heart of the Confederacy - Mrs. Byrd Georgia Studies
... looking for supplies and ran into a Union cavalry unit of General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac. Lee decided to take on Meade’s unit although he was outnumbered 75,000 to Meade’s 97,000 men. The battle would prove to be the most important battle of the Civil War. On July 1, 1863 the greatest ba ...
... looking for supplies and ran into a Union cavalry unit of General George Meade’s Army of the Potomac. Lee decided to take on Meade’s unit although he was outnumbered 75,000 to Meade’s 97,000 men. The battle would prove to be the most important battle of the Civil War. On July 1, 1863 the greatest ba ...
The Civil War
... was going to last a lot longer then was originally thought • Most people thought the Civil War would only last a few months ...
... was going to last a lot longer then was originally thought • Most people thought the Civil War would only last a few months ...
Chapter 20 Notes
... Booth at the Sanitary Fair in Chicago, 1863 The Chicago Sanitary Fair was the first of many such fairs throughout the nation to raise funds for soldier relief efforts. Mainly organized by women, the fair sold captured Confederate flags, battle relics, handicrafts like these potholders (right), and ...
... Booth at the Sanitary Fair in Chicago, 1863 The Chicago Sanitary Fair was the first of many such fairs throughout the nation to raise funds for soldier relief efforts. Mainly organized by women, the fair sold captured Confederate flags, battle relics, handicrafts like these potholders (right), and ...
Union Strategy: Anaconda Plan Time Period: 1862
... b. Control of the Mississippi River would prove decisive in the Civil War as well; Pres. Jefferson Davis called Vicksburg, Mississippi the "vital point" of the Confederacy. The Mississippi River represented a major strategic resource that would, if captured by the North, allow for the movement of me ...
... b. Control of the Mississippi River would prove decisive in the Civil War as well; Pres. Jefferson Davis called Vicksburg, Mississippi the "vital point" of the Confederacy. The Mississippi River represented a major strategic resource that would, if captured by the North, allow for the movement of me ...
Civil War Test - Troy City Schools
... _____24. Burnside ordered a charge towards entrenched Confederates up Marye’s heights; only battle in which Burnside led ...
... _____24. Burnside ordered a charge towards entrenched Confederates up Marye’s heights; only battle in which Burnside led ...
Historically Speaking: Gettysburg and Vicksburg at 150
... to exploit the countryside. Commandeering wagons in addition to those they brought with them, they forced purchases with Confederate dollars or formal “requisitions.” They demanded $100,000 in U.S. currency from York, Pa., but settled for the $28,000 that the city had on hand. As their wagons filled ...
... to exploit the countryside. Commandeering wagons in addition to those they brought with them, they forced purchases with Confederate dollars or formal “requisitions.” They demanded $100,000 in U.S. currency from York, Pa., but settled for the $28,000 that the city had on hand. As their wagons filled ...
Battle at Bull Run
... Battle at Second Bull Run The battle was near a strategic railroad line in Gordonsville, Virginia that Union General Pope wanted to seize. In response, Confederate General Lee divided his army into two separate forces, one led by Stonewall Jackson, the other by James Longstreet and they attacked ne ...
... Battle at Second Bull Run The battle was near a strategic railroad line in Gordonsville, Virginia that Union General Pope wanted to seize. In response, Confederate General Lee divided his army into two separate forces, one led by Stonewall Jackson, the other by James Longstreet and they attacked ne ...
CIVIL WAR
... Lee divides Stonewall Jackson's corps, catches Pope between Lee and Jackson; September 1, 1862--McClellan back in command of Army of Potomac ANTIETAM (SHARPSBURG) MD. (SEPTEMBER 17, 1862) McClellan moves!!! "I thought I knew McClellan, but this movement of his puzzles me." Stonewall Jackson CSA--10, ...
... Lee divides Stonewall Jackson's corps, catches Pope between Lee and Jackson; September 1, 1862--McClellan back in command of Army of Potomac ANTIETAM (SHARPSBURG) MD. (SEPTEMBER 17, 1862) McClellan moves!!! "I thought I knew McClellan, but this movement of his puzzles me." Stonewall Jackson CSA--10, ...
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... The first major battle of the American Civil War occurred on July 21, 1861, in Manassas, Virginia. The battle is known both as the First Battle of Bull Run, after the creek that ran through the battlefield, or the First Battle of Manassas. Union forces under General Irvin McDowell, hoping for a deci ...
... The first major battle of the American Civil War occurred on July 21, 1861, in Manassas, Virginia. The battle is known both as the First Battle of Bull Run, after the creek that ran through the battlefield, or the First Battle of Manassas. Union forces under General Irvin McDowell, hoping for a deci ...
AP ch21 - The Furnace of Civil War
... General Grant was sent to take 2 forts guarding the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. After losing early in the battle, Grant rallies his troops and wins the battle. 13,000 Union casualties vs, 10,000 Confederate. General Johnston dies (a huge Confederate setback) – His clothes were tattered by sever ...
... General Grant was sent to take 2 forts guarding the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. After losing early in the battle, Grant rallies his troops and wins the battle. 13,000 Union casualties vs, 10,000 Confederate. General Johnston dies (a huge Confederate setback) – His clothes were tattered by sever ...
The Civil War - Cloudfront.net
... France to recognize and support the Confederacy. • McClellan’s troops marched slowly after Lee’s. At a camp they found a copy of Lee’s battle plans. • McClellan now knew all the details and had an advantage. But he still acted cautiously. He waited four days to attack Lee. • The two sides met in the ...
