AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Abraham Lincoln

chapter 19

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Chapter 19: Drifting Toward Disunion Uncle Tom?s Cabin?1852 Harriet Beecher Stowe Inspired by the 2nd Great Awakening Wanted to show the North the horrors of slavery Especially the breaking up of families South claimed that the novel was unfair Not an accurate portrayal of slavery Stowe had never seen slavery in the Deep South Novel was very successful Millions of copies sold in US and abroad Huge political impact Northerners decided not to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law Boys who read the book in the North would be Union soldiers Popularity with the public in Europe kept European leaders from helping the South in the Civil War Another influential book The Impending Crisis of the South?1857?Hinton R. Helper

Lincolns second Inaugural

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

The Second Inaugural Address of Lincoln Saturday, March 4, 1865 President Lincoln?s purpose for delivering the Second Inaugural address ? this formal ceremony marks the beginning of his second term presidency. President Lincoln had two major items in his agenda. One, the slavery (Emancipation Proclamation - Thirteenth Amendment) as a central issue of the Civil War (He viewed the Civil War as a punishment from God for the national exploitation of colored slaves); and he also kept in mind the Nation and possible reunification and reconciliation between the North and the South (Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction).

Reason for Lincolns Inaugural

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

The Second Inaugural Address of Lincoln Saturday, March 4, 1865 President Lincoln?s purpose for delivering the Second Inaugural address ? this formal ceremony marks the beginning of his second term presidency. President Lincoln had two major items in his agenda. One, the slavery (Emancipation Proclamation - Thirteenth Amendment) as a central issue of the Civil War (He viewed the Civil War as a punishment from God for the national exploitation of colored slaves); and he also kept in mind the Nation and possible reunification and reconciliation between the North and the South (Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction).

Chapter 19 Focus Questions

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Chap. 19 Focus Questions Faulis ? PAGE ?1? Chap. 19 Focus Questions Faulis ? PAGE ?1? Maddie Faulis Mr. Nelson AP US History December 8, 2013 Northerners rushed to Kansas, much to the South?s dismay. Of course, the Southerners voted for Kansas to be a slave state. The North on the other hand, developed their own government in Kansas and ruled Kansas free. This led to violence between the North and the South. Douglas? popular sovereignty failed because Southerners refused to take their expensive slaves into places where the slaves could potentially be hurt or killed.

Civil War Battles

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

The Civil War Battles Major Battles: Western Sphere Vicksburg (Spring 1863) ? turning point! Gen. Grant tried to complete Union control of the MS River by seizing the heavily fortified city of Vicksburg, MS. Union bombarded the city for 7 weeks Confederates surrendered on July 4. Union controlled the length of the Mississippi River, cutting TX, LA, and AK off from the rest of the Confederacy New Orleans Union captured NO, under naval leader Davis Farragut Eastern Sphere Gettysburg (July 1, 1863) ? turning point! Lee took offensive leading his army into enemy territory Hoped a victory in a major N city would lead to a Confederate upper hand and eventual victory, plus easy access to invade DC S surprised Union troops in Gettysburg, PA Bloodiest battle of the War

american pagent ch 20-22 vocab

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Diana Chetnik 12-14-13 Vocab APUSH Chapter 21 Abraham Lincoln- Became president on March 4th, 1861, and seven states left the Union. In his inaugural address he stated that secession was impractical. Fort Sumter- On April 12th, 1861 South Carolina attacked Fort Sumter and started the Civil War. Lincoln called for 75,000 soldiers. ?Mountain White?- nickname given to West Virginia Border states ? States of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia that could potentially secede. Contained a white population more than half of the Confederacy and could have almost doubled the manufacturing capacity of the South and increase the number of mules and horses by half.

american pagent ch 19&20 vocab

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Diana Chetnik 12-3-13 Vocab Ch. 19&20 APUSH Chapter 19 Wilmot Proviso- Prohibited slavery in the territories acquired in the Mexican War. Ominously- Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen Popular sovereignty- The doctrine that stated that the people of the territory should themselves determine the status of slavery. General Lewis Cass- ?father of popular sovereignty? A veteran of 1812, senator and diplomat. Was chosen to be the Democratic candidate. Democratic National Convention- took place in Baltimore and was when Cass was chosen to represent the Democrats Zachary Taylor- Nominated by the Whigs to be their candidate in the election. Won the Election of 1848. Died suddenly in 1850.

test21-11

Subject: 
Rating: 
0
No votes yet

Key Events and Battles of the Civil War Event Date Location Significance Lincoln elected president November 1860 U.S. Though winning in the electoral college, Lincoln's lack of a popular majority (1.9 million out of 4.7 million votes cast) is an indication of the problems he would face with a divided nation South Carolina secedes December 1860 South Carolina On news of Lincoln's election, South Carolina (site of nullification fight in 1830s) secedes Confederacy formed February 1861 Montgomery, Alabama Seven states form Confederacy, write their own constitution, and plan for an independent nation Lincoln inaugurated March 1861 Washington, D.C. Lincoln enters Washington D.C. in disguise because of unrest. Southerners begin seizing federal posts.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Abraham Lincoln

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!