Civil War - Visit Hampton
... and that such laborers were being used to build nearby Confederate fortifications, rejected his request. General Butler believed that since Virginia considered itself independent and was at war with the United States, he had no “constitutional obligation” to return the slaves. Butler added that his ...
... and that such laborers were being used to build nearby Confederate fortifications, rejected his request. General Butler believed that since Virginia considered itself independent and was at war with the United States, he had no “constitutional obligation” to return the slaves. Butler added that his ...
Civil War - Visit Hampton
... and that such laborers were being used to build nearby Confederate fortifications, rejected his request. General Butler believed that since Virginia considered itself independent and was at war with the United States, he had no “constitutional obligation” to return the slaves. Butler added that his ...
... and that such laborers were being used to build nearby Confederate fortifications, rejected his request. General Butler believed that since Virginia considered itself independent and was at war with the United States, he had no “constitutional obligation” to return the slaves. Butler added that his ...
Chapter 15 Powerpoint
... The typical Civil war soldier (Union or Confederate) was a volunteer Came from a farm or small town Ended up serving in the infantry Usually enlisted with visions of military glory and proving his ...
... The typical Civil war soldier (Union or Confederate) was a volunteer Came from a farm or small town Ended up serving in the infantry Usually enlisted with visions of military glory and proving his ...
Nathan Bedford Forrest Primary Sources
... wrote that Farragut was similar to Ulysses S. Grant in that “he possessed great force of character rather than a subtle intellect.”9 It was for his service during the Civil War, however, that Farragut earned his most recognition and praise. David Glasgow Farragut was born James Glasgow Farragut in C ...
... wrote that Farragut was similar to Ulysses S. Grant in that “he possessed great force of character rather than a subtle intellect.”9 It was for his service during the Civil War, however, that Farragut earned his most recognition and praise. David Glasgow Farragut was born James Glasgow Farragut in C ...
Plans and Early Battles
... In the East In July 1861, a battle was fought in Manassas, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. The battle, known as the Battle of Bull Run in the North and the Battle of Manassas in the South, resulted in a Union defeat by Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Lincoln appointed a new commander, G ...
... In the East In July 1861, a battle was fought in Manassas, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. The battle, known as the Battle of Bull Run in the North and the Battle of Manassas in the South, resulted in a Union defeat by Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Lincoln appointed a new commander, G ...
American History
... American History Chapter Sixteen and Seventeen Study Guide Your Last Mr. Green Study Guide Ever…That’s an “X!” VOCAB: Study all terms and people on your vocabulary list to succeed on the test. Main Ideas: Understanding these will help you succeed on the test Sec. 14-1 Understand early Battles, Stren ...
... American History Chapter Sixteen and Seventeen Study Guide Your Last Mr. Green Study Guide Ever…That’s an “X!” VOCAB: Study all terms and people on your vocabulary list to succeed on the test. Main Ideas: Understanding these will help you succeed on the test Sec. 14-1 Understand early Battles, Stren ...
Driving Tour of the Civil War Sites of Cape Girardeau
... of the line of hills due east. Note that the present hospital hill had at least rifle pits on it, and two pieces of artillery later in the battle as well. Near this spot, perhaps a bit further west on Broadway, sat the four pieces of Confederate artillery. Being in plain view and easy range of Fort ...
... of the line of hills due east. Note that the present hospital hill had at least rifle pits on it, and two pieces of artillery later in the battle as well. Near this spot, perhaps a bit further west on Broadway, sat the four pieces of Confederate artillery. Being in plain view and easy range of Fort ...
A Hard Blockade: The Union Navy and the Foundation of Union
... along the Confederate coast and forced the Confederacy to maintain adequate troops in coastal regions. The blockade’s impact was also felt overseas as thousands of British workers found themselves unemployed due to a lack of cotton. Though this affected Britain and not the Confederacy, it must still ...
... along the Confederate coast and forced the Confederacy to maintain adequate troops in coastal regions. The blockade’s impact was also felt overseas as thousands of British workers found themselves unemployed due to a lack of cotton. Though this affected Britain and not the Confederacy, it must still ...
Chapter 16-17 Study Guide
... Understand the Costs and consequences of the Civil War, the importance of the 13th Amendment, and the death of Lincoln Important Tip: ***It is IMPORTANT to read this unit as we will be covering TWO CHAPTERS at a VERY quick pace*** Questions for Understanding Section 16-1 (3)1. EXPLAIN the choice Lin ...
