Ch.17 Vocabulary JK Matching
Janurary 1865 amendment that freed slaves-advocated by Lincoln. |
A general who used a scorched earth tactic from Atlanta, Georgia in Sept 1864 to Savannah in Dec. 21, 1864. He continued along the Atlantic Coast. |
Payments in currency for those who volunteered for military service. |
Conf. supporter who assassinated Lincoln during a play in Washington D.C.-killed later. |
Nurse of the Civil War who tended the wounded on the battlefield-founded American Red Cross. |
A battle on July 1-3 where Conf. Lee and the Union fought in Pennsylvania. Union won and Conf. had severe losses. |
Issued Jan.1, 1863 by Lincoln, the EP freed all slaves in Confederate territory - made to weaken South. |
Emancipation Proclamation |
Battle on July 4, 1863 where Union Grant defeated Vicksburg in Mississippi and won the M. River. |
Conf. gen. who was top Westpoint student, fought for Virginia, and was a good soldier in Mexican War. |
Union general who won the first major Union victories-little interest in army career, brilliant general. |
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