Union College Connections to the Civil War Era A Glossary of
... volunteers by 1862. In June of that year, Butterfield’s brigade was attacked by Confederates at Gaines Mill, Virginia, and, although he was wounded in battle, he seized the flag of the 83rd Pennsylvania to rally his troops, thus earning the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1892. While recovering from ...
... volunteers by 1862. In June of that year, Butterfield’s brigade was attacked by Confederates at Gaines Mill, Virginia, and, although he was wounded in battle, he seized the flag of the 83rd Pennsylvania to rally his troops, thus earning the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1892. While recovering from ...
The Battle of Baton Rouge
... Elementary School. While his men did overrun the Union cannons they faced, Allen himself fell with a serious wound. Without Allen’s inspiring leadership, the troops retreated in disarray after a Union countercharge. The action then moved back to the center of the line, where General Breckinridge lau ...
... Elementary School. While his men did overrun the Union cannons they faced, Allen himself fell with a serious wound. Without Allen’s inspiring leadership, the troops retreated in disarray after a Union countercharge. The action then moved back to the center of the line, where General Breckinridge lau ...
The War Between the Barbates - Proceedings of the Natural Institute
... n the morning of May 9, 1864, the Union Army of West Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General George R. Crook, encountered several Confederate units led by Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins on a bluff just south of Cloyd’s Mountain. After about an hour of fierce combat, Jenkins’ defensive ...
... n the morning of May 9, 1864, the Union Army of West Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General George R. Crook, encountered several Confederate units led by Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins on a bluff just south of Cloyd’s Mountain. After about an hour of fierce combat, Jenkins’ defensive ...
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... The Capital (include state) of the Confederacy and their president during the Civil War Answer ...
... The Capital (include state) of the Confederacy and their president during the Civil War Answer ...
Emancipation during the war
... dissuaded the British from intervening.[2] Days after that battle, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which made ending slavery a war goal.[3] In 1863, Confederate general Robert E. Lee's northward advance ended in defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg. To the west, the Union gained control ...
... dissuaded the British from intervening.[2] Days after that battle, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which made ending slavery a war goal.[3] In 1863, Confederate general Robert E. Lee's northward advance ended in defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg. To the west, the Union gained control ...
In August 1864, Union General Eleazar A. Paine expelled a number
... A retreat was ordered back to cover the buildings . There, "a terrific fire was kept up on the tort until near night at which time the whole command was withdrawn a short distance from the city and went into camp for the night," according to George. Colonel A.P. Thompson led the rebels in the assaul ...
... A retreat was ordered back to cover the buildings . There, "a terrific fire was kept up on the tort until near night at which time the whole command was withdrawn a short distance from the city and went into camp for the night," according to George. Colonel A.P. Thompson led the rebels in the assaul ...
Week 2 March 21
... Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860 (p. 511) The Democrats held their convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Lack of unity proved costly for the Democratic party. Southerners wanted the party to call for slavery in all territories. However, northern Democrats refused to do so. In the end, ...
... Abraham Lincoln and the Election of 1860 (p. 511) The Democrats held their convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Lack of unity proved costly for the Democratic party. Southerners wanted the party to call for slavery in all territories. However, northern Democrats refused to do so. In the end, ...
Prior to Abraham Lincoln`s administration, the United States of
... Americans felt greater loyalty toward their own section or region, than to the country as a whole. Among the most decisive differences stood the issue of states’ rights and the issue of slavery. Many Southerners believed that since the states had created the federal government, each state could reje ...
... Americans felt greater loyalty toward their own section or region, than to the country as a whole. Among the most decisive differences stood the issue of states’ rights and the issue of slavery. Many Southerners believed that since the states had created the federal government, each state could reje ...
A Justification for the Federal Use of Force in the Civil War
... An Era of Politicking: Compromise Breeds Unpreparedness In the years prior to the War, the country attempted to resolve issues of contention like the expansion of slavery and the power of state vs. federal government through a variety of agreements. In the newly settled frontier lands west of the Mi ...
... An Era of Politicking: Compromise Breeds Unpreparedness In the years prior to the War, the country attempted to resolve issues of contention like the expansion of slavery and the power of state vs. federal government through a variety of agreements. In the newly settled frontier lands west of the Mi ...
