Rutherford County`s Civil War Battles
... “The enemy moved boldly forward, driving in my pickets, when the infantry, with the exception of Smith’s brigade, from some cause which I cannot explain, made a shameful retreat, losing two pieces of artillery. I seized the colors of the retreating troops and endeavored to rally them, but they could ...
... “The enemy moved boldly forward, driving in my pickets, when the infantry, with the exception of Smith’s brigade, from some cause which I cannot explain, made a shameful retreat, losing two pieces of artillery. I seized the colors of the retreating troops and endeavored to rally them, but they could ...
Civil War and Reconstruction
... Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 because the Democratic party split three ways over the issue of slavery. Within a month of the election, South Carolina led the South by seceding from the Union. The states that had seceded formed the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis of Missis ...
... Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 because the Democratic party split three ways over the issue of slavery. Within a month of the election, South Carolina led the South by seceding from the Union. The states that had seceded formed the Confederate States of America. Jefferson Davis of Missis ...
Effects of the Civil War
... • The Battle of Antietam was on September 17, 1862 in Antietam, Maryland • It was the bloodiest single day battle in US History • Northern victory You’re fired • Lincoln fired Union commander George McClellan because he was too cautious and not aggressive ...
... • The Battle of Antietam was on September 17, 1862 in Antietam, Maryland • It was the bloodiest single day battle in US History • Northern victory You’re fired • Lincoln fired Union commander George McClellan because he was too cautious and not aggressive ...
Course: US History - Hayes - District 196 e
... 100. How long did the men of the Army of the Potomac go without pay? 101. What was the chief killer of the Civil War, which killed 2 for every one who died in battle? NORTHERN LIGHTS 102. Before he could attack Fredricksburg, Gen. Burnside had to wait 17 days for ________. 103. By the time Burnside’ ...
... 100. How long did the men of the Army of the Potomac go without pay? 101. What was the chief killer of the Civil War, which killed 2 for every one who died in battle? NORTHERN LIGHTS 102. Before he could attack Fredricksburg, Gen. Burnside had to wait 17 days for ________. 103. By the time Burnside’ ...
Civil War Begins Notes - Mr. Kash`s History Page
... Battle of Antietam First time the Confederacy invaded Northern territory Bloodiest battle day in United States history. 23,000 men lost their lives that day. The Union army stopped the Confederate army. This “victory” by the Union gave President Lincoln the chance to announce the abolition of ...
... Battle of Antietam First time the Confederacy invaded Northern territory Bloodiest battle day in United States history. 23,000 men lost their lives that day. The Union army stopped the Confederate army. This “victory” by the Union gave President Lincoln the chance to announce the abolition of ...
the american civil war
... Mexico was also a means to beat the Union’s naval blockade which, though never total, was increasingly effective from 1863. Control of the Mississippi was critical to keeping these supplies available. When Vicksburg fell it was a turning point, cutting the Confederacy in half. Trench warfare: There ...
... Mexico was also a means to beat the Union’s naval blockade which, though never total, was increasingly effective from 1863. Control of the Mississippi was critical to keeping these supplies available. When Vicksburg fell it was a turning point, cutting the Confederacy in half. Trench warfare: There ...
Civil War Review - Reading Community Schools
... • Union forces fared poorly in the war at first, with disastrous losses at both Battles of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. • Even when the Union troops did well, they could not capitalize on their success in the Peninsula Campaign or at Antietam. Both times Union troops were close to ...
... • Union forces fared poorly in the war at first, with disastrous losses at both Battles of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. • Even when the Union troops did well, they could not capitalize on their success in the Peninsula Campaign or at Antietam. Both times Union troops were close to ...
Civil War in a Nutshell
... The North realized after this battle that the war would not be easy and would not be over soon. ...
... The North realized after this battle that the war would not be easy and would not be over soon. ...
usnotesapr23The Battle of Gettysburg
... to push north into the Union. Lee wanted to break the Union’s will to fight! He wanted the Union to eventually feel that there was no point…they forgot!!!!! Lincoln’s goal was to preserve the UNION!!! Lincoln will never waiver!!!! Longstreet was somewhat successful in breaking the Southern Flank ...
... to push north into the Union. Lee wanted to break the Union’s will to fight! He wanted the Union to eventually feel that there was no point…they forgot!!!!! Lincoln’s goal was to preserve the UNION!!! Lincoln will never waiver!!!! Longstreet was somewhat successful in breaking the Southern Flank ...
usnotesapr23The Battle of Gettysburg.doc
... to push north into the Union. Lee wanted to break the Union’s will to fight! He wanted the Union to eventually feel that there was no point…they forgot!!!!! Lincoln’s goal was to preserve the UNION!!! Lincoln will never waiver!!!! Longstreet was somewhat successful in breaking the Southern Flank ...
... to push north into the Union. Lee wanted to break the Union’s will to fight! He wanted the Union to eventually feel that there was no point…they forgot!!!!! Lincoln’s goal was to preserve the UNION!!! Lincoln will never waiver!!!! Longstreet was somewhat successful in breaking the Southern Flank ...
The Civil War - thecivilwarforeighthgrade
... The Battle of Antietam: General Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate forces, met McClellan and his Union troops along the Antietam Creek. All day long McClellan’s troops pounded Lee’s outnumbered troops. The next day, Lee retreated back to Virginia. ...
... The Battle of Antietam: General Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate forces, met McClellan and his Union troops along the Antietam Creek. All day long McClellan’s troops pounded Lee’s outnumbered troops. The next day, Lee retreated back to Virginia. ...
