What This Document Is
This is a study guide designed to help students prepare for Test Two in HIST 2110, Survey of U.S. History, at Georgia State University. It outlines key topics, figures, and events covered in the assigned readings from *The American Promise: A History of the United States*, Ninth Edition, specifically focusing on the Civil War era. The guide is formatted as a list of terms and events with associated page numbers for reference within the textbook.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in HIST 2110 who are preparing for their second exam. It serves as a focused review tool, highlighting the material the professor considers most important. Utilizing this guide can help students prioritize their studying and efficiently identify areas where they need further review. It’s intended to be used *in conjunction with* the textbook and lecture notes, not as a replacement for them.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is not a comprehensive summary of the entire course material. It’s a targeted list of concepts, and doesn’t provide in-depth explanations or analysis. Students will still need to engage with the full textbook chapters and their own notes to fully understand the context and nuances of the Civil War period. It also doesn’t include practice questions or sample test items.
What This Document Provides
This study guide specifically lists:
* Key figures: Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant.
* Significant events: The formation of the Confederate States of America, the Bombardment of Fort Sumter, the Battle of Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, the capture of Atlanta, and Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House.
* Important concepts: The advantages of the North and South, Lincoln’s evolving war aims, the significance of the 54th Regiment, and the impact of Sherman’s March to the Sea.
* The years the Civil War began and ended.
* A list of the Border States.
* The presidential candidates and parties in the Election of 1864.
This preview *does not* include the full content of the study guide, such as detailed explanations of each topic, or any practice questions. It also does not include information about the test format beyond the number of questions and point values.
