What strategy did the Confederacy rely on for foreign support?

"King Cotton" diplomacy—believed Britain and France would help due to reliance on Southern cotton.

Why didn’t Britain and France support the Confederacy despite their need for cotton?

Britain had stockpiles and turned to Egypt and India; both had already abolished slavery.

What was the Anaconda Plan?

The Union’s naval blockade strategy that reduced Confederate cotton exports by 95%.

What was the Trent Affair?

Union seized Confederate diplomats from a British ship, risking war with Britain—defused by releasing them.

Who led Union diplomatic efforts to prevent foreign recognition of the Confederacy?

Secretary of State William Seward.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

Slaves in Confederate-held areas were free as of January 1, 1863.

How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect foreign relations?

It prevented Britain and France from supporting the Confederacy due to their anti-slavery stance.

How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union army?

It allowed and encouraged African Americans to enlist.

What roles did African American troops mostly serve in?

Mostly non-combat roles, though some fought in artillery and infantry units.

How did the North's economy compare to the South’s in 1860?

North had $234 million; South had $74 million

What was the population difference between the North and South?

North: 22 million; South: 9 million (2:1 soldier ratio).

How did transportation differ between the Union and Confederacy?

Union had 20,000 miles of railroads; Confederacy had 9,000 miles.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

Ended Lee’s second invasion of the North; major turning point in the war.

When and where did General Lee surrender to General Grant?

April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House.

What were the troop numbers at Lee’s surrender?

Lee: 35,000 men; Grant: 113,000 men.

What happened to Confederate resources and currency by the end of the war?

Resources were exhausted; currency was worth 2 cents to the dollar.

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Outcome of Civil War

factors affecting the outcome of the civil war

Question	Answer
What strategy did the Confederacy rely on for foreign support?	"King Cotton" diplomacy—believed Britain and France would help due to reliance on Southern cotton.
Why didn’t Britain and France support the Confederacy despite their need for cotton?	Britain had stockpiles and turned to Egypt and India; both had already abolished slavery.
What was the Anaconda Plan?	The Union’s naval blockade strategy that reduced Confederate cotton exports by 95%.
What was the Trent Affair?	Union seized Confederate diplomats from a British ship, risking war with Britain—defused by releasing them.
Who led Union diplomatic efforts to prevent foreign recognition of the Confederacy?	Secretary of State William Seward.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?	Slaves in Confederate-held areas were free as of January 1, 1863.
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect foreign relations?	It prevented Britain and France from supporting the Confederacy due to their anti-slavery stance.
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union army?	It allowed and encouraged African Americans to enlist.
What percentage of the Union army was African American by the end of the war?	10%.
What roles did African American troops mostly serve in?	Mostly non-combat roles, though some fought in artillery and infantry units.
How did the North's economy compare to the South’s in 1860?	North had $234 million; South had $74 million
What percentage of U.S. manufacturing was in the North by 1860?	90%.
What was the population difference between the North and South?	North: 22 million; South: 9 million (2:1 soldier ratio).
How did transportation differ between the Union and Confederacy?	Union had 20,000 miles of railroads; Confederacy had 9,000 miles.
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?	Ended Lee’s second invasion of the North; major turning point in the war.
What were the Confederate casualties at Gettysburg?	28,000 killed or injured.
When and where did General Lee surrender to General Grant?	April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House.
What were the troop numbers at Lee’s surrender?	Lee: 35,000 men; Grant: 113,000 men.
What happened to Confederate resources and currency by the end of the war?	Resources were exhausted; currency was worth 2 cents to the dollar.

Created by: Camille Yutzie

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