Chapter 16 The Civil War 1861–1865
... d. Jefferson Davis Tries to Unify the Confederacy Despite his national experience, Davis was unable to hold the Confederacy together. Davis’s first cabinet of six men included a representative from each of the states of the first secession except Mississippi, which was represented by Davis himself. ...
... d. Jefferson Davis Tries to Unify the Confederacy Despite his national experience, Davis was unable to hold the Confederacy together. Davis’s first cabinet of six men included a representative from each of the states of the first secession except Mississippi, which was represented by Davis himself. ...
Battle of Baton Rouge - Young Sanders Center
... By May 1, 1862, Union forces under the command of Major General Benjamin F. Butler had taken possession of New Orleans. A week later, Baton Rouge surrendered peacefully to the Union navy when its mayor, Palmer F. Bryan, realized the futility of defending the state capital void of political and milit ...
... By May 1, 1862, Union forces under the command of Major General Benjamin F. Butler had taken possession of New Orleans. A week later, Baton Rouge surrendered peacefully to the Union navy when its mayor, Palmer F. Bryan, realized the futility of defending the state capital void of political and milit ...
Civil War Events - Paulding County Schools
... believed that they couldn’t lose. Lee took advantage of this increased morale among his men. Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his troops north, hoping to get to a major northern city to “bring the war out of the South and to the Northern people.” The goal was to get to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ...
... believed that they couldn’t lose. Lee took advantage of this increased morale among his men. Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his troops north, hoping to get to a major northern city to “bring the war out of the South and to the Northern people.” The goal was to get to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ...
Unit 07 – The Civil War
... A. British Neutrality: does “cotton diplomacy” work? a. Significance: England is threatening the U.S. so they give the ship back. We avoided war with England, which would have been devastating to the U.S. if it happened. b. Trent Affair: confederacy wanted to gain support from Britain and France. De ...
... A. British Neutrality: does “cotton diplomacy” work? a. Significance: England is threatening the U.S. so they give the ship back. We avoided war with England, which would have been devastating to the U.S. if it happened. b. Trent Affair: confederacy wanted to gain support from Britain and France. De ...
Civil War and Reconstruction PowerPoint
... impact?): 51,000 casualties! This is the bloodiest battle of the war. Lee staked all his hopes on a victory in this fight. It began as a battle over shoes. Both armies were surprised by the other. Confederate cavalry commander JEB Stuart was making another circle around the army and Lee was left bli ...
... impact?): 51,000 casualties! This is the bloodiest battle of the war. Lee staked all his hopes on a victory in this fight. It began as a battle over shoes. Both armies were surprised by the other. Confederate cavalry commander JEB Stuart was making another circle around the army and Lee was left bli ...
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
... of scouting the Union troops as he was supposed to do. Now with the information from the spy, Longstreet convinces Lee to bring his troops together and converge on Gettysburg. Lee believes that if the Union troops are really there, though he doubts they are, this could be the final battle of the war ...
... of scouting the Union troops as he was supposed to do. Now with the information from the spy, Longstreet convinces Lee to bring his troops together and converge on Gettysburg. Lee believes that if the Union troops are really there, though he doubts they are, this could be the final battle of the war ...
42nd New York - Rich Mountain Battlefield
... the Battle of Chancellorsville that spring. However, on September 24 the Union had to deplete its forces as well, sending the XI and XII Corps to Chattanooga, Tennessee, following the Union defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lee learned of the departing Union corps and, early in October, he began ...
... the Battle of Chancellorsville that spring. However, on September 24 the Union had to deplete its forces as well, sending the XI and XII Corps to Chattanooga, Tennessee, following the Union defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lee learned of the departing Union corps and, early in October, he began ...
Private Eric Tipton
... the Battle of Chancellorsville that spring. However, on September 24 the Union had to deplete its forces as well, sending the XI and XII Corps to Chattanooga, Tennessee, following the Union defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lee learned of the departing Union corps and, early in October, he began ...
... the Battle of Chancellorsville that spring. However, on September 24 the Union had to deplete its forces as well, sending the XI and XII Corps to Chattanooga, Tennessee, following the Union defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lee learned of the departing Union corps and, early in October, he began ...
