The Civil War
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• 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
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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/
the_civil_war_blockade_history.html
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”
Overviewof
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
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
The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862
The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862
The Monitor vs.
the Merrimac
The Monitor vs.
the Merrimac
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
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.
The Famous 54th MassachusettsThe Famous 54th Massachusetts
http://www.nps.gov/museum/treasures/html/L/FRDO120.htm
http://inquiryunlimited.org/ss_1800s/civil_war/54th_mass_colored_civil.html
William William Carney: 1Carney: 1stst
black to solder black to solder to receive the to receive the Congressional Congressional Medal of HonorMedal of Honor
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
http://www.eddiemartinezart.com/military/civil_war/10CW.html
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.
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:
Surrender (last battle) at AppomattoxApril 9, 1865
Surrender (last battle) at AppomattoxApril 9, 1865
Lee surrenders the Confederate forces of Virginia to Grant.