Corinth Civil War Trail - Corinth Civil War Sesquicentennial
... 4. Corinth National Cemetery.. This is the final resting place for 1,793 known and 3,895 unknown Civil War soldiers representing 273 regiments from 15 states. 5. Corinth Contraband Camp. This is the site of the model camp established for runaway slaves. As many as 6,000 people were thought to have r ...
... 4. Corinth National Cemetery.. This is the final resting place for 1,793 known and 3,895 unknown Civil War soldiers representing 273 regiments from 15 states. 5. Corinth Contraband Camp. This is the site of the model camp established for runaway slaves. As many as 6,000 people were thought to have r ...
January 2016 - 7th Florida Infantry Company K
... Taylor. In August 1832, near the conclusion of the Black Hawk War, Davis met the colonel’s daughter, 18year-old Sarah Knox Taylor. The pair fell in love, but for two years Taylor denied Davis permission to marry his daughter until finally relenting. Less than three months after they wed on June 17, ...
... Taylor. In August 1832, near the conclusion of the Black Hawk War, Davis met the colonel’s daughter, 18year-old Sarah Knox Taylor. The pair fell in love, but for two years Taylor denied Davis permission to marry his daughter until finally relenting. Less than three months after they wed on June 17, ...
Fort Pulaski
... that a victory would persuade Northern politicians to seek a peace agreement. Though by the end of the first day of fighting things looked promising for the South, the tide of battle quickly turned in favor of the North. On the third day of fighting Lee ordered General George Pickett and over 12,000 ...
... that a victory would persuade Northern politicians to seek a peace agreement. Though by the end of the first day of fighting things looked promising for the South, the tide of battle quickly turned in favor of the North. On the third day of fighting Lee ordered General George Pickett and over 12,000 ...
Overview - Bellefontaine Cemetery
... What do you think life is like for a soldier away at war? Try to think of all soldiers, both past and present. For example… What difficulties did they face? What did they do in their spare time? What parts of battle would be the hardest for them? ...
... What do you think life is like for a soldier away at war? Try to think of all soldiers, both past and present. For example… What difficulties did they face? What did they do in their spare time? What parts of battle would be the hardest for them? ...
The Gettysburg Address A Great Speech By Abraham Lincoln
... for the future of the United States? I think that Lincoln’s hopes were that people would respect him more because he gave this address. The fact that he had a monument made as “A final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.” for both sides is brave, but also v ...
... for the future of the United States? I think that Lincoln’s hopes were that people would respect him more because he gave this address. The fact that he had a monument made as “A final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.” for both sides is brave, but also v ...
AP U.S. History Chapter 15
... -Summarize each of the three entries (paragraph for each) -Answer the Doc. Analysis question Letter: -Answer these: 1. How were black soldiers treated differently by the U.S. government? 2. Why would they be ordered to destroy an entire town? ...
... -Summarize each of the three entries (paragraph for each) -Answer the Doc. Analysis question Letter: -Answer these: 1. How were black soldiers treated differently by the U.S. government? 2. Why would they be ordered to destroy an entire town? ...
Battle of Appomattox Court House
... it Lee finally stated the inevitable: "Then there is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths."[1] Many of Lee's officers, including Longstreet, agreed that surrendering the army was the only option left. The only notable officer opposed to s ...
... it Lee finally stated the inevitable: "Then there is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths."[1] Many of Lee's officers, including Longstreet, agreed that surrendering the army was the only option left. The only notable officer opposed to s ...
Chapter 13: The Civil War
... from both North and South—and their families—felt these divisions. President Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had several relatives who fought in the Confederate army. John Crittenden, a senator from Kentucky, had two sons who became generals in the war—one for the Confederacy and one for the Unio ...
... from both North and South—and their families—felt these divisions. President Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had several relatives who fought in the Confederate army. John Crittenden, a senator from Kentucky, had two sons who became generals in the war—one for the Confederacy and one for the Unio ...
Chapter 15 Powerpoint
... by the South, they were not treated as POW’s. They were sent back to their states to be re-enslaved or executed ...
