.

-Why is the Civil War considered to be the first modern war?

It was the first war after the industrial revolution.

-Why was the Union seizure of New Orleans important? Explain

It was the largest city of the south and the center of their cotton trade.

-How would the Anaconda Plan avoid bloodshed?

By creating a blockade, the South's supplies would run out themselves because they could no longer trade or move supplies.

-What were the advantages and disadvantages for the North and the South at the start of the war?

South- harder for them to industrialize, had better leadership. North- smaller population, naval force, had more supplies.

-Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?

The Confederate army was weakened so they could not fight effectively.

-Why was it crucial that the 54th Massachusetts did not falter in battle?

There would be more racism towards black people.

-How did the roles of women change during the war?

They had to manage things like the farms and became nurses.

-Why were many Southerners opposed to fighting a war of attrition?

They thought they were better fighters.