The Civil War

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• Date:

• Commanders:

• Soldier Nicknames:

• 1861-1865

• Union: Ulysses S. Grant

• Confederate: Robert E. Lee (offered command of Union troops, but in 1862 was appointed to command the Army of Northern Virginia)

• Union: Yankee• Confederate:

Rebels

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North vs. SouthNorth vs. SouthNorth vs. SouthNorth vs. South

NorthNorth SouthSouth

Advantages ?? ??

Disadvantages ?? ??

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Rating the North & the SouthRating the North & the SouthRating the North & the SouthRating the North & the South

Additional Information for ChartAdditional Information for ChartAdditional Information for ChartAdditional Information for ChartUnion: 1.Controlled the navy, set up blockade2.Fight offensive warConfederacy:1.Excellent generals2.Easier to defend3.Had to import munitions http://thomaslegion.net/

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Slave/Free States Slave/Free States Population, 1861Population, 1861Slave/Free States Slave/Free States Population, 1861Population, 1861

Soldiers’ Occupations: Soldiers’ Occupations: North/South CombinedNorth/South CombinedSoldiers’ Occupations: Soldiers’ Occupations:

North/South CombinedNorth/South Combined

The Union & Confederacy in 1861The Union & Confederacy in 1861The Union & Confederacy in 1861The Union & Confederacy in 1861

The Leaders of the ConfederacyThe Leaders of the ConfederacyThe Leaders of the ConfederacyThe Leaders of the Confederacy

Pres. Jefferson DavisPres. Jefferson DavisPres. Jefferson DavisPres. Jefferson Davis VP Alexander VP Alexander StevensStevens

VP Alexander VP Alexander StevensStevens

Liberty: “but within each State

its government has remained, so that the rights of

person & property have not been disturbed.”

Liberty: “but within each State

its government has remained, so that the rights of

person & property have not been disturbed.”

Jefferson Davis’s inauguration as Confederate president at the Alabama state capitol, Feb. 18, 1861.

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/hastily-composed/

The Confederate The Confederate “White House”“White House”

The Confederate The Confederate “White House”“White House”

The Confederate SealThe Confederate SealThe Confederate SealThe Confederate Seal

MOTTO MOTTO “With God As Our “With God As Our Vindicator”Vindicator”

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the North’sCivil WarStrategy:

“Anaconda Plan”

Overviewof

the North’sCivil WarStrategy:

“Anaconda Plan”

Lincoln’s GeneralsLincoln’s Generals

Irwin McDowellIrwin McDowellIrwin McDowellIrwin McDowell

Winfield ScottWinfield ScottWinfield ScottWinfield Scott

George McClellan,George McClellan,Again!Again!

George McClellan,George McClellan,Again!Again!

George McClellanMcClellanGeorge McClellanMcClellan

Ambrose BurnsideAmbrose Burnside

Joseph HookerJoseph HookerJoseph HookerJoseph Hooker

George MeadeGeorge MeadeGeorge MeadeGeorge MeadeUlysses S. GrantUlysses S. GrantUlysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant

McClellan: I Can Do It All!McClellan: I Can Do It All!

The Confederate GeneralsThe Confederate Generals

Jeb StuartJeb StuartJeb StuartJeb Stuart

James LongstreetJames LongstreetJames LongstreetJames Longstreet

George PickettGeorge PickettGeorge PickettGeorge Pickett

““Stonewall” JacksonStonewall” Jackson““Stonewall” JacksonStonewall” Jackson Nathan Bedford Nathan Bedford ForrestForrest

Nathan Bedford Nathan Bedford ForrestForrest

Robert E. LeeRobert E. LeeRobert E. LeeRobert E. Lee

First Battle of the Civil War: Battle of Ft. SumterFt. Sumter was fired upon by rebel forces to begin

the Civil War,

April 1861

First Battle of the Civil War: Battle of Ft. SumterFt. Sumter was fired upon by rebel forces to begin

the Civil War,

April 1861

http://www.civilwarhome.com/ftsumter.htm

Battle of Bull Run (1st Manassas)

July, 1861

Battle of Bull Run (1st Manassas)

July, 1861

The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862

The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862

The Monitor vs.

the Merrimac

The Monitor vs.

the Merrimac

Damage on the Deck of the MonitorDamage on the Deck of the Monitor

War in the East: 1861-1862War in the East: 1861-1862

Battle of Antietam “Bloodiest Single Day of the War”

Battle of Antietam “Bloodiest Single Day of the War”

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation

6 days after this battle.

