Tale of the Tape: Civil War
... http://www.history.com/videos/surrender-atappomattox-courthouse#surrender-at-appomattoxcourthouse ...
... http://www.history.com/videos/surrender-atappomattox-courthouse#surrender-at-appomattoxcourthouse ...
Finding the Civil War
... Peter Cozzens ’79 as we explore the great conflict which tore apart the United States from 1861–1865. We will be based in two key towns, Richmond and Gettysburg and their surroundings, where Dr. Cozzens and other historians will lead you across famous battlefield sites, through historic antebellum h ...
... Peter Cozzens ’79 as we explore the great conflict which tore apart the United States from 1861–1865. We will be based in two key towns, Richmond and Gettysburg and their surroundings, where Dr. Cozzens and other historians will lead you across famous battlefield sites, through historic antebellum h ...
History and Memory in Gettysburg - SUrface
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
Devils Den, Gettysburg - The Hudson River Valley Institute
... brought up by Pleasanton, just at this critical juncture, saved the Fifth Corps, lying in their [the Confederates’] front, from being flanked, and with it, probably, the routing of Hooker’s army at Chancellorsville.”13 The following morning, Jackson’s divisions—now under the command of J.E.B. Stuart ...
... brought up by Pleasanton, just at this critical juncture, saved the Fifth Corps, lying in their [the Confederates’] front, from being flanked, and with it, probably, the routing of Hooker’s army at Chancellorsville.”13 The following morning, Jackson’s divisions—now under the command of J.E.B. Stuart ...
The Effects of Logistical Factors On The Union Pursuit of the
... drew their supplies from the advance and field depots, they would at times draw directly from the general depot if circumstances ...
... drew their supplies from the advance and field depots, they would at times draw directly from the general depot if circumstances ...
Quotes of Abraham Lincoln
... First Battle of Bull Run: July 21, 1861 Union is routed as rebels stand strong under “Stonewall” Jackson McClellan’s Peninsular Campaign/Seven Days Battles: Spring 1862 Union is driven back from within sight of Richmond, McClellan temporarily relieved Merrimack and Monitor Do Battle: March 1862 Gran ...
... First Battle of Bull Run: July 21, 1861 Union is routed as rebels stand strong under “Stonewall” Jackson McClellan’s Peninsular Campaign/Seven Days Battles: Spring 1862 Union is driven back from within sight of Richmond, McClellan temporarily relieved Merrimack and Monitor Do Battle: March 1862 Gran ...
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 ...
History - Vermont Historical Society
... This unusual indifference to the rank did not mean that the services we rendered were inferior or that our men gave their second best. In nine of the twelve major campaigns of the war, the troops from Vermont were either actively engaged or played an outstanding part. The first troops to enter the ...
... This unusual indifference to the rank did not mean that the services we rendered were inferior or that our men gave their second best. In nine of the twelve major campaigns of the war, the troops from Vermont were either actively engaged or played an outstanding part. The first troops to enter the ...
Corinth Civil War Trail - Corinth Civil War Sesquicentennial
... 8: a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. (662) 287-8300 or (800) 748-9048. ...
... 8: a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Closed major holidays. (662) 287-8300 or (800) 748-9048. ...
Edward G. Longacre, The Early Morning of War: Bull Run, 1861
... member of the planter class. His captors asked why he, a nonslaveowner, was fighting to uphold slavery. He replied: ‘I’m fighting because you’re down here.’” ...
... member of the planter class. His captors asked why he, a nonslaveowner, was fighting to uphold slavery. He replied: ‘I’m fighting because you’re down here.’” ...
Chapter 13 Civil War and Reconstruction
... At the start of the war, both sides expected a quick, easy victory. Thousands of men from the North and South joined the Union and Confederate armies. In July 1861, a Union army marched south from Washington. Its goal was to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, about 100 miles away ...
... At the start of the war, both sides expected a quick, easy victory. Thousands of men from the North and South joined the Union and Confederate armies. In July 1861, a Union army marched south from Washington. Its goal was to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, about 100 miles away ...
Conflict and Courage in Fairfax County
... diagonally crossed bars, and 12 stars. • It was discovered, in September 1861, that J.E.B. Stuart had directed his men to build “Quaker Cannons,” faux cannons made of logs, to mislead the Union army as to the strength of his artillery on Munson’s Hill. This was the first time “Quaker Cannons” were u ...
... diagonally crossed bars, and 12 stars. • It was discovered, in September 1861, that J.E.B. Stuart had directed his men to build “Quaker Cannons,” faux cannons made of logs, to mislead the Union army as to the strength of his artillery on Munson’s Hill. This was the first time “Quaker Cannons” were u ...
The Battle of Gettysburg
... What led up to Gettysburg? • In 1860, President Abraham Lincoln was elected. This caused 11 southern states to leave the Union. • On April 12, 1861, The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter. This event started the Civil War. • May 1-3, 1863. General Lee led Confederate troops to victory at Chancellors ...
... What led up to Gettysburg? • In 1860, President Abraham Lincoln was elected. This caused 11 southern states to leave the Union. • On April 12, 1861, The Confederates attacked Fort Sumter. This event started the Civil War. • May 1-3, 1863. General Lee led Confederate troops to victory at Chancellors ...
chapter 16 - apel slice
... who became generals in the war—one for the Confederacy and one for the Union. Officers on both sides—including Confederate general Robert E. Lee, and Union generals George McClellan and William Tecumseh Sherman—had attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, never dreaming that they w ...
... who became generals in the war—one for the Confederacy and one for the Union. Officers on both sides—including Confederate general Robert E. Lee, and Union generals George McClellan and William Tecumseh Sherman—had attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, never dreaming that they w ...
