Chapter 21 questions for class discussion
... 2. Why did the North win the Civil War? How might the South have won? (See boxed quotes on page 438 and page 453.) 3. Rank the following battles in order of importance and justify the ranking: Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. 4. Should the Civil War be seen primarily as a war to save the Union o ...
... 2. Why did the North win the Civil War? How might the South have won? (See boxed quotes on page 438 and page 453.) 3. Rank the following battles in order of importance and justify the ranking: Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. 4. Should the Civil War be seen primarily as a war to save the Union o ...
The End of the Civil War
... But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate. . .we cannot consecrate. . . we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never ...
... But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate. . .we cannot consecrate. . . we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never ...
Road to the Civil War
... • In 1849, there were 15 slave states and 15 free states • California applied for statehood • Oregon, Utah and New Mexico were close to applying for statehood • ALL wanted to be free states • This would upset the balance • Southern slave states feared they would lose votes in the Senate ...
... • In 1849, there were 15 slave states and 15 free states • California applied for statehood • Oregon, Utah and New Mexico were close to applying for statehood • ALL wanted to be free states • This would upset the balance • Southern slave states feared they would lose votes in the Senate ...
Chapter-8-PPt
... VI. The Civil War Begins • The Confederacy quickly seized all federal property within its borders. • Troops commanded by LA General Beauregard opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina and took control of the facility after a 33-hour siege. • Lincoln declared the South in rebellion and called fo ...
... VI. The Civil War Begins • The Confederacy quickly seized all federal property within its borders. • Troops commanded by LA General Beauregard opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina and took control of the facility after a 33-hour siege. • Lincoln declared the South in rebellion and called fo ...
The Civil War
... called on the fort to surrender, as many other forts did in S. Carolina. ► Lincoln pledged to only send nonmilitary aid ► Jefferson decided to attack ► April 12, Confederate artillery began firing ► April 14, the US flag was replaced with a Confederate flag ► S. ...
... called on the fort to surrender, as many other forts did in S. Carolina. ► Lincoln pledged to only send nonmilitary aid ► Jefferson decided to attack ► April 12, Confederate artillery began firing ► April 14, the US flag was replaced with a Confederate flag ► S. ...
The Civil War
... – Nullifies owners' claims to fugitive slaves who had been employed in the Confederate war ...
... – Nullifies owners' claims to fugitive slaves who had been employed in the Confederate war ...
Section 5 - History With Mr. Wallace
... surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. • Grant’s generous terms of surrender guaranteed that the United States would not prosecute Confederate soldiers for treason. ...
... surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. • Grant’s generous terms of surrender guaranteed that the United States would not prosecute Confederate soldiers for treason. ...
The Civil War 1861
... Constitution the Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments” ...
... Constitution the Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments” ...
Unit 9 ~ The Civil War
... – Took eleven days to capture the forts – Called for “Unconditional Surrender” – Confederates accepted and Grant earned ...
... – Took eleven days to capture the forts – Called for “Unconditional Surrender” – Confederates accepted and Grant earned ...
Chapter 8
... as an independent country. Anaconda Plan: capture of the Mississippi River to isolate Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Capture of the Confederate Capital of Richmond, ...
... as an independent country. Anaconda Plan: capture of the Mississippi River to isolate Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Capture of the Confederate Capital of Richmond, ...
Chapter 21
... continually retreat to meet these threats. (5/64) Battle of the Wilderness – U=18,000Cas.; Confed. 9000 Cas. Longstreet severely wounded by friendly fire. (5/12) Spotslvania--Union suffers 12,000 Cas.; Confed. 8,000 ...
... continually retreat to meet these threats. (5/64) Battle of the Wilderness – U=18,000Cas.; Confed. 9000 Cas. Longstreet severely wounded by friendly fire. (5/12) Spotslvania--Union suffers 12,000 Cas.; Confed. 8,000 ...
CQ: Describe the Battle of Antietam
... Commanders: C- Robert E. Lee Commanders: U – George McClellan Purpose of the Battle Antietam was a battle where the Confederacy tried to get to Washington DC. and the Union tried to push the Confederacy back into the southern area Significance Pivotal Battle because it is the first battle to take ...
... Commanders: C- Robert E. Lee Commanders: U – George McClellan Purpose of the Battle Antietam was a battle where the Confederacy tried to get to Washington DC. and the Union tried to push the Confederacy back into the southern area Significance Pivotal Battle because it is the first battle to take ...
A_CHAPTER11 - Lincoln County Schools
... • Planters with more than 20 slaves exempted • 90% eligible Southerners serve; 92% Northern soldiers volunteer Draft Riots • White workers fear Southern blacks will come North, compete for jobs • Angry at having to free slaves, mobs rampage through New York City ...
... • Planters with more than 20 slaves exempted • 90% eligible Southerners serve; 92% Northern soldiers volunteer Draft Riots • White workers fear Southern blacks will come North, compete for jobs • Angry at having to free slaves, mobs rampage through New York City ...
A_CHAPTER11
... • Planters with more than 20 slaves exempted • 90% eligible Southerners serve; 92% Northern soldiers volunteer Draft Riots • White workers fear Southern blacks will come North, compete for jobs • Angry at having to free slaves, mobs rampage through New York City ...
... • Planters with more than 20 slaves exempted • 90% eligible Southerners serve; 92% Northern soldiers volunteer Draft Riots • White workers fear Southern blacks will come North, compete for jobs • Angry at having to free slaves, mobs rampage through New York City ...
File
... the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal” 2. Raised the perception of war from political to moral : not just preserving the Union BUT making men free!! 3. Speed up the inevitable—slavery will end someday, so why not NOW!! 4. Lincoln’s own personal convictions ...
... the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal” 2. Raised the perception of war from political to moral : not just preserving the Union BUT making men free!! 3. Speed up the inevitable—slavery will end someday, so why not NOW!! 4. Lincoln’s own personal convictions ...
Causes of the Civil War
... almost immediate tragic results in “Bleeding Kansas” The president's hope for reelection dashed The complete realignment of the major political parties The Democrats lost influence in the North and were to become the regional proslavery party of the South The Whig Party, which had opposed the Kansas ...
... almost immediate tragic results in “Bleeding Kansas” The president's hope for reelection dashed The complete realignment of the major political parties The Democrats lost influence in the North and were to become the regional proslavery party of the South The Whig Party, which had opposed the Kansas ...
Baltimore riot of 1861
The Baltimore riot of 1861 (also called the Pratt Street Riot and the Pratt Street Massacre) was a conflict on April 19, 1861, in Baltimore, Maryland, between anti-War Democrats (the largest party in Maryland), as well as Confederate sympathizers, and members of the Massachusetts militia en route to Washington for Federal service. It produced the first deaths by hostile action in the American Civil War.