Unit 4: Civil War & Reconstruction
Timeline
Trigger Words
Black Codes - Laws after Civil War that restricted the rights and freedom of black slaves, but helped them be in the labor force. North was enraged about the codes.
Compromise of 1850 - Included Fugative Slave Act, Texas would relinquish it's land, but get 10 million dollars in return, and basically helped to temporarily keep the North and South united. (Key word there is "temporarily")
Dred Scott - Dred Scott was free in the North, but when he was brought South
Emancipation Proclamation - The freedom of black slaves only in the rebellious states and any state that was taken over by the Union excluding the border states.
Freeport Doctrine - The idea that slavery would be illegal if the people wanted and voted for it to be
Kansas-Nebraska Act - Nebraska was free and Kansas was a slave state.
Know-Nothings - Known as the American Party, they would later be one of the groups that
Ostend Manifesto - The idea of purchasing Cuba from Spain and if Spain refused, then the U.S would declare war on them.
Radical Republicans - Strongly opposed slavery.
Reconstruction Plans - Went along with Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty in 1863 to basically unite the North and South again by the basis of basically forgiveness due to the fact that the South had never really legally succeded from the Union.
Saratoga - Turning point in the war!!!!! Used the "divide and conquer" war tactic that helped to cause British and Hessian troops to surrender! :P
Wilmot Proviso - The Wilmot Proviso was no slaves in any Southwestern territory obtained from Mexico.
Compromise of 1850 - Included Fugative Slave Act, Texas would relinquish it's land, but get 10 million dollars in return, and basically helped to temporarily keep the North and South united. (Key word there is "temporarily")
Dred Scott - Dred Scott was free in the North, but when he was brought South
Emancipation Proclamation - The freedom of black slaves only in the rebellious states and any state that was taken over by the Union excluding the border states.
Freeport Doctrine - The idea that slavery would be illegal if the people wanted and voted for it to be
Kansas-Nebraska Act - Nebraska was free and Kansas was a slave state.
Know-Nothings - Known as the American Party, they would later be one of the groups that
Ostend Manifesto - The idea of purchasing Cuba from Spain and if Spain refused, then the U.S would declare war on them.
Radical Republicans - Strongly opposed slavery.
Reconstruction Plans - Went along with Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty in 1863 to basically unite the North and South again by the basis of basically forgiveness due to the fact that the South had never really legally succeded from the Union.
Saratoga - Turning point in the war!!!!! Used the "divide and conquer" war tactic that helped to cause British and Hessian troops to surrender! :P
Wilmot Proviso - The Wilmot Proviso was no slaves in any Southwestern territory obtained from Mexico.
Primary Sources
Title: Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
Link: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/appomatx.htm
Summary: This articles shows what actually happened at Appomattox Courthouse on the day Lee surrenders. In the 2 and a half hours of negotiation, it became clear that the bloodiest battle in American history would ultimately end. It gives a day by day journal and comments from soldiers who were actually there. In many of the letters by Lee, he continually states how his soldiers were "tired" or "exhausted". So through this source one can see that the battle would not last very long, with both side losing morale quickly.
Significance: It is significant because the surrender was not an easy task. There were conflicts such as documents, arrangements, and strategies that had to be filed. Many southerners were opposed to the surrender, which also caused some uproar. This meeting was also one of the first times of the war where both Lee and Grant meet face to face and were not in a battle with each other. Nearing the end when it says how Lee was sadden to break the news to his soldiers who he commanded, you can tell that it was not easy to accept surrender after years of fighting. Even so, many southerners were still strongly against accepting the defeat.
By: Diana D.
Title: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Link: http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/reconstruction/section1.rhtml
Summary: Basically helps to dumb down key events under Lincoln's presidency as well as after his assination. Provides simplistic definitions of key events and ideas from the time period in an organized manner, which helped me study :3 <3 even if it is spark notes, it's pretty rad and handy.
Significance: Dumbed everything down to where even a simple mammal, such as myself, could understand and remember key ideas that I'd previously struggled with or got confused with.
By: Jen B. :DDD<333 -p.s. I didn't mean what I said about being a dumb mammal, I have a little more confidence than that<3
Title: Black Codes of Louisiana (1865)
Link: http://college.cengage.com/history/us/resources/students/primary/blackcode.htm
Summary: These are the rules placed in order to restrict the rights of black citizens. Section one prohibits black citizens from entering the parish of St. Landry without his employer's permission; this results in a fine/work added if violated. Section two disallows the renting or ownership of houses. Black citizens must be in the employment of a white citizen and cannot hold public meetings after sunset. They cannot hold and preach to their own congregations. In addition, unless enlisted in the military, they cannot carry firearms. Also, black citizens can't sell or purchase merchandise and will receive a fine if drunk. Every citizens must act like a act in the name and help with detection of the breaking of the law.