Battle of Palmito Ranch
... as there were no horses available for them to ride. Before making the crossing, each man was issued 5 days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition; and by 9:30 p.m. Branson finally had his force of 300 men on the mainland. Using two mule-drawn wagons to carry extra supplies, Branson and his men set ou ...
... as there were no horses available for them to ride. Before making the crossing, each man was issued 5 days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition; and by 9:30 p.m. Branson finally had his force of 300 men on the mainland. Using two mule-drawn wagons to carry extra supplies, Branson and his men set ou ...
Mil-Hist-CW-Battle-of-Palmito
... as there were no horses available for them to ride. Before making the crossing, each man was issued 5 days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition; and by 9:30 p.m. Branson finally had his force of 300 men on the mainland. Using two mule-drawn wagons to carry extra supplies, Branson and his men set ou ...
... as there were no horses available for them to ride. Before making the crossing, each man was issued 5 days rations and 100 rounds of ammunition; and by 9:30 p.m. Branson finally had his force of 300 men on the mainland. Using two mule-drawn wagons to carry extra supplies, Branson and his men set ou ...
Politics and Economics during the Civil War
... 3. April 9, 1861: A ship carrying supplies for Fort Sumter sailed from New York. South Carolina saw it as an act of aggression; military “reinforcement” C. April 12: Fort Sumter was bombarded by more than 70 Confederate cannon. 1. Signaled the beginning of the Civil War Anderson’s garrison held ...
... 3. April 9, 1861: A ship carrying supplies for Fort Sumter sailed from New York. South Carolina saw it as an act of aggression; military “reinforcement” C. April 12: Fort Sumter was bombarded by more than 70 Confederate cannon. 1. Signaled the beginning of the Civil War Anderson’s garrison held ...
ADVANCED AMERICAN HISTORY CHAPTER FOURTEEN THE
... A thorough study of Chapter 14 should enable the student to understand 1. The reasons all attempts to reach a compromise in the time-honored way failed in 1860 and 1861. 2. The unique problems faced by newly inaugurated President Lincoln, and his use of executive powers to solve them up to July 4, 1 ...
... A thorough study of Chapter 14 should enable the student to understand 1. The reasons all attempts to reach a compromise in the time-honored way failed in 1860 and 1861. 2. The unique problems faced by newly inaugurated President Lincoln, and his use of executive powers to solve them up to July 4, 1 ...
File - firestone falcons
... disappointment after he attacked Confederate Troops who were known to have dug in with trenches. The result of the attack was 12,000 Union casualties. • General Hooker: Hooker is best remembered for his horrible defeat at Chancellorsville. He and Lincoln disagreed how best to finish off Lee’s Army w ...
... disappointment after he attacked Confederate Troops who were known to have dug in with trenches. The result of the attack was 12,000 Union casualties. • General Hooker: Hooker is best remembered for his horrible defeat at Chancellorsville. He and Lincoln disagreed how best to finish off Lee’s Army w ...
Alabama Civil War Trail
... soldiers and sailors as well as items used on the home front. The new Museum of Alabama, now under development, will feature additional items from the collections. Those wishing to research Civil War history will have access to thousands of documents, photographs and ...
... soldiers and sailors as well as items used on the home front. The new Museum of Alabama, now under development, will feature additional items from the collections. Those wishing to research Civil War history will have access to thousands of documents, photographs and ...
Civil War 150 — Battle and Proclamation
... 5. Answers will vary. Some key points: Stonewall Jackson moved his forces into place quickly. They set up artillery bombardment in seven locations; he surrounded the Union garrison. The garrison lacked long-range artillery ammunition. 6. The Union commander was mortally wounded by “one of the final ...
... 5. Answers will vary. Some key points: Stonewall Jackson moved his forces into place quickly. They set up artillery bombardment in seven locations; he surrounded the Union garrison. The garrison lacked long-range artillery ammunition. 6. The Union commander was mortally wounded by “one of the final ...
Chapter 16 - AP United States History
... Washington community, that the troops were accompanied not only by journalists, but by a crowd of politicians and sightseers. At first the Union troops held their ground against the 25,000 Confederate troops commanded by General P. G. T. Beauregard (of Fort Sumter fame). But when 2,300 fresh Confede ...
... Washington community, that the troops were accompanied not only by journalists, but by a crowd of politicians and sightseers. At first the Union troops held their ground against the 25,000 Confederate troops commanded by General P. G. T. Beauregard (of Fort Sumter fame). But when 2,300 fresh Confede ...
the museum of the confederacy
... Find the case on “Substitutions and Making Do: Ersatz in the Confederacy.” List two items that southern women made because they could no longer purchase them. Name the material from which each was made. ...
... Find the case on “Substitutions and Making Do: Ersatz in the Confederacy.” List two items that southern women made because they could no longer purchase them. Name the material from which each was made. ...
Open Document - Bluegrass Heritage Museum
... Col. John S. Scott’s 1st Louisiana Cavalry Brigade mounted a raid into Kentucky in July-August 1863. Their object was to obtain horses and other supplies, while creating a diversion for Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s Ohio raid. Scott had just over 1,000 men. He was opposed by the 10th and 14th Kentucky Cav ...
... Col. John S. Scott’s 1st Louisiana Cavalry Brigade mounted a raid into Kentucky in July-August 1863. Their object was to obtain horses and other supplies, while creating a diversion for Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s Ohio raid. Scott had just over 1,000 men. He was opposed by the 10th and 14th Kentucky Cav ...