Civil War Part 6 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.

What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war? Under control of union troops were either freed or put to work


What is Emancipation Proclamation? Lincoln forms a plan to free all slaves but needed victory in battle to guarantee support.


Why does Lincoln issue proclamation? Rebellion states but not border stated or ones under union control


What effect does proclamation have? Had mixed reactions in north ,but became turning point of war about slavery for north and convincing south negotiated and not possible.


How African Americans participated in the war: menial task, longest guard duty ,placed in exposed position ,and took time to get equal pay


Describe Life in North during War: loss of cotton hurt northern textile industry
Industries began making war supplies
Income tax to pay for supplies that increase as war goes
Raised tariffs to bring in income
Sold bonds for money


Describe Life in South during War: economic demands tough on south because lacked resources to meet demands
Union blockade forced south to rely on own farms and factories which had trouble supplying military and population


Describe Life of Soldiers during the War: Gave many first taste of travel
When not fighting filled time with cards, letter, and religion
Fighting against family as families in Border States split to both sides
New war tech meant more death and worse wounds

Describe Life of Women during the War: many times wounds treated by amputation but without knowledge of infections many died from
Poor drinking water and sanitation
Faced overcrowded filthy prison camps with lack of food