The Civil War Begins - Caggia Social Studies
... Donelson, in late March of 1862, Grant gathered his troops near a small Tennessee church named Shiloh, which was close to the Mississippi border. On April 6 thousands of yelling Confederate soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they wer ...
... Donelson, in late March of 1862, Grant gathered his troops near a small Tennessee church named Shiloh, which was close to the Mississippi border. On April 6 thousands of yelling Confederate soldiers surprised the Union forces. Many Union troops were shot while making coffee; some died while they wer ...
Shoot them in the back
... Colonel Strong Vincent, who at twenty-six was the army's youngest brigade commander, responded by marching at once to occupy the hill. Arriving less than a quarter of an hour before the Texans and Alabamians, he advanced his brigade-four regiments from as many different states, Pennsylvania, New Yor ...
... Colonel Strong Vincent, who at twenty-six was the army's youngest brigade commander, responded by marching at once to occupy the hill. Arriving less than a quarter of an hour before the Texans and Alabamians, he advanced his brigade-four regiments from as many different states, Pennsylvania, New Yor ...
Civil War Battles
... would convince the state legislature to secede. In September 1862, Lee’s army met General George McClellan’s troops at the Battle of Antietam, which resulted in more than 23,000 casualties—the bloodiest single day of battle of the entire war. Lee was forced to retreat back to Confederate territory. ...
... would convince the state legislature to secede. In September 1862, Lee’s army met General George McClellan’s troops at the Battle of Antietam, which resulted in more than 23,000 casualties—the bloodiest single day of battle of the entire war. Lee was forced to retreat back to Confederate territory. ...
First Battle of Bull Run
... who was skeptical of the Union plan, amassed 35,000 soldiers – the largest land army ever assembled in America at the time, to attack the Confederate positions. At 2:30 in the morning on July 21, McDowell sent two detachments from nearby Centreville toward Confederate positions. By 5:15, the first s ...
... who was skeptical of the Union plan, amassed 35,000 soldiers – the largest land army ever assembled in America at the time, to attack the Confederate positions. At 2:30 in the morning on July 21, McDowell sent two detachments from nearby Centreville toward Confederate positions. By 5:15, the first s ...
Unit 4 Chapter 11: The Civil War
... – Forts Henry and Donelson fall to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in just 11 days. – Battle of Shiloh: Confederates ambush Grant, who attacks back next day • Lesson for both sides: send out scouts, dig trenches, build fortifications. ...
... – Forts Henry and Donelson fall to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in just 11 days. – Battle of Shiloh: Confederates ambush Grant, who attacks back next day • Lesson for both sides: send out scouts, dig trenches, build fortifications. ...
Vol. 1, Issue 1
... Civil War Military Organization (Cont.) and how well its commander, a major general, was perceived. A suspect general might only have 2 divisions while a strong one might be given 5. Three or 4 corps usually made up an army. At Gettysburg, the Union had 7 infantry corps present while the South had o ...
... Civil War Military Organization (Cont.) and how well its commander, a major general, was perceived. A suspect general might only have 2 divisions while a strong one might be given 5. Three or 4 corps usually made up an army. At Gettysburg, the Union had 7 infantry corps present while the South had o ...
Power Point 15-5 - United States History Mr. Canfield
... The Confederates under Lee began running out of men and supplies, but Grant had a steady stream of both. ...
... The Confederates under Lee began running out of men and supplies, but Grant had a steady stream of both. ...
How Did the North Win the Civil War?
... • The single bloodiest day in American history --- 23,000 casualties (3500 dead) • Lee and the Confederates retreated, McClellan did not follow- Lincoln fires him BLOODIEST DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY ...
... • The single bloodiest day in American history --- 23,000 casualties (3500 dead) • Lee and the Confederates retreated, McClellan did not follow- Lincoln fires him BLOODIEST DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY ...
Slide 1 - US History-
... ßNorth—Wanted to capture Charleston, SC ßSouth—Defend and keep it’s strategically-located ...
... ßNorth—Wanted to capture Charleston, SC ßSouth—Defend and keep it’s strategically-located ...
Antietam Map side - Civil War Traveler
... ★ Frederick City Hall – Pro-secession legislators were pre- ...
... ★ Frederick City Hall – Pro-secession legislators were pre- ...
Leaders
... • Changed goal of war from preservation (keeping together) of Union → abolition • Kept the border states loyal • Ended possibility of British recognition since England had already abolished slavery ...
... • Changed goal of war from preservation (keeping together) of Union → abolition • Kept the border states loyal • Ended possibility of British recognition since England had already abolished slavery ...
Battle of Seven Pines
The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station, took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula by Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond.On May 31, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to overwhelm two Federal corps that appeared isolated south of the Chickahominy River. The Confederate assaults, although not well coordinated, succeeded in driving back the IV Corps and inflicting heavy casualties. Reinforcements arrived, and both sides fed more and more troops into the action. Supported by the III Corps and Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick's division of Maj. Gen. Edwin V. Sumner's II Corps (which crossed the rain-swollen river on Grapevine Bridge), the Federal position was finally stabilized. Gen. Johnston was seriously wounded during the action, and command of the Confederate army devolved temporarily to Maj. Gen. G.W. Smith. On June 1, the Confederates renewed their assaults against the Federals, who had brought up more reinforcements, but made little headway. Both sides claimed victory.Although the battle was tactically inconclusive, it was the largest battle in the Eastern Theater up to that time (and second only to Shiloh in terms of casualties thus far, about 11,000 total) and marked the end of the Union offensive, leading to the Seven Days Battles and Union retreat in late June.