Civil War Blockade-Running at Jupiter Inlet 1861
... The warship was armed with four 32-pound guns, and manned by a crew of sixty-nine seamen. The Roebuck joined the East Gulf Coast Blockade Squadron in September 1862 with Acting Master Joseph Barclay in temporary command. After completed a patrol along the Gulf coast of Florida, the gunboat was reass ...
... The warship was armed with four 32-pound guns, and manned by a crew of sixty-nine seamen. The Roebuck joined the East Gulf Coast Blockade Squadron in September 1862 with Acting Master Joseph Barclay in temporary command. After completed a patrol along the Gulf coast of Florida, the gunboat was reass ...
The Garnett-Pettigrew Gray Line
... seen during the entire Civil War -- that of “bagging” an army, an elusive feat keenly desired by political leaders of both sides. Second Manassas: Longstreet’s Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge details the story of Longstreet and his men’s efforts to obtain the ultimate victory that Lee desper ...
... seen during the entire Civil War -- that of “bagging” an army, an elusive feat keenly desired by political leaders of both sides. Second Manassas: Longstreet’s Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge details the story of Longstreet and his men’s efforts to obtain the ultimate victory that Lee desper ...
22 - The Civil War
... remarkable determination, Grant refused to accept any battle outcome other than unconditional, or total, surrender. For this reason, U. S. Grant was known to his men as “Unconditional Surrender” Grant. Later in 1862, Union general George McClellan sent 100,000 men by ship to capture Richmond. Again, ...
... remarkable determination, Grant refused to accept any battle outcome other than unconditional, or total, surrender. For this reason, U. S. Grant was known to his men as “Unconditional Surrender” Grant. Later in 1862, Union general George McClellan sent 100,000 men by ship to capture Richmond. Again, ...
Civil War Anecdotes - New Bremen Historic Association
... (later West Virginia), planning to use the arms to incite a slave revolt in the south. U.S. Marines, led by Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, forced them to surrender. 12/2/1859 - Convicted of murder and treason against Virginia, John Brown was hanged at Charles Town, Va. 1860 - Republican Abraham Lincoln is ...
... (later West Virginia), planning to use the arms to incite a slave revolt in the south. U.S. Marines, led by Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, forced them to surrender. 12/2/1859 - Convicted of murder and treason against Virginia, John Brown was hanged at Charles Town, Va. 1860 - Republican Abraham Lincoln is ...
chapter sixteen the civil war, 1861–1865
... This chapter covers that deadliest challenge to community and identity, a civil war. Both sides began the war underestimating its seriousness, scope, and duration. Northern generals such as Grant and Sherman recognized the advent of a more modern warfare and fought accordingly. The entire American c ...
... This chapter covers that deadliest challenge to community and identity, a civil war. Both sides began the war underestimating its seriousness, scope, and duration. Northern generals such as Grant and Sherman recognized the advent of a more modern warfare and fought accordingly. The entire American c ...
Lincoln and the Outbreak of War, 1861
... In March 1861, when Lincoln came to the Presidency, the United States faced the worst crisis in its history. A number of slave states had recently “seceded” from the national union, the United States of America (in order of secession - South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisian ...
... In March 1861, when Lincoln came to the Presidency, the United States faced the worst crisis in its history. A number of slave states had recently “seceded” from the national union, the United States of America (in order of secession - South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisian ...
Who They Were Civil War 150 Webquest
... Type in the following web address Feel free to look at the images and read the information http://www.history.com/interactives/civil-war-150#/home Click on Who They Were 1. How many Americans fought in the Civil War? 2. What was the most common job that most soldiers had before the Civil War? 3. Wha ...
... Type in the following web address Feel free to look at the images and read the information http://www.history.com/interactives/civil-war-150#/home Click on Who They Were 1. How many Americans fought in the Civil War? 2. What was the most common job that most soldiers had before the Civil War? 3. Wha ...