... Understand the Costs and consequences of the Civil War, the importance of the 13th Amendment, and the death of Lincoln Important Tip: ***It is IMPORTANT to read this unit as we will be covering TWO CHAPTERS at a VERY quick pace*** Questions for Understanding Section 16-1 (3)1. EXPLAIN the choice Lin ...
Chapter 16-17 Honors Study Guide
... Understand the Costs and consequences of the Civil War, the importance of the 13th Amendment, and the death of Lincoln Important Tip: ***It is IMPORTANT to read this unit as we will be covering TWO CHAPTERS at a VERY quick pace*** Questions for Understanding Section 16-1 (3)1. EXPLAIN the choice Lin ...
... Understand the Costs and consequences of the Civil War, the importance of the 13th Amendment, and the death of Lincoln Important Tip: ***It is IMPORTANT to read this unit as we will be covering TWO CHAPTERS at a VERY quick pace*** Questions for Understanding Section 16-1 (3)1. EXPLAIN the choice Lin ...
A Vigorous blockade at every point: The Union Blockade
... allowed enforcement in American territorial waters. Furthermore, violators of this order would only have violated a United States revenue law and thus could only be tried in a federal court in the state and district where the infraction occurred, an impossibility because these were now under Confede ...
... allowed enforcement in American territorial waters. Furthermore, violators of this order would only have violated a United States revenue law and thus could only be tried in a federal court in the state and district where the infraction occurred, an impossibility because these were now under Confede ...
Stand Watie Confederate General
... The Indian Expedition of 1863 under James Blunt captured Fort Gibson. At the Battle of Honey Springs July 17, Blunt defeated Cooper’s Confederate Indians and Blunt crossed the Arkansas River and captured Fort Smith Sept. 1, 1863, ending the Union offensive in the Indian Territory. On Sept. 10, Litt ...
... The Indian Expedition of 1863 under James Blunt captured Fort Gibson. At the Battle of Honey Springs July 17, Blunt defeated Cooper’s Confederate Indians and Blunt crossed the Arkansas River and captured Fort Smith Sept. 1, 1863, ending the Union offensive in the Indian Territory. On Sept. 10, Litt ...
CONTESTED VISIONS: THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION
... the Union. They were all from the Deep South, namely Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. They set up their first capital in Montgomery, Alabama and selected a man named Jefferson Davis, a former Senator and Secretary of War, as their president. In other words ...
... the Union. They were all from the Deep South, namely Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. They set up their first capital in Montgomery, Alabama and selected a man named Jefferson Davis, a former Senator and Secretary of War, as their president. In other words ...
Journal Information PPT
... continued raiding by Confederate cavalry, dismayed many in the North. On November 7, Lincoln replaced McClellan with Major-General Ambrose E. Burnside. Burnside's forces were defeated in a series of attacks against entrenched Confederate forces at Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Burnside was replaced ...
... continued raiding by Confederate cavalry, dismayed many in the North. On November 7, Lincoln replaced McClellan with Major-General Ambrose E. Burnside. Burnside's forces were defeated in a series of attacks against entrenched Confederate forces at Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Burnside was replaced ...
February - Delaware Valley Civil War Roundtable
... Shrine in Emmitsburg. We went there to see the Civil War exhibit called “Charity Afire” www.setonheritage.org/learn-and-explore/civilwar-history-shrine/charity-afire/. The most recent Sentinel magazine was available there for free. The one I picked up is “150th Anniversary 1864/2014 - Washington Att ...
... Shrine in Emmitsburg. We went there to see the Civil War exhibit called “Charity Afire” www.setonheritage.org/learn-and-explore/civilwar-history-shrine/charity-afire/. The most recent Sentinel magazine was available there for free. The one I picked up is “150th Anniversary 1864/2014 - Washington Att ...
Background Guide
... and actively swayed public opinion against slavery, the South over time became the only location in the United States with massive numbers of slaves. The legislation of the time reflected the North’s desires to edge out slavery since it was inconsequential for the region’s livelihood. By the early 1 ...
... and actively swayed public opinion against slavery, the South over time became the only location in the United States with massive numbers of slaves. The legislation of the time reflected the North’s desires to edge out slavery since it was inconsequential for the region’s livelihood. By the early 1 ...
