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| Capital of the Confederacy |
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States that were divided on the issue of secession.
Included; DE, MD, KY and MO |
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| Broke away from VA and rejoined the Union in 1863 |
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1) Larger population
2) More industry
3) More resources
4) More Money (better banks)
5) More ships and railroads |
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1) strong support among population
2) Fighting at home, defense
3) Better Military Leadership |
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| North's strategy for winning the war |
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1) Create a blockade
2) Control the Miss. River
3) Capture Richmond |
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| Defend home territory until north gave up and recognized their independence |
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| Other names for Civil War |
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War Between the States
War for Southern Independence
War of Northern Aggression
Freedom War |
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Infantry fights on foot
Cavalry fights on horseback |
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| Names for Confederate and Union soldiers |
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Confederates = Rebels or Rebs
Union = Yankees |
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