June 2016 Newsletter
... General Butler attacks Petersburg, Virginia, with 4500 men, but is driven off by P. T. Beauregard with 2500 troops. At Cold Harbor the Army of the Potomac begins to extend its lines. Grant is planning to shift his operations to the James River. ...
... General Butler attacks Petersburg, Virginia, with 4500 men, but is driven off by P. T. Beauregard with 2500 troops. At Cold Harbor the Army of the Potomac begins to extend its lines. Grant is planning to shift his operations to the James River. ...
October 2007 - 15th Regiment SC Vols Camp 51
... made by Dr. Francis F. Carroll with a submarine torpedo and he also helped Dr. Carroll make what was probably the first rocket power boat ever attempted. Since the death of Dr. Carroll, many years ago, the submarine torpedo and rocket power have both been perfected as engines of war. Carroll was bor ...
... made by Dr. Francis F. Carroll with a submarine torpedo and he also helped Dr. Carroll make what was probably the first rocket power boat ever attempted. Since the death of Dr. Carroll, many years ago, the submarine torpedo and rocket power have both been perfected as engines of war. Carroll was bor ...
All Was Confusion: The Civil War in New Mexico Territory
... slavery, especially with its considerable proslavery population. As early as December 1861, the Confederate Congress had already divided New Mexico Territory in two, “with a constitution providing for the full, adequate, and perpetual maintenance and protection of slavery therein . . .”4 and listed ...
... slavery, especially with its considerable proslavery population. As early as December 1861, the Confederate Congress had already divided New Mexico Territory in two, “with a constitution providing for the full, adequate, and perpetual maintenance and protection of slavery therein . . .”4 and listed ...
Unit 3: Civil War and Reconstructions
... 2. Check home work 3. Notes: WAR!!! 4. Political Cartoon Activity ...
... 2. Check home work 3. Notes: WAR!!! 4. Political Cartoon Activity ...
18R-Civil_War_Politics_and_Economics
... 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 ...
Lesson: The Civil War - NC-Net
... America today? The Decisions that Saved America. “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wi ...
... America today? The Decisions that Saved America. “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wi ...
Civil_War_Quiz
... In the end, what was the most important result of the Civil War? There was an increase in patriotism. Abraham Lincoln finally became the president of the United States. A large number of troops volunteered for the army. The country was no longer one part free, ...
... In the end, what was the most important result of the Civil War? There was an increase in patriotism. Abraham Lincoln finally became the president of the United States. A large number of troops volunteered for the army. The country was no longer one part free, ...
US History Fort Burrows Review Semester Exam II Chapter 11 1
... Northern industries from foreign competition. The Southern economy was hurt by this ...
... Northern industries from foreign competition. The Southern economy was hurt by this ...
Chapter 20 Notes
... II. South Carolina Assails Fort Sumter – Issue of divided Union came to a head over matter of federal forts in South: • As seceding states left, they seized U.S. arsenals, mints, and other public property within their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – With fort low on supplies, Lincoln ...
... II. South Carolina Assails Fort Sumter – Issue of divided Union came to a head over matter of federal forts in South: • As seceding states left, they seized U.S. arsenals, mints, and other public property within their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – With fort low on supplies, Lincoln ...
War is Hell
... adding two to the total, rather than FOUR. Both sides roll their dice – and this time, the Union wins, its highest die is a 5, adding two for tactics becomes a 7; the South’s best roll is only a 5. The South loses the difference between the dice in Victory Points. A Union control marker is placed on ...
... adding two to the total, rather than FOUR. Both sides roll their dice – and this time, the Union wins, its highest die is a 5, adding two for tactics becomes a 7; the South’s best roll is only a 5. The South loses the difference between the dice in Victory Points. A Union control marker is placed on ...
American Civil War Final
... The Final battle of the American Civil War, fought at the Appomattox Court House, the Union forces drove back the Confederate forces to their last strong hold, and fought them until general Robert E. Lee gave the surrender to Ulysses S. Grant. The Confederate forces knew they were done, and did not ...
