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Chapt.12 Sect. 1-4. Ericka Anthony Jesseca Williams Angelica Lafeyette. Sect.1 –Causes of the Civil War. Election of Abraham Lincoln Slavery States’ rights. Vocabulary. States’ rights- the idea that states have the right to limit the power of the federal government
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Chapt.12 Sect. 1-4 Ericka Anthony Jesseca Williams Angelica Lafeyette
Sect.1 –Causes of the Civil War • Election of Abraham Lincoln • Slavery • States’ rights
Vocabulary • States’ rights- the idea that states have the right to limit the power of the federal government • Secede- withdraw from the union • Abolitionist- a person who wanted to end slavery • Vigilante- are people who take the law into their own hands
Sect.2 The Civil War and Texas • When the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina marked the beginning of the Civil War. • This event happened on the date of April 12,1861.
The South Advantages and Disadvantages • Disadvantages- had fewer men to fight in war. • Fewer railroads to transport troops and supplies. • Advantages- knew the land better than the Union. • Better generals and marksmen.
The North Advantages and Disadvantages • Disadvantages- Soldiers were not trained as well. • Fighting on unfamiliar land • Advantages- had all the factories/industries • More soldiers for fighting
Questions • 1.Name 3 things that caused the Civil War. • 2.List 1 advantage and disadvantage the North had. • 3.List 1 advantage and disadvantage the South had. • 4.What’s the definition of abolitionist?
Answers • 1. Election of Abraham Lincoln, Slavery, and States’ rights. • 2. Advantage- more soldiers for fighting/Disadvantage- Soldiers not trained as well. • 3. Advantage- familiar with the land/Disadvantage- fewer soldiers • 4. a person who wanted to end slavery