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What was the significance of the First Inaugural Address (1861)?
Lincoln emphasized upholding the Constitution and preventing secession, stating he would not interfere with slavery where it existed.
What were the New York Draft Riots?
Violent protests against the draft in NYC, a Democratic stronghold.
What was the Election of 1864?
Lincoln narrowly defeated George B. McClellan, who ran on a platform of ending the war through negotiation.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)?
Freed slaves in Confederate-held territory; reframed war goals and enabled African American recruitment.
What was the Gettysburg Address (November 19, 1863)?
A speech that honored the fallen soldiers and reaffirmed the principles of democracy and equality.
What was the Second Inaugural Address (March 4, 1865)?
Lincoln focused on forgiveness and reconciliation. Called for national unity and healing.
What were the Southern Bread Riots?
Food shortages led to riots in Southern cities.
What was the Battle of Atlanta?
A Union victory that boosted Lincoln's popularity and helped secure his re-election.
What was the 13th Amendment?
A constitutional amendment that abolished slavery everywhere.
When was martial law declared?
Lincoln declared martial law and suspended habeas corpus in some areas to maintain control and prevent rebellion.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
U.S. President during the Civil War; initially focused on preserving the Union, later issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who was George B. McClellan?
Lincoln's opponent in the 1864 election, ran on a platform of ending the war through negotiation.
Who were the Copperheads?
Northern Democrats who opposed the war. They wanted a negotiated peace with the Confederacy.
What were the causes and effects of conscription during the Civil War?
Cause: Need for soldiers. Effect: Opposition, draft riots, and social unrest.
What were the causes and effects of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Cause: Shift in war goals, military strategy. Effect: Reframing of war, self-emancipation, African American soldiers, harder for the Confederacy to gain foreign support.
What were the causes and effects of Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus?
Cause: Need to maintain control and prevent rebellion. Effect: Detention of suspected Confederate sympathizers, controversy over civil liberties.
What were the causes and effects of Union victories, such as the Battle of Atlanta?
Cause: Union military strategy. Effect: Boosted Lincoln's popularity and helped secure his re-election.
What were the causes and effects of food shortages in the South?
Cause: Disrupted supply lines, economic strain. Effect: Southern Bread Riots.