Battle at Antietam
... road, and the bridge. While artillery began firing as soon as it was light, it was especially bad in Miller's cornfield. The field was full of tall stalks, but the gunfire was so thick that most of it was cut off at the ground. The Confederates under General Jackson could hardly move for a full hour ...
... road, and the bridge. While artillery began firing as soon as it was light, it was especially bad in Miller's cornfield. The field was full of tall stalks, but the gunfire was so thick that most of it was cut off at the ground. The Confederates under General Jackson could hardly move for a full hour ...
CW Basics
... passed its first conscription act and by 1863 the Union was forced into doing the same. This required all able bodied men between 18 and 35 to serve if called (later draft ages 17-50). ...
... passed its first conscription act and by 1863 the Union was forced into doing the same. This required all able bodied men between 18 and 35 to serve if called (later draft ages 17-50). ...
civil.review.jennferarlette
... Border State- slave states that did not secede Neutral- not favoring either side Martial Law- law in which military is in charge citizens’ rights are suspended Blockade- military action to prevent traffic from coming into an area or leaving it ...
... Border State- slave states that did not secede Neutral- not favoring either side Martial Law- law in which military is in charge citizens’ rights are suspended Blockade- military action to prevent traffic from coming into an area or leaving it ...
The Battle of Glorieta Pass
... expecting Chivington to renew the attack. When the Federals failed to act, Scurry decided to take the offensive. ...
... expecting Chivington to renew the attack. When the Federals failed to act, Scurry decided to take the offensive. ...
Study Guide for Chapter Eight: The Civil War
... 31. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that unless the Southern states surrendered by January, 1863, “all slaves in states or districts in rebellion against the United States will be thenceforth and forever free.” 32. The Confederate Leaders chose to continue to fight. Major Battles – Gettysburg: ...
... 31. The Emancipation Proclamation stated that unless the Southern states surrendered by January, 1863, “all slaves in states or districts in rebellion against the United States will be thenceforth and forever free.” 32. The Confederate Leaders chose to continue to fight. Major Battles – Gettysburg: ...
The “Civil War” is Underway!
... the western front under General Ulysses S. Grant at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donnellson. ...
... the western front under General Ulysses S. Grant at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donnellson. ...
Power Point
... upon a water-borne approach to Richmond (the South’s capital). Called the Peninsula Campaign, it took him about a month to capture Yorktown before finally making it to Richmond. •At just this time, President Lincoln diverted McClellan’s expected reinforcements and sent them chasing Stonewall Jackson ...
... upon a water-borne approach to Richmond (the South’s capital). Called the Peninsula Campaign, it took him about a month to capture Yorktown before finally making it to Richmond. •At just this time, President Lincoln diverted McClellan’s expected reinforcements and sent them chasing Stonewall Jackson ...
22 - cloudfront.net
... 3. What location did the Confederates control that prevented the Union from being able to move men and material up and down the river? ...
... 3. What location did the Confederates control that prevented the Union from being able to move men and material up and down the river? ...
The Civil War, 1861-1865 Union Confederate Resource Advantages
... gain respect from white men sometimes given ____________________ tasks if captured by the Confederacy they would be __________________ Southern slaves help Union troops as they pass through (food, ___________________, scouts) ...
... gain respect from white men sometimes given ____________________ tasks if captured by the Confederacy they would be __________________ Southern slaves help Union troops as they pass through (food, ___________________, scouts) ...
Civil War- 1860
... Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texasfight over states rights vs. federal power S. attacks union forts in the S. Jefferson Davis- president -Virginia, Tennessee, N. Carolina, Arkansas join Confederacy Advantages N- More industry, factories, men, food production, railroad for transportatio ...
... Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texasfight over states rights vs. federal power S. attacks union forts in the S. Jefferson Davis- president -Virginia, Tennessee, N. Carolina, Arkansas join Confederacy Advantages N- More industry, factories, men, food production, railroad for transportatio ...
Where did the Southern army surrender, ending the Civil War?
... Where did the Southern army surrender, ending the Civil War? Ford’s Theater Appomattox Court House ...
... Where did the Southern army surrender, ending the Civil War? Ford’s Theater Appomattox Court House ...
Civil War Part I
... – Lee had built a 6 mile long entrenchment, with rivers protecting both flanks – Union forces knew this was bad – pinned scraps of paper to their uniforms – Worse decisions he ever made – Within 30 minutes, 7000 Union troops were cut down – rebel entrenched – 4 weeks of grueling battles here – Union ...
... – Lee had built a 6 mile long entrenchment, with rivers protecting both flanks – Union forces knew this was bad – pinned scraps of paper to their uniforms – Worse decisions he ever made – Within 30 minutes, 7000 Union troops were cut down – rebel entrenched – 4 weeks of grueling battles here – Union ...
Talmadge Wood
... The soldiers of the 12th Corps,1st division, 2nd Brigade, 150th NY Company C were positioned on Culp's hill and faced relentless fighting. This was a unit which had never ...
