Name_______________________________________DUE
... 1. Explain the significance of: ● George McClellan commander of the Union army in the east early in the Civil War. ● Ulysses S. Grant Union general who won battles in the west. He was eventually promoted to command the Army of the Potomac. ● Battle of Shiloh bloody battle in Tennessee won by Gra ...
... 1. Explain the significance of: ● George McClellan commander of the Union army in the east early in the Civil War. ● Ulysses S. Grant Union general who won battles in the west. He was eventually promoted to command the Army of the Potomac. ● Battle of Shiloh bloody battle in Tennessee won by Gra ...
Robert E. Lee - English Worksheets Land
... Robert E. Lee was from an aristocratic Virginia family that included many famous politicians and military figures. He saw himself as the next generation of his family’s greatness, and at the age of 18 he went to West Point Military Academy, where he finished without any demerits. He earned perfec ...
... Robert E. Lee was from an aristocratic Virginia family that included many famous politicians and military figures. He saw himself as the next generation of his family’s greatness, and at the age of 18 he went to West Point Military Academy, where he finished without any demerits. He earned perfec ...
Gettysburg to Appomattox Presentation
... the middle of the Southern line…between the two was a large field, several hundred yards long. • July 2nd: Longstreet didn’t get going till 4:00 p.m. giving Meade time for reinforcements. South tried taking the hill but were forced to retreat. ...
... the middle of the Southern line…between the two was a large field, several hundred yards long. • July 2nd: Longstreet didn’t get going till 4:00 p.m. giving Meade time for reinforcements. South tried taking the hill but were forced to retreat. ...
Name - Humble ISD
... 6. ______________________________ Organized a relief agency for Union soldiers, after the war founded the American Red Cross 7. ______________________________ Only president the Confederate States of America ever had 8. ______________________________ Confederate general that led an all out infantry ...
... 6. ______________________________ Organized a relief agency for Union soldiers, after the war founded the American Red Cross 7. ______________________________ Only president the Confederate States of America ever had 8. ______________________________ Confederate general that led an all out infantry ...
Key Terms Ch 14 Pages 388-399
... August 10th, 1861 – Nathaniel Lyon (Union commander of the army there) was killed though was able to weaken the Confederate army before his death. Turning point of the war – Major Union victory – Confederates did not anticipate that they would sail around to the south rather than come down from the ...
... August 10th, 1861 – Nathaniel Lyon (Union commander of the army there) was killed though was able to weaken the Confederate army before his death. Turning point of the war – Major Union victory – Confederates did not anticipate that they would sail around to the south rather than come down from the ...
THE END OF THE WAR IN THE WEST A. Vicksburg campaign
... 1. Grant hoped to divert Confederate forces from Petersburg 2. Lee sacrificed several detachments in rear guard to evacuate both Richmond & Petersburg successfully. ...
... 1. Grant hoped to divert Confederate forces from Petersburg 2. Lee sacrificed several detachments in rear guard to evacuate both Richmond & Petersburg successfully. ...
STATION THREE Civil War in Arizona Arizona`s Civil War story is a
... looking for Confederates reported to be nearby, commanded by Sergeant Henry Holmes. Barrett was under orders not to engage them, but to wait for the main column to come up. However, their patrol surprised and captured three Confederate pickets. It failed to see seven other Confederate soldiers befor ...
... looking for Confederates reported to be nearby, commanded by Sergeant Henry Holmes. Barrett was under orders not to engage them, but to wait for the main column to come up. However, their patrol surprised and captured three Confederate pickets. It failed to see seven other Confederate soldiers befor ...
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... Bull Run (1st Manassas): Union troops gathered south of Washington D.C. for hope of seizing Manassas, VA ...
... Bull Run (1st Manassas): Union troops gathered south of Washington D.C. for hope of seizing Manassas, VA ...
The Civil War Begins
... fort to surrender. When they refused the Confederates attacked the fort easily taking it over. ...
... fort to surrender. When they refused the Confederates attacked the fort easily taking it over. ...
The American Civil War
... Grant was named commander of all Union forces in the Spring 1864 after several Union commanders had failed Sherman’s March to the Sea began at Atlanta in September 1864. - Ended in Savannah in December. - Carried out destructive tactics to bring the South to its knees ...
... Grant was named commander of all Union forces in the Spring 1864 after several Union commanders had failed Sherman’s March to the Sea began at Atlanta in September 1864. - Ended in Savannah in December. - Carried out destructive tactics to bring the South to its knees ...
End of the Civil War
... Day 2 – _______ attacks Union flank (edge), hoping to break the line. Union defends at _________________________, stopping Confed. assault. Day 3 – Lee attacks the Center of the Union line on _______________. Has 12,500 men march ¾ of a mile into the Union lines over open fields. Known as __________ ...
... Day 2 – _______ attacks Union flank (edge), hoping to break the line. Union defends at _________________________, stopping Confed. assault. Day 3 – Lee attacks the Center of the Union line on _______________. Has 12,500 men march ¾ of a mile into the Union lines over open fields. Known as __________ ...
Thomas Jefferson
... ~ Leader of the Confederate Army. ~ Lincoln offered him the position of head of the Union Army, but he said no. ~ He said no because he didn’t want to fight his friends and family. ~ Surrendered to Ulysses Grant at the Appomattox Court House in 1865. ...
... ~ Leader of the Confederate Army. ~ Lincoln offered him the position of head of the Union Army, but he said no. ~ He said no because he didn’t want to fight his friends and family. ~ Surrendered to Ulysses Grant at the Appomattox Court House in 1865. ...
Civil Unrest in the South:
... Union cavalry were sent to find his army. 2. Gen. John Buford located the rear elements of Lee’s army. He chose to defend the high ground. 3. Lee concentrated his forces to attack the location. 4. Maj. Gen. John Reynolds arrived with infantry to support Buford. He was quickly killed. 5. Fighting all ...