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation

6 days after this battle.

September 17, 1862September 17, 1862

23,000 casualties

23,000 casualties

Emancipation in 1863Emancipation in 1863Emancipation in 1863Emancipation in 1863

TheEmancipationProclamation:

Changed nature of war from preserving the Union to freeing

the slaves. Only freed slaves in

rebelling territories.

TheEmancipationProclamation:

Changed nature of war from preserving the Union to freeing

the slaves. Only freed slaves in

rebelling territories.

African-American Recruiting PosterAfrican-American Recruiting Poster

The Famous 54th MassachusettsThe Famous 54th Massachusetts

http://www.nps.gov/museum/treasures/html/L/FRDO120.htm

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William William Carney: 1Carney: 1stst

black to solder black to solder to receive the to receive the Congressional Congressional Medal of HonorMedal of Honor

African-Americansin Civil War BattlesAfrican-Americansin Civil War Battles

Black Troops Freeing SlavesBlack Troops Freeing Slaves

Philip BazaarPhilip Bazaar

Latino who received the Latino who received the Congressional Medal of Congressional Medal of

Honor for bravery during Honor for bravery during the assault on Ft. Fisherthe assault on Ft. Fisher

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Extensive Legislation PassedWithout the South in Congress

Extensive Legislation PassedWithout the South in Congress

1861 – Morrill Tariff Act

1862 – Homestead Act

1862 – Legal Tender Act

1862 – Morrill Land Grant Act

1862 – Emancipation Proclamation (1/1/1863)

1863 – Pacific Railway Act

1863 – National Bank Act

1861 – Morrill Tariff Act

1862 – Homestead Act

1862 – Legal Tender Act

1862 – Morrill Land Grant Act

1862 – Emancipation Proclamation (1/1/1863)

1863 – Pacific Railway Act

1863 – National Bank Act

The War in the West,

1863: Vicksburg,

North captured the strong hold to gain

control of the Mississippi River & to divide the Southern

states.

The War in the West,

1863: Vicksburg,

North captured the strong hold to gain

control of the Mississippi River & to divide the Southern

states.

Turning Point: Battle of Turning Point: Battle of Gettysburg: 1863Gettysburg: 1863

Turning Point: Battle of Turning Point: Battle of Gettysburg: 1863Gettysburg: 1863

The fate of the Confederacy was sealed with the Union victory here. This was the only attack the Confederacy made on Union territory.

Gettysburg CasualtiesGettysburg Casualties

The North Initiates the Draft, 1863

The North Initiates the Draft, 1863

Recruiting Irish Immigrants in NYCRecruiting Irish Immigrants in NYC

Recruiting Blacks in NYCRecruiting Blacks in NYC

NYC Draft Riots, (July 13-16, 1863)NYC Draft Riots, (July 13-16, 1863)

NYC Draft Riots, (July 13-16, 1863)NYC Draft Riots, (July 13-16, 1863)

Inflation in the SouthInflation in the South

The Progress of War: 1861-1865The Progress of War: 1861-1865

Sherman’s“Marchto theSea”

throughGeorgia,

1864

Sherman’s“Marchto theSea”

throughGeorgia,

1864

1864 Election1864 Election

Pres. Lincoln (R)Pres. Lincoln (R)Pres. Lincoln (R)Pres. Lincoln (R) George McClellan George McClellan (D)(D)

George McClellan George McClellan (D)(D)

Presidential Presidential Election Election Results:Results:

Presidential Presidential Election Election Results:Results:

The Final Virginia Campaign:1864-1865

The Final Virginia Campaign:1864-1865

Surrender (last battle) at AppomattoxApril 9, 1865

Surrender (last battle) at AppomattoxApril 9, 1865

Lee surrenders the Confederate forces of Virginia to Grant.

Casualties on Both SidesCasualties on Both Sides

Civil War Casualtiesin Comparison to Other Wars

Civil War Casualtiesin Comparison to Other Wars

John Wilkes BoothJohn Wilkes Booth

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