Significance: This document was the result of the discontent of white citizens who did not feel it right to enable black citizens to have the same rights as white citizens. Due to these restrictions, many black citizens were unable to experience basic rights. They did not receive the right to practice (or not practice) their choice of religion, which meant they were forced to only preach the white congregations. Despite their freedom, due to the already existent prejudices from those in the government, they were treated as inferior to the white citizens, and thought unworthy to own their own houses and businesses. Eventually, this impacted the urge to rebel among the black citizens themselves and the abolitionists in the North and essentially made them dependent on the white citizens for any sort of income or way of life.
By: Lisa C.
Title: The Anaconda Plan Letter to McClellan from Scott
Link: http://www.civilwarhome.com/scottmcclellananaconda.htm
Summary: This letter to McClellan from Winfield Scott talks about the Anaconda Plan which was a tactic to choke the confederacy by blockading its naval ports. It also devised a scheme to capture Fort Jackson and Saint Philip. It also requests more troops to be sent in order for backup and that the Union soldiers would eventually end up choking the South just like an anaconda chokes its victims.
Significance: This document is significant because it shows the strategies that the Union troops are utilizing in order to defeat the confederate South. It also depicts the relationship that McClellan and Scott have with each other and the trust that they both possess towards one another to be able to declare such a confidential letter.
By: Sebastian Trece
Link: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/appomatx.htm
Summary: This articles shows what actually happened at Appomattox Courthouse on the day Lee surrenders. In the 2 and a half hours of negotiation, it became clear that the bloodiest battle in American history would ultimately end. It gives a day by day journal and comments from soldiers who were actually there. In many of the letters by Lee, he continually states how his soldiers were "tired" or "exhausted". So through this source one can see that the battle would not last very long, with both side losing morale quickly.
Significance: It is significant because the surrender was not an easy task. There were conflicts such as documents, arrangements, and strategies that had to be filed. Many southerners were opposed to the surrender, which also caused some uproar. This meeting was also one of the first times of the war where both Lee and Grant meet face to face and were not in a battle with each other. Nearing the end when it says how Lee was sadden to break the news to his soldiers who he commanded, you can tell that it was not easy to accept surrender after years of fighting. Even so, many southerners were still strongly against accepting the defeat.
By: Diana D.
Title: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Link: http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/reconstruction/section1.rhtml
Summary: Basically helps to dumb down key events under Lincoln's presidency as well as after his assination. Provides simplistic definitions of key events and ideas from the time period in an organized manner, which helped me study :3 <3 even if it is spark notes, it's pretty rad and handy.
Significance: Dumbed everything down to where even a simple mammal, such as myself, could understand and remember key ideas that I'd previously struggled with or got confused with.
By: Jen B. :DDD<333 -p.s. I didn't mean what I said about being a dumb mammal, I have a little more confidence than that<3
Title: Black Codes of Louisiana (1865)
Link: http://college.cengage.com/history/us/resources/students/primary/blackcode.htm
Summary: These are the rules placed in order to restrict the rights of black citizens. Section one prohibits black citizens from entering the parish of St. Landry without his employer's permission; this results in a fine/work added if violated. Section two disallows the renting or ownership of houses. Black citizens must be in the employment of a white citizen and cannot hold public meetings after sunset. They cannot hold and preach to their own congregations. In addition, unless enlisted in the military, they cannot carry firearms. Also, black citizens can't sell or purchase merchandise and will receive a fine if drunk. Every citizens must act like a act in the name and help with detection of the breaking of the law.
Significance: This document was the result of the discontent of white citizens who did not feel it right to enable black citizens to have the same rights as white citizens. Due to these restrictions, many black citizens were unable to experience basic rights. They did not receive the right to practice (or not practice) their choice of religion, which meant they were forced to only preach the white congregations. Despite their freedom, due to the already existent prejudices from those in the government, they were treated as inferior to the white citizens, and thought unworthy to own their own houses and businesses. Eventually, this impacted the urge to rebel among the black citizens themselves and the abolitionists in the North and essentially made them dependent on the white citizens for any sort of income or way of life.
By: Lisa C.
Title: The Anaconda Plan Letter to McClellan from Scott
Link: http://www.civilwarhome.com/scottmcclellananaconda.htm
Summary: This letter to McClellan from Winfield Scott talks about the Anaconda Plan which was a tactic to choke the confederacy by blockading its naval ports. It also devised a scheme to capture Fort Jackson and Saint Philip. It also requests more troops to be sent in order for backup and that the Union soldiers would eventually end up choking the South just like an anaconda chokes its victims.
Significance: This document is significant because it shows the strategies that the Union troops are utilizing in order to defeat the confederate South. It also depicts the relationship that McClellan and Scott have with each other and the trust that they both possess towards one another to be able to declare such a confidential letter.
By: Sebastian Trece