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Jefferson Davis

President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, serving as the leader of the secessionist government played a key role in leading the Confederacy and shaping its policies during the war, including the defense of states' rights and the fight to preserve slavery Davis's leadership during the war, which included making decisions regarding military strategy, diplomacy, and governance, although the Confederacy ultimately failed to achieve independence

Anaconda Plan

The Anaconda Plan was a Union military strategy during the Civil War that aimed to defeat the Confederacy by blockading Southern ports, capturing the Mississippi River, and dividing the Confederacy into smaller sections it sought to isolate the Confederacy from international trade, disrupt their supply lines, and gain control of vital waterways, ultimately squeezing the Confederacy and leading to their defeat the Union's successful implementation of the plan, leading to the capture of key Confederate ports and control of the Mississippi River, weakening the Confederacy's ability to sustain itself

Gettysburg Address

speech given by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, reflecting on the significance of the Civil War and the principles of equality and freedom it emphasized the importance of preserving the Union and reaffirmed the ideals of liberty and equality that the United States was founded upon. It also served to honor the sacrifices made by soldiers in the war The main cause of the Gettysburg Address was the Battle of Gettysburg which was received as a major turning point in the war

The Confederacy

the Confederate States of America, refers to the group of Southern states that seceded from the United States and formed their own government during the Civil War it represented the secessionist movement and the fight for states' rights and the preservation of slavery The effect was the eventual defeat of the Confederacy by the Union forces, resulting in the end of the secessionist movement and the abolition of slavery

Lincoln's Election

the election of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States in 1860 it led to a deep division between the Northern and Southern states and played a major role in triggering the Civil War Lincoln's election led to the formation of the Confederate States of America and eventually leading to the Civil War

The Union

Northern states in the United States during the Civil War that remained loyal to the federal government and opposed secession represented the preservation of the United States and the fight against the secessionist movement of the Confederate states The Union's main cause was the desire to maintain the unity of the country and oppose the spread of slavery

The Civil War

A civil war that took place in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Union and the Confederacy it resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and the establishment of a stronger central government effects included a significant loss of life, the emancipation of slaves through the 13th Amendment, and the reconstruction of the Southern states

Abe Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865 Lincoln is known for leading the United States through its Civil War, preserving the Union, and abolishing slavery Lincoln's election as president in 1860 led to a divided nation, with several Southern states seceding

Election of 1860

Election where Lincoln, Douglas, Breckenridge, and Bell all bid for presidency The election of 1860 led to Lincoln becoming President of the Untied States The election of Abraham Lincoln, who was opposed to the expansion of slavery, caused Southern states to fear that their economic and political interests would be threatened, leading to their secession and the start of the Civil War

Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, declaring that all slaves in Confederate territory were to be set free it shifted the focus of the Civil War from solely preserving the Union to also abolishing slavery, providing a moral purpose for the war and encouraging enslaved people to seek freedom The main effect was the immediate emancipation of slaves in Confederate-held areas and the eventual passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery throughout the United States

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Sherman's March

military campaign led by Union General William Sherman during the Civil War, in which his forces marched through Georgia, destroying infrastructure and resources to weaken the Confederacy it aimed to demoralize the Confederacy and break their will to fight by waging total war and targeting civilian resources, ultimately contributing to the Union's victory the desire to cripple the Confederacy's ability to wage war and bring about a quicker end to the conflict was the main cause of Sherman's March