Chapter 16 - The Civil War, 1861-1865

Jefferson Davis

had held national cabinet positions, had experience as an administrative officer, and was an ex- military man, although he had been unable to hold the Confederation together.

1864

The presidential election was complicated by the war.

Abraham Lincoln

In 1862 , aware of the dividing opinion in the north, embarked on the development of a declaration of emancipation.

Sherman

was locked up in the battle with Lee in north Virginia as devastated the lower south.

Lincoln

first supported the recruitment of black soldiers as part of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Law of February

The 1862 establishes a country's monetary system.

Morrill Tariff Act

The was quickly passed by the Republicans, and the tariffs increased to over double by 1864, and by subsequent measures.

Lincoln

He was appointed east by president in March 1864 as General- in- Chief of the Union Forces.