Chapter 15
... led to the need for another compromise. • The key points of Henry Clay’s plan: • 1. To keep the north happy California would be admitted as a free state, and the slave trade would end in Washington D.C.. • 2. The keep the south happy congress would allow the rest of the won territory to decide for t ...
... led to the need for another compromise. • The key points of Henry Clay’s plan: • 1. To keep the north happy California would be admitted as a free state, and the slave trade would end in Washington D.C.. • 2. The keep the south happy congress would allow the rest of the won territory to decide for t ...
vol. xxxvii, no. 2 november 1996
... “Boys, he ain’t much for looks, but if we’d had him we wouldn’t have been caught in this trap.” So stated a Federal prisoner at Harpers Ferry as he viewed Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson on September 15, 1862. This unnamed prisoner was one of over 11,000 Federal soldiers captured that ...
... “Boys, he ain’t much for looks, but if we’d had him we wouldn’t have been caught in this trap.” So stated a Federal prisoner at Harpers Ferry as he viewed Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson on September 15, 1862. This unnamed prisoner was one of over 11,000 Federal soldiers captured that ...
The Battle of Antietam: A Turning Point in the Civil War
... within five miles of Richmond, the Confederate capital. The Confederacy’s days appeared numbered. But in the Seven Days’ Battles east of Richmond (June 25–July 1), the Army of Northern Virginia commanded by Robert E. Lee counterattacked and drove McClellan’s army away from the capital. Lee followed ...
... within five miles of Richmond, the Confederate capital. The Confederacy’s days appeared numbered. But in the Seven Days’ Battles east of Richmond (June 25–July 1), the Army of Northern Virginia commanded by Robert E. Lee counterattacked and drove McClellan’s army away from the capital. Lee followed ...
Chapter 1
... Peninsula Campaign, 1862 Nearly paralyzed by his fear of failure, diverted supply lines and reinforcements, the once cocky George McClellan just barely managed to capture the Confederate city of Yorktown and eventually was forced to abandon his Peninsula Campaign. The campaign was viewed as a costl ...
... Peninsula Campaign, 1862 Nearly paralyzed by his fear of failure, diverted supply lines and reinforcements, the once cocky George McClellan just barely managed to capture the Confederate city of Yorktown and eventually was forced to abandon his Peninsula Campaign. The campaign was viewed as a costl ...
Fort Sumter, April 12
... • Joint investigative committee from both houses • Chair: Sen. Benjamin Wade of Ohio • Radical Republicanism • Function • Constantly plague Lincoln ...
... • Joint investigative committee from both houses • Chair: Sen. Benjamin Wade of Ohio • Radical Republicanism • Function • Constantly plague Lincoln ...
The Civil War part 3
... Grant tried again and again to get around the right side of Lee's army, destroy it, then move on Richmond and end the war. Lee saw what he was trying to do and managed to stop him. The struggle continued along a hundred-mile line before the two armies settled in for a siege at Petersburg, southeast ...
... Grant tried again and again to get around the right side of Lee's army, destroy it, then move on Richmond and end the war. Lee saw what he was trying to do and managed to stop him. The struggle continued along a hundred-mile line before the two armies settled in for a siege at Petersburg, southeast ...
Commanding Generals
... The Richmond–Petersburg Campaign was a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia. Although it is more popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg, it was not a classic military siege, in which a city is usually surrounded and all supply lines are cut off, nor was it strictly limited to actions ag ...
... The Richmond–Petersburg Campaign was a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia. Although it is more popularly known as the Siege of Petersburg, it was not a classic military siege, in which a city is usually surrounded and all supply lines are cut off, nor was it strictly limited to actions ag ...
The Civil War in Texas and Beyond
... What a spectacular sight! The spectacle of thousands of soldiers spread out for a mile in front of us filled us with such emotion. On one hand the sheer beauty of a vast number of well trained men moving in ranks took on a quality of Olympic precision. But our delight was continuously interrupted b ...
... What a spectacular sight! The spectacle of thousands of soldiers spread out for a mile in front of us filled us with such emotion. On one hand the sheer beauty of a vast number of well trained men moving in ranks took on a quality of Olympic precision. But our delight was continuously interrupted b ...
Unit 4 Chapter 11: The Civil War
... market, first-rate Generals, strong military tradition, motivated soldiers. • Yet state’s rights still more important that confederate government. • Nation survival - strategy mostly defensive. ...
... market, first-rate Generals, strong military tradition, motivated soldiers. • Yet state’s rights still more important that confederate government. • Nation survival - strategy mostly defensive. ...
“A Great Civil War”
... • Union Commander Irwin McDowell • Southern Commanders Joseph Johnston, P. G. T. Beauregard • “Stonewall” Jackson • Confederacy was disorganized by victory as much as the Union was disorganized by victory. ...
... • Union Commander Irwin McDowell • Southern Commanders Joseph Johnston, P. G. T. Beauregard • “Stonewall” Jackson • Confederacy was disorganized by victory as much as the Union was disorganized by victory. ...
Mobilization, North and South
... – Lincoln and others recognized military advantage of freeing slaves, freeing the slaves would also appeal to the British. – The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the states/areas still in rebellion against the Union. – The proclamation continued slaves running away to Union ...
... – Lincoln and others recognized military advantage of freeing slaves, freeing the slaves would also appeal to the British. – The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the states/areas still in rebellion against the Union. – The proclamation continued slaves running away to Union ...
Civil War C
... produce supplies/guns) Transportation shortfall (few railroads, roads) Battle of Bull Run In July 1861, Southern troops surprised Union soldiers heading to Richmond, VA at a creek called Bull Run. At first, Union victory looked certain. Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his ...
... produce supplies/guns) Transportation shortfall (few railroads, roads) Battle of Bull Run In July 1861, Southern troops surprised Union soldiers heading to Richmond, VA at a creek called Bull Run. At first, Union victory looked certain. Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his ...
BATTLE DATA SHEETS
... addition, the officers on both sides have had little experience in leading large numbers of men in combat. At first, the right side of the Union army successfully pushes back the left side of the Confederate army. The Confederates rally, however, near a house where Rebel forces under General Thomas ...
... addition, the officers on both sides have had little experience in leading large numbers of men in combat. At first, the right side of the Union army successfully pushes back the left side of the Confederate army. The Confederates rally, however, near a house where Rebel forces under General Thomas ...
A Nation Divided
... • Why does he only free slaves in the Confederacy? – Feared the border states would secede! ...
... • Why does he only