Edwin M. Stanton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Edwin M. Stanton born?December 19, 1814
2. Where was Edwin M. Stanton born?Steubenville, Ohio
3. What is the appointed secretary of war?January 20, 1862
4. What is the death?December 24, 1869
5. Who was Edwin M. Stanton?Edwin M. Stanton was a lawyer from Ohio who became the U.S. Secretary of War during the Civil War.
6. What did he do as Secretary of War?He reorganized the War Department, fought corruption, and made sure the Union armies had the supplies and people they needed.

Reconstruction Era: The period after the Civil War (1865-1877) focused on rebuilding the South and readmitting states to the Union.
Checks and Balances: A system in government where each branch has some power to limit the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Matériel: Military equipment and supplies, such as weapons, ammunition, and vehicles.