... The soldiers of the 12th Corps,1st division, 2nd Brigade, 150th NY Company C were positioned on Culp's hill and faced relentless fighting. This was a unit which had never ...
Chapter 11-4: The War Continues
... • Lee sent Stonewall Jackson in a surprise attack, nearly destroying the Union army on the first day. • Battle was General Lee’s greatest victory, defeating a force twice its size. Lee determined to invade the North again, hoping a victory there would end the war. • Lee marched north, and Lincoln re ...
... • Lee sent Stonewall Jackson in a surprise attack, nearly destroying the Union army on the first day. • Battle was General Lee’s greatest victory, defeating a force twice its size. Lee determined to invade the North again, hoping a victory there would end the war. • Lee marched north, and Lincoln re ...
Junior High History Chapter 16 1. Seven southern states seceded as
... Confederates won First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the first Battle of Manassas General George B. McClellan was placed in charge of 100,000 soldiers, called the Army of the Potomac. Confederate army in Virginia was under the command of General Robert E. Lee. Lee forced Union army to retreat in ...
... Confederates won First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the first Battle of Manassas General George B. McClellan was placed in charge of 100,000 soldiers, called the Army of the Potomac. Confederate army in Virginia was under the command of General Robert E. Lee. Lee forced Union army to retreat in ...
The North Wins
... At the Battle of Wilderness in May 1864, Grant had over 17,000 casualties At Cold Harbor, Grant had 7,000 casualties In June 1864, Grant went for a long nine month siege fro Richmond ...
... At the Battle of Wilderness in May 1864, Grant had over 17,000 casualties At Cold Harbor, Grant had 7,000 casualties In June 1864, Grant went for a long nine month siege fro Richmond ...
Battle of Gettysburg - Lincoln Park Elementary School
... Dear Mr. Spencer, Did you the following about the Battle of Gettysburg? ...
... Dear Mr. Spencer, Did you the following about the Battle of Gettysburg? ...
The North Wins
... At the Battle of Wilderness in May 1864, Grant had over 17,000 casualties At Cold Harbor, Grant had 7,000 casualties In June 1864, Grant went for a long nine month siege fro Richmond ...
... At the Battle of Wilderness in May 1864, Grant had over 17,000 casualties At Cold Harbor, Grant had 7,000 casualties In June 1864, Grant went for a long nine month siege fro Richmond ...
4 - Civil War Part 1
... Davis ordered for the southern troops to begin firing on Fort Sumter, which fell very quickly. ...
... Davis ordered for the southern troops to begin firing on Fort Sumter, which fell very quickly. ...
the american civil war
... iron-plating (Virginia) North countered with their own, named the Monitor Ships fought to a draw, but the Monitor’s presence kept the Virginia from breaking the blockade ...
... iron-plating (Virginia) North countered with their own, named the Monitor Ships fought to a draw, but the Monitor’s presence kept the Virginia from breaking the blockade ...
1864-65
... After an ice storm in early December, the weather cleared enough for General Thomas’ 55,000 man army to attack Hood’s 30,000. The Union overwhelmed the Confederates. It would be the last major battle fought in the western theater. ...
... After an ice storm in early December, the weather cleared enough for General Thomas’ 55,000 man army to attack Hood’s 30,000. The Union overwhelmed the Confederates. It would be the last major battle fought in the western theater. ...
9.4 PowerPoint
... Gettysburg proved to be the turning point of the war Ensured British would not recognize the Confederacy & for rest of war Confederates fought a defensive war, slowly giving up ...
... Gettysburg proved to be the turning point of the war Ensured British would not recognize the Confederacy & for rest of war Confederates fought a defensive war, slowly giving up ...
The Civil War part 3
... • It is considered the turning point of the Civil War. After this battle the North would relentlessly attack the Confederacy. ...
... • It is considered the turning point of the Civil War. After this battle the North would relentlessly attack the Confederacy. ...
Gettysburg - Culp`s HIll - July 3, 1863 (Apr 2011)
... Estimated Casualties: 51,000 total (US 23,000; CS 28,000) Description: Gen. Robert E. Lee concentrated his full strength against Maj. Gen. George G. Meade’s Army of the Potomac at the crossroads county seat of Gettysburg. On July 1, Confederate forces converged on the town from west and north, drivi ...
... Estimated Casualties: 51,000 total (US 23,000; CS 28,000) Description: Gen. Robert E. Lee concentrated his full strength against Maj. Gen. George G. Meade’s Army of the Potomac at the crossroads county seat of Gettysburg. On July 1, Confederate forces converged on the town from west and north, drivi ...
The Long Road to a Union Victory
... Grant’s Most Important Battle Vicksburg, Mississippi Surrounded and lay siege to the city. Starved the people into surrender Key Victory Gave Union control of the Mississippi River Lincoln gave Grant command of ALL Union troops! ...
... Grant’s Most Important Battle Vicksburg, Mississippi Surrounded and lay siege to the city. Starved the people into surrender Key Victory Gave Union control of the Mississippi River Lincoln gave Grant command of ALL Union troops! ...