... Union cavalry were sent to find his army. 2. Gen. John Buford located the rear elements of Lee’s army. He chose to defend the high ground. 3. Lee concentrated his forces to attack the location. 4. Maj. Gen. John Reynolds arrived with infantry to support Buford. He was quickly killed. 5. Fighting all ...
The Civil War - Guided Viewing
... 11. What millionaire in Memphis posted a sign calling for anyone who wanted to “go kill some Yankees?” 12. Population in the North: 13. Free population in the South: 14. The value of all the goods produced in the South at the beginning of the Civil War added up to less than ________ of the goods pro ...
... 11. What millionaire in Memphis posted a sign calling for anyone who wanted to “go kill some Yankees?” 12. Population in the North: 13. Free population in the South: 14. The value of all the goods produced in the South at the beginning of the Civil War added up to less than ________ of the goods pro ...
Battle
... victory helps to make Grant famous Big Confederate victory, emboldens Lee to make first incursion into the North Bloodiest day in American military history; Union victory gives Lincoln political clout to deliver preliminary E. Proc. Confederate victory with huge Union casualties; Union tactics way b ...
... victory helps to make Grant famous Big Confederate victory, emboldens Lee to make first incursion into the North Bloodiest day in American military history; Union victory gives Lincoln political clout to deliver preliminary E. Proc. Confederate victory with huge Union casualties; Union tactics way b ...
Antietam Summary
... On September 17, the two forces finally met at Antietam Creek, near Sharpsburg. By the time they fought, the armies were relatively well-matched. The southerners were on the defense and the Union attacked. The fighting was horrible; by the end of the day, 6,000 troops had died, and 17,000 more were ...
... On September 17, the two forces finally met at Antietam Creek, near Sharpsburg. By the time they fought, the armies were relatively well-matched. The southerners were on the defense and the Union attacked. The fighting was horrible; by the end of the day, 6,000 troops had died, and 17,000 more were ...
“The Siege of Petersburg Begins”
... Gen. Lee said, “We must destroy this army of Grant’s before it gets to the James River. If he gets there it will become a siege, and then it will be a mere question of time. During the long bloody summer of 1864 many of the battles ended in tactically indecisive stalemates but strategic victories fo ...
... Gen. Lee said, “We must destroy this army of Grant’s before it gets to the James River. If he gets there it will become a siege, and then it will be a mere question of time. During the long bloody summer of 1864 many of the battles ended in tactically indecisive stalemates but strategic victories fo ...
The Civil War Begins
... The War for the Capitals Union forces led by McClellan headed toward Richmond, VA. After a series of battles the confederate general was wounded and command of the army passed to Robert E. Lee. Lee drove McClellan away from Richmond. ...
... The War for the Capitals Union forces led by McClellan headed toward Richmond, VA. After a series of battles the confederate general was wounded and command of the army passed to Robert E. Lee. Lee drove McClellan away from Richmond. ...
war between France and Britain over control of land in the Ohio
... A small town in northern VA where Confederate troops surrendered ...
... A small town in northern VA where Confederate troops surrendered ...
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... Lee sent wave after wave of soldiers at the Union, but kept getting shot down 52,000 men were killed over 3 days “The beginning of the end” for the Confederacy: they lost their best and brightest in Vicksburg and Gettysburg, and would never again attack the North ...
... Lee sent wave after wave of soldiers at the Union, but kept getting shot down 52,000 men were killed over 3 days “The beginning of the end” for the Confederacy: they lost their best and brightest in Vicksburg and Gettysburg, and would never again attack the North ...
Name American History Period
... 30. After taking Atlanta, where was Sherman headed next? _____________________ 31. During his March to the Sea, Sherman practiced total war. What is total war? _____________________________________________________________________ 32. Why was Philip Bazaar awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor? __ ...
... 30. After taking Atlanta, where was Sherman headed next? _____________________ 31. During his March to the Sea, Sherman practiced total war. What is total war? _____________________________________________________________________ 32. Why was Philip Bazaar awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor? __ ...
The War Continues - CEC American History
... Lee decides to invade the North again Lincoln replaces Hooker with Gen. Meade Confederate general heard of shoe supply This begins the battle of Gettysburg on July 1 -begins north of the town; end of day Union forces are pushed to some hills south of town Lee & Meade arrive for the 2nd day of battle ...
... Lee decides to invade the North again Lincoln replaces Hooker with Gen. Meade Confederate general heard of shoe supply This begins the battle of Gettysburg on July 1 -begins north of the town; end of day Union forces are pushed to some hills south of town Lee & Meade arrive for the 2nd day of battle ...
4.2 The Civil War Begins
... • Also in 1862, the Union army marched towards Richmond; General Robert E. Lee successfully defended the Confederate capital and then marched towards Washington • He was defeated by Union forces at Antietam, Maryland, in the bloodiest battle of the war • Union troops chose not to chase Lee back into ...
... • Also in 1862, the Union army marched towards Richmond; General Robert E. Lee successfully defended the Confederate capital and then marched towards Washington • He was defeated by Union forces at Antietam, Maryland, in the bloodiest battle of the war • Union troops chose not to chase Lee back into ...
Battle of Appomattox Court House
... Lee marched the remainder of his army south. The plan was to make their way to Danville, North Carolina and meet up with General Johnston's army. There they had planned to make a final stand together. However, Grant moved his army too quickly and blocked Lee from being able to use the railroad as he ...
... Lee marched the remainder of his army south. The plan was to make their way to Danville, North Carolina and meet up with General Johnston's army. There they had planned to make a final stand together. However, Grant moved his army too quickly and blocked Lee from being able to use the railroad as he ...