... The Final battle of the American Civil War, fought at the Appomattox Court House, the Union forces drove back the Confederate forces to their last strong hold, and fought them until general Robert E. Lee gave the surrender to Ulysses S. Grant. The Confederate forces knew they were done, and did not ...
Civil War 1861-1865
... 78. Pickett’s Charge – The direct unprotected uphill Confederate attack against the middle of the Union lines at Gettysburg led by General George Pickett. Lee & his army retreated to Virginia after half of Pickett’s men died in the failed attack. ...
... 78. Pickett’s Charge – The direct unprotected uphill Confederate attack against the middle of the Union lines at Gettysburg led by General George Pickett. Lee & his army retreated to Virginia after half of Pickett’s men died in the failed attack. ...
Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass
... mind that in 1862 this area was not nearly as vegetated as ...
... mind that in 1862 this area was not nearly as vegetated as ...
Apr. 2016 - New Bedford Civil War Round Table
... employed by the French army as fighters and mercenaries. Their dash, spirit, and heroic style of warfare caught the fancy of many military observers worldwide in the 1800’s, including a young American named Elmer Ellsworth. Ellsworth organized the “US Zouave cadets”. The first zouave organization in ...
... employed by the French army as fighters and mercenaries. Their dash, spirit, and heroic style of warfare caught the fancy of many military observers worldwide in the 1800’s, including a young American named Elmer Ellsworth. Ellsworth organized the “US Zouave cadets”. The first zouave organization in ...
Two Societies at War
... 7. In response, President Buchanan ordered the resupply of the fort by an unarmed merchant ship. When South Carolinians fired on the ship, Buchanan refused to order the navy to escort it into the harbor. 8. Congress responded with a compromise— the Crittenden plan—which called for a constitutional a ...
... 7. In response, President Buchanan ordered the resupply of the fort by an unarmed merchant ship. When South Carolinians fired on the ship, Buchanan refused to order the navy to escort it into the harbor. 8. Congress responded with a compromise— the Crittenden plan—which called for a constitutional a ...
a comparison of hms warrior (1861) to the uss monitor
... The Warrior had both steam and sail so she could theoretically use both to travel to America. The ship was fitted out and ready for action June 1862.5 “Overseas service was out of the question, at least until new dry docks had been constructed [near the area of battle]. “6 It wasn’t until 1866 that ...
... The Warrior had both steam and sail so she could theoretically use both to travel to America. The ship was fitted out and ready for action June 1862.5 “Overseas service was out of the question, at least until new dry docks had been constructed [near the area of battle]. “6 It wasn’t until 1866 that ...
Could the South have won the War?
... “Instead of making best use of this resource, the Davis government did everything in its power to make it useless” 11 The logic underpinning these decisions taken regarding cotton is difficult to understand and sustain! The Confederate efforts to “win” the War and, thus, gain independence focused o ...
... “Instead of making best use of this resource, the Davis government did everything in its power to make it useless” 11 The logic underpinning these decisions taken regarding cotton is difficult to understand and sustain! The Confederate efforts to “win” the War and, thus, gain independence focused o ...
Chapter 10 Section 5 Notes
... Confederate states had committed an act of open rebellion. • As the defender of the Constitution, Lincoln had no choice but to respond. • When he called for volunteers to fight the seceding states, Southerners saw his action as an act of war against them. • The Upper South states of Virginia, North ...
... Confederate states had committed an act of open rebellion. • As the defender of the Constitution, Lincoln had no choice but to respond. • When he called for volunteers to fight the seceding states, Southerners saw his action as an act of war against them. • The Upper South states of Virginia, North ...
Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.The fort was located on one of Cape Fear River's two outlets to the Atlantic Ocean on what was then known as Federal Point and today is known as Pleasure Island. Because of the roughness of the seas there, it was known as the Southern Gibraltar.