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A Little Skirmish
The Confederacy
1. Before Lincoln became President of the United States,
seven states seceded from the union. They were:
a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________
d. _________________________
e. _________________________
f. _________________________
g. _________________________
2. After Lincoln was inaugurated, 4 more states seceded
from the United States. What four states seceded after
he became president?
a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________
d. _________________________
3. These 11 states became known as the Confederate
States of America. What is the definition of a
confederacy?
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4. The man chosen to be the President of the Confederacy
was ____________________________.
5. The man chosen to be the Vice President of the
Confederacy was __________________________.
6. From February to May of 1861, what was the first
capital of the South? (Remember, this city is in
Alabama.)
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7. In May 1861 when Virginia finally seceded from the
union, what city became the second capital of the
Confederacy? ______________________________
Why Are We Fighting?
The North’s Perspective
In a paragraph, summarize the North’s reasons
for fighting in the Civil War.
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The South’s Perspective
In a paragraph, summarize the South’s reasons
for fighting in the Civil War.
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After Fort Sumter
With the firing on Fort Sumter by Confederate forces,
the Civil War had started. But the REAL QUESTION is….
How do you stop it?!
There is only one practical way to stop a war - Make
the other side give up.
How many different ways could a country achieve this?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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For the answer you gave in number 1, explain how you
would accomplish this.
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For the answer you gave in number 2, explain how you
would accomplish this.
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For the answer you gave in number 3, explain how you
would accomplish this.
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For the answer you gave in number 4, explain how you
would accomplish this.
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For the answer you gave in number 5, explain how you
would accomplish this.
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Definitions
Define the following terms.
1. Strategy –
2. Infantry –
3. Artillery –
4. Cavalry –
5. Objective –
6. Offensive –
7. Defensive –
8. Blockade –
9. Encirclement –
10.
Flank –
What things do you need to wage a successful war?
1. Soldiers
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