LECTURE NOTES – Battle of Gettysburg
... Union troops would be flanked and forced to retreat back through Gettysburg throughout the day Ordered to retreat by General O.O. Howard Set up defenses on Cemetery Hill Howard was relieved of command by Winfield Hancock (sent by Meade on learning of the death of Reynolds), who still consulted ...
... Union troops would be flanked and forced to retreat back through Gettysburg throughout the day Ordered to retreat by General O.O. Howard Set up defenses on Cemetery Hill Howard was relieved of command by Winfield Hancock (sent by Meade on learning of the death of Reynolds), who still consulted ...
Tennessee in the Civil War
... Carlos Buell marched south from central Kentucky into Middle Tennessee and captured Nashville—the first significant defeat of the Confederacy in either the western or eastern theater. But by the spring of 1862, Johnston’s forces regrouped in Northern Mississippi where they were ...
... Carlos Buell marched south from central Kentucky into Middle Tennessee and captured Nashville—the first significant defeat of the Confederacy in either the western or eastern theater. But by the spring of 1862, Johnston’s forces regrouped in Northern Mississippi where they were ...
chapter 14 - White Plains Public Schools
... Before 1860, reference to the nation generally began "these United States are," but after 1865 it became more frequently "the United States is." In that change, one might well see the most important outcome of the American Civil War. The question of the nature of the Union, which had been debated si ...
... Before 1860, reference to the nation generally began "these United States are," but after 1865 it became more frequently "the United States is." In that change, one might well see the most important outcome of the American Civil War. The question of the nature of the Union, which had been debated si ...
STATES - SchoolRack
... of the war but chose not to fight against Virginia Opposed secession, but did not believe the union should be held together by force Urged Southerners to accept defeat at the end of the war and reunite as Americans when some wanted to continue fighting. ...
... of the war but chose not to fight against Virginia Opposed secession, but did not believe the union should be held together by force Urged Southerners to accept defeat at the end of the war and reunite as Americans when some wanted to continue fighting. ...
The Bugle #35 - American Civil War Round Table of Queensland
... the town changed hands 56 times. The story of the „small‟ town is symbolic of the many military campaigns that swept through western Virginia and later through the new state of West Virginia. The battles would range far and wide and spread out through the year. A later picture reveals that the so ca ...
... the town changed hands 56 times. The story of the „small‟ town is symbolic of the many military campaigns that swept through western Virginia and later through the new state of West Virginia. The battles would range far and wide and spread out through the year. A later picture reveals that the so ca ...
new orleans nostalgia - New Orleans Bar Association
... General Richard “Dick” Taylor (1826 - 1879), the son of President Zachary Taylor, is also buried here. In 1864, Taylor defeated Union General Nathaniel P. Banks (of Port Hudson fame) in the Red River Campaign with a smaller force, commanding the Confederate forces in the Battle of Mansfield and the ...
... General Richard “Dick” Taylor (1826 - 1879), the son of President Zachary Taylor, is also buried here. In 1864, Taylor defeated Union General Nathaniel P. Banks (of Port Hudson fame) in the Red River Campaign with a smaller force, commanding the Confederate forces in the Battle of Mansfield and the ...
ch. 20 girding for war
... southern ports), had provisions that would last only a few weeks – until April 1861 ii. Lincoln didn’t want to have to surrender the fort, but he didn’t want to send reinforcements for fear SC would fight back iii. Lincoln decided to send an expedition to provision the garrison, not to reinforce it ...
... southern ports), had provisions that would last only a few weeks – until April 1861 ii. Lincoln didn’t want to have to surrender the fort, but he didn’t want to send reinforcements for fear SC would fight back iii. Lincoln decided to send an expedition to provision the garrison, not to reinforce it ...
The Antietam Campaign
... scenic driving tour that follows the route taken during Robert E. Lee’s September 1862 Maryland Campaign. Information contained here and along the Trail tells stories that have been hidden deep within the landscape for 140 years. Follow the bugle trailblazer signs to waysides that explain the day-to ...
... scenic driving tour that follows the route taken during Robert E. Lee’s September 1862 Maryland Campaign. Information contained here and along the Trail tells stories that have been hidden deep within the landscape for 140 years. Follow the bugle trailblazer signs to waysides that explain the day-to ...
The Civil War Affects Life at Home The Civil War Affects Life at Home
... Texas communities. This stopped Union activity in the area for many months. However, by 1864 several counties along the Red River became popular among army deserters and others who opposed the war. German Texans in particular were divided. Some who lived in the heart of the German settlements in Cen ...
... Texas communities. This stopped Union activity in the area for many months. However, by 1864 several counties along the Red River became popular among army deserters and others who opposed the war. German Texans in particular were divided. Some who lived in the heart of the German settlements in Cen ...
civil war trail
... Crescent Bend During the Civil War, Crescent Bend was used by both Union and Confederate Armies as a command center and hospital. Thousands of soldiers encamped and fought skirmishes on its farmland. It is also noteworthy for this era for possibly being a safe house on the Underground Railroad. A hi ...
... Crescent Bend During the Civil War, Crescent Bend was used by both Union and Confederate Armies as a command center and hospital. Thousands of soldiers encamped and fought skirmishes on its farmland. It is also noteworthy for this era for possibly being a safe house on the Underground Railroad. A hi ...
Maryland, My Maryland I - Faculty Access for the Web
... Campaign. Responsible for aggressive Southern strategy during Seven Days Battles. Both General Grant and General Lee were West Point graduates and had served in the U.S. Army during the War with Mexico. Their bloody battles against each other in 1864 stirred northern revulsion to the war even as the ...
... Campaign. Responsible for aggressive Southern strategy during Seven Days Battles. Both General Grant and General Lee were West Point graduates and had served in the U.S. Army during the War with Mexico. Their bloody battles against each other in 1864 stirred northern revulsion to the war even as the ...
The Second Battle of Cabin Creek
... their main mission. For the troops of General Watie's comrnand, however, any encounter whatsoever meant a chance to even the score with their "traitorous" red brothers in the Union Army. On the morning of September 16, the combined forces crossed the Verdigris River at Sand Town. In the early aftern ...
... their main mission. For the troops of General Watie's comrnand, however, any encounter whatsoever meant a chance to even the score with their "traitorous" red brothers in the Union Army. On the morning of September 16, the combined forces crossed the Verdigris River at Sand Town. In the early aftern ...
Battle of Leesburg by sfcdan
... of the impending threat to Evans’ command. The messages (never found) apparently indicated the move against Leesburg and spurred the aggressive Evans into action. An artillery position was constructed and the units were ordered to dig trenches and rifle pits. It was here that Evans would contest th ...
... of the impending threat to Evans’ command. The messages (never found) apparently indicated the move against Leesburg and spurred the aggressive Evans into action. An artillery position was constructed and the units were ordered to dig trenches and rifle pits. It was here that Evans would contest th ...
13.4 Life During the Civil War
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Civil War Battles
... single bloodiest day of the Civil War. Some 25,000 men were killed or wounded. The Confederates retreated. The fall of Vicksburg agave the Union complete control of the Mississippi Valley and split the South in two. It marked the turning point in the war. ...
... single bloodiest day of the Civil War. Some 25,000 men were killed or wounded. The Confederates retreated. The fall of Vicksburg agave the Union complete control of the Mississippi Valley and split the South in two. It marked the turning point in the war. ...
Chapter 22 Questions
... Why did victory at this battle hurt the South? (P.462) How did defeat at the first battle of Bull Run actually help the North? (P.462) What were George McClellan’s faults as an army General? (P.463) Why did President Lincoln order McClellan to divert his attention away from capturing Richmond, Va.? ...
... Why did victory at this battle hurt the South? (P.462) How did defeat at the first battle of Bull Run actually help the North? (P.462) What were George McClellan’s faults as an army General? (P.463) Why did President Lincoln order McClellan to divert his attention away from capturing Richmond, Va.? ...
The Civil War (1861–1865)
... • Faced with South Carolina “fire-eaters” (radical Confederates) who threatened to seize the fort on their own, Jefferson Davis decided that he had to take action. • On April 12, 1861, Confederates fired on Fort Sumter. ...
... • Faced with South Carolina “fire-eaters” (radical Confederates) who threatened to seize the fort on their own, Jefferson Davis decided that he had to take action. • On April 12, 1861, Confederates fired on Fort Sumter. ...