... by the South, they were not treated as POW’s. They were sent back to their states to be re-enslaved or executed ...
Mississippi`s Role in the Civil War as Seen Through the State`s
... forms. They may also include letters and reports, such as a letter from S.M. Gassaway of the Anding Hussars (officially Company K of Wirt Adams’ Cavalry Regiment) to Lieutenant W.S. Yerger describing his capture and subsequent imprisonment by Union troops near Bowling Green, Kentucky, on February 14 ...
... forms. They may also include letters and reports, such as a letter from S.M. Gassaway of the Anding Hussars (officially Company K of Wirt Adams’ Cavalry Regiment) to Lieutenant W.S. Yerger describing his capture and subsequent imprisonment by Union troops near Bowling Green, Kentucky, on February 14 ...
kentucky`s civil war heritage guide
... this base, Union forces carried out operations against Knoxville, TN, and Saltville in southwest Virginia. More than 10,000 African-American soldiers were recruited here, making it the third largest recruiting base for black soldiers in the Civil War. The park includes walking trails, guided tours o ...
... this base, Union forces carried out operations against Knoxville, TN, and Saltville in southwest Virginia. More than 10,000 African-American soldiers were recruited here, making it the third largest recruiting base for black soldiers in the Civil War. The park includes walking trails, guided tours o ...
Demonstration Flights
... I could talk all day about the battle of Antietam, but fortunately for you, I’m not going to do that. Last September 17 was the 150th anniversary of the battle of Antietam. As many of you know, Antietam was the bloodiest day in American military history, with approximately 23,000 casualties on both ...
... I could talk all day about the battle of Antietam, but fortunately for you, I’m not going to do that. Last September 17 was the 150th anniversary of the battle of Antietam. As many of you know, Antietam was the bloodiest day in American military history, with approximately 23,000 casualties on both ...
Library Company of Philadelphia McA MSS 024 CIVIL WAR
... estate. These letters were carried to Rousseau by the aide‐de‐camp to CSA Gen. Philip D. Roddey, whose cover letter is in the file. Completing the set are two letters from “Mrs. Genl Pillow” (Mary Elizabeth Martin Pillow, died 1869) written from Clifton Place, Pillow’s estate, on November 3, 1864 ...
... estate. These letters were carried to Rousseau by the aide‐de‐camp to CSA Gen. Philip D. Roddey, whose cover letter is in the file. Completing the set are two letters from “Mrs. Genl Pillow” (Mary Elizabeth Martin Pillow, died 1869) written from Clifton Place, Pillow’s estate, on November 3, 1864 ...
From Kennesaw Mountain to the Chattahoochee River: General
... General Joseph Johnston, by contrast, cleaved to a purely defensive strategy of placing the bulk of his forces, whenever possible, in strong and well-fortified positions in the hope of enticing the larger Union army to attack. Only once, however, at Kennesaw Mountain, had Sherman taken the bait, res ...
... General Joseph Johnston, by contrast, cleaved to a purely defensive strategy of placing the bulk of his forces, whenever possible, in strong and well-fortified positions in the hope of enticing the larger Union army to attack. Only once, however, at Kennesaw Mountain, had Sherman taken the bait, res ...
Civil War Challenge Packet Final
... This list of battles DOES NOT include surprise attacks, which can come at anytime from Generals Landis and McFarland. BATTLE # 1 – Creating a State Game Piece/Monument (due on Thursday, 3/1) Your regiment or company must design a game piece. This piece must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”, and 16” in h ...
... This list of battles DOES NOT include surprise attacks, which can come at anytime from Generals Landis and McFarland. BATTLE # 1 – Creating a State Game Piece/Monument (due on Thursday, 3/1) Your regiment or company must design a game piece. This piece must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”, and 16” in h ...
Battle of Fort Pillow
The Battle of Fort Pillow, also known as the Fort Pillow massacre, was fought on April 12, 1864, at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning, Tennessee, during the American Civil War. The battle ended with a massacre of Federal troops (most of them African American) attempting to surrender, by soldiers under the command of Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Military historian David J. Eicher concluded, ""Fort Pillow marked one of the bleakest, saddest events of American military history.""