Unit 12 Lesson 58 Notgrass Exploring America
How many Southerners joined the Union Army?
About 100,000
How many states were in the Confederacy and how many were in the Union?
Confederacy: 11 states Union: 23 states
What factor lead Robert E. Lee to fight for the confederacy.
He could not bring himself to fight against his homeland meaning Virginia.
What did Americans have in common?
Nation was largely Protestant, most of the free population was descendants from British settlers or from western or Northern Europeans, they spoke the same language, they share intangible values such as a commitment to democracy, a pioneer spirit, and faith in and pride in America.
What was the population difference between the North and the South when the civil war started?
North 23 million South 9 million, 3.5 million being slaves
What were the military advantages of each side?
North: More men capable of fighting, had better supply lines, better navy South: Talented officers, fighting a defensive war, slaves worked whilst free men fought.
What was the substitution policy regarding serving in the army?
Pay a fee or offer a substitute to serve in the army.
How did the North and the South compare in terms of manufacturing, railroads, finances, and farming?
The North had more industry, railroads, farmers able to farm, capital.
Do you believe that the Civil War was inevitable? Why or why not?
Yes, because the Southern state wanted to succeed