What did the phrase “the Union must be preserved” signify?
  • The commitment to maintaining the United States as a single nation
What did the term “scorched earth” refer to in Sherman’s strategy?
  • Burning crops and supplies to weaken the enemy
What was the primary purpose of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association formed in 1869?
  • To advocate for women's voting rights
What was the significance of the Battle of Fredericksburg?
  • It was a decisive Confederate victory that boosted morale
What was the primary objective of the Union Army during the Civil War?
  • To preserve the Union and defeat the Confederacy