Troubled Days in
... The Civil War also renewed Indian warfare in the Southwest. The Indians watched as Union and Confederate armies fought each other. They watched forts being abandoned. They watched the withdrawal of Union troops from New Mexico. These troops were needed for battles elsewhere. So, the non-Pueblo India ...
... The Civil War also renewed Indian warfare in the Southwest. The Indians watched as Union and Confederate armies fought each other. They watched forts being abandoned. They watched the withdrawal of Union troops from New Mexico. These troops were needed for battles elsewhere. So, the non-Pueblo India ...
On Richmond`s Front Line ** Fall 2016 (pdf file)
... personally directed the troops into position. With The Richmond Battlefields Association’s annual evening coming on Whiting attacked. The 4th Texas meeting will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at our Infantry surged across Boatswain’s Creek, led by Gaines’ Mill property. Many of you will remember ...
... personally directed the troops into position. With The Richmond Battlefields Association’s annual evening coming on Whiting attacked. The 4th Texas meeting will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at our Infantry surged across Boatswain’s Creek, led by Gaines’ Mill property. Many of you will remember ...
Civil War Review Questions
... The South had more slaves and more cotton production. The union had 71% of the nations population, 91% of factory production, 75% of farm acreage, and 71% or railroad mileage. ...
... The South had more slaves and more cotton production. The union had 71% of the nations population, 91% of factory production, 75% of farm acreage, and 71% or railroad mileage. ...
The Civil War ~ Webquest
... 15. What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allow these two territories to decide? 16. What nickname did Kansas receive during the fighting? 17. How did antislavery forces hide their guns when they shipped them from the Northeast to Kansas? 18. How many people did John Brown and his followers kill ...
... 15. What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allow these two territories to decide? 16. What nickname did Kansas receive during the fighting? 17. How did antislavery forces hide their guns when they shipped them from the Northeast to Kansas? 18. How many people did John Brown and his followers kill ...
Union College Connections to the Civil War Era A Glossary of
... participated in major Civil War battles such as First and Second Bull Run, the Peninsular Campaign, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Sherman’s March to the Sea. The only Union College faculty member ever to be killed in war as well as the son of another faculty member were among the Federa ...
... participated in major Civil War battles such as First and Second Bull Run, the Peninsular Campaign, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Sherman’s March to the Sea. The only Union College faculty member ever to be killed in war as well as the son of another faculty member were among the Federa ...
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October 2007 [PDF file] - Baltimore Civil War Roundtable
... Saxton sent Smalls and missionary Mansfield French to meet Lincoln and Secretary of War Stanton. They were requesting permission to recruit 5,000 black troops; permission was soon granted. Abolitionists sent Smalls, his wife and son Robert, Jr., on a speaking tour of New York to raise support for th ...
... Saxton sent Smalls and missionary Mansfield French to meet Lincoln and Secretary of War Stanton. They were requesting permission to recruit 5,000 black troops; permission was soon granted. Abolitionists sent Smalls, his wife and son Robert, Jr., on a speaking tour of New York to raise support for th ...
Andersonville - Letter to Union Colonel William H. Noble
... tribunal and hanged at the Old Capitol Prison on November 10, 1865. Major Wirz was the only Confederate executed after the war for war crimes. The real causes of the conditions at Andersonville were not so much the fault of Major Wirz as they were of the Confederate government’s mismanagement and in ...
... tribunal and hanged at the Old Capitol Prison on November 10, 1865. Major Wirz was the only Confederate executed after the war for war crimes. The real causes of the conditions at Andersonville were not so much the fault of Major Wirz as they were of the Confederate government’s mismanagement and in ...
032111_Week_27_Chap_16_and_17_Civil_War_preap
... 2. Why was the Mississippi River important to both sides in the war? 3. Speculate which side the territories fought on ...
... 2. Why was the Mississippi River important to both sides in the war? 3. Speculate which side the territories fought on ...
Presentation
... •Lincoln tried to force Douglas to choose between the principle of popular sovereignty proposed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the United States Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. •Instead of making a direct choice, Douglas's response stated that despite the court's ruling, slavery could ...
... •Lincoln tried to force Douglas to choose between the principle of popular sovereignty proposed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the United States Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. •Instead of making a direct choice, Douglas's response stated that despite the court's ruling, slavery could ...
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.