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