... France to recognize and support the Confederacy. • McClellan’s troops marched slowly after Lee’s. At a camp they found a copy of Lee’s battle plans. • McClellan now knew all the details and had an advantage. But he still acted cautiously. He waited four days to attack Lee. • The two sides met in the ...
AP U.S. History “Unit Seven Map Exercise” Mr. Fernandez Map #49
... 2. Fill in the blanks for each of the following and then identify each on your map with the corresponding letter: a. The Battle of __________ in July 1861 was the first battle to take place in Virginia. b. The Confederate army’s attack on Fort ________ signaled the start of the Civil War. c. General ...
... 2. Fill in the blanks for each of the following and then identify each on your map with the corresponding letter: a. The Battle of __________ in July 1861 was the first battle to take place in Virginia. b. The Confederate army’s attack on Fort ________ signaled the start of the Civil War. c. General ...
USHG 8-Mr. Garcia Name Civil War Battle Timeline Chapters 16
... Confederate troop meet -Meade has 90,000 troops and Lee has ...
... Confederate troop meet -Meade has 90,000 troops and Lee has ...
Divided by War - WW-P 4
... Lincoln and General wlnlield Scott had made a plan for winning the war. Scott called it the Anaconda Plan, after the anacondasnake,which squeezedits prel' to death. The flowchart on the left shou's how the plan would wor\. Scott'splan was not popular at first. Many Nonherners thought that ifthe Unio ...
... Lincoln and General wlnlield Scott had made a plan for winning the war. Scott called it the Anaconda Plan, after the anacondasnake,which squeezedits prel' to death. The flowchart on the left shou's how the plan would wor\. Scott'splan was not popular at first. Many Nonherners thought that ifthe Unio ...
Union Campaigns Cripple the Confederacy
... Sherman’s destruction would lead to lasting anger and resentment towards the North that would continue on for generations to come ...
... Sherman’s destruction would lead to lasting anger and resentment towards the North that would continue on for generations to come ...
Civil War
... traveled through Georgia and other Southern states, destroying supplies and infrastructure. Appomattox Court House Forces led by Lee and Grant met at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Facing defeat, Lee surrendered to Grant, effectively ending the war. Assassination of Lincoln John Wilkes Boot ...
... traveled through Georgia and other Southern states, destroying supplies and infrastructure. Appomattox Court House Forces led by Lee and Grant met at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Facing defeat, Lee surrendered to Grant, effectively ending the war. Assassination of Lincoln John Wilkes Boot ...
Road to Civil War, Civil War and Reconstruction
... 1st Phase—Union Navy blockade ALL Southern Ports 2nd Phase—Control the Mississippi River 3rd Phase—March through GA; up to Carolinas 4th Phase—Capture capital at Richmond, VA ...
... 1st Phase—Union Navy blockade ALL Southern Ports 2nd Phase—Control the Mississippi River 3rd Phase—March through GA; up to Carolinas 4th Phase—Capture capital at Richmond, VA ...
A Surviving Earthwork Salient from Dix`s Peninsula Campaign of 1863
... upon the flank of Confederate forces retreating from Yorktown and Williamsburg. Union forces were transported by ship to Brickhouse Point on the York River. Their attempt to fall upon the Confederate flank near Barhamsville was blunted by a Confederate counterattack. The Battle of Eltham’s Landing, ...
... upon the flank of Confederate forces retreating from Yorktown and Williamsburg. Union forces were transported by ship to Brickhouse Point on the York River. Their attempt to fall upon the Confederate flank near Barhamsville was blunted by a Confederate counterattack. The Battle of Eltham’s Landing, ...
The Civil War
... Complacency - A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction Apathy - Lack of concern regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference Dependence - the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, etc. racism -- the belief that one race is by nature superior to ...
... Complacency - A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction Apathy - Lack of concern regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference Dependence - the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, etc. racism -- the belief that one race is by nature superior to ...
Civil War Research on the Surrender at the
... but go see General Grant, and I would rather die a thousand deaths.” However because the Anaconda Plan had finally started to “grasp its prey” or surround Lee’s troops, the Confederates were surrounded. The Confederates had tried to retreat, but the Union had blocked their path on the bridge leading ...
... but go see General Grant, and I would rather die a thousand deaths.” However because the Anaconda Plan had finally started to “grasp its prey” or surround Lee’s troops, the Confederates were surrounded. The Confederates had tried to retreat, but the Union had blocked their path on the bridge leading ...
Key Term Chapter 20
... British‐built and manned Confederate warship that raided Union shipping during the Civil War. One of many built by the British for the Confederacy, despite Union protests. (473) Border States Five slave states–Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia–that did not secede during th ...
... British‐built and manned Confederate warship that raided Union shipping during the Civil War. One of many built by the British for the Confederacy, despite Union protests. (473) Border States Five slave states–Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia–that did not secede during th ...
It was a strategic move to
... Lincoln’s most famous speech even though it was only about two minutes long. It reminded people that the Civil War was a war to protect the values of democracy mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. ...
... Lincoln’s most famous speech even though it was only about two minutes long. It reminded people that the Civil War was a war to protect the values of democracy mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. ...
FIGHTING THE CIVIL WAR - Kentucky Department of Education
... cities. Criticism over Lincoln’s suspension of writs of ...
... cities. Criticism over Lincoln’s suspension of writs of ...