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.