Civil War Part 6

What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war?
-African American troops were either freed or put to work.

What is Emancipation Proclamation?
-Plan to free all slaves but needed victory in battle to guarantee support

Why does Lincoln issue proclamation?
-He hoped southern states would surrender before went into affect.

What effect does proclamation have?
-Had mixed reactions in North, but became turning point of war making war about slavery for North and made African Americans eager to join fight.

How African Americans participated in the war:
-Union began to include African Americans in Army, sarting with 54th Mass who led assault on Fort Wagner outside of Charleston

Describe Life in North during War:
-Textile industry was hurt because of loss of cotton, gov introduces income tax to pay for supplies that increases as war goes, also raised tariffs and sold bonds for money. Draft started, and Congress passed railroad expansion acts.

Describe Life in South During War:
-Lacked resources for economic demands, and Union blockades forced South to rely on own farms and factories which had trouble supplying military and population.

Describe Life of Soldiers during the War:
-Gave many first taste of travel and when not fighting filled time with cards, letter, and religion. Many died of infections from wounds treated by amputation.

Describe Life of Women during the War:
-Women took care of family business, farms, plantations, many helped out in camp with stuff like cooking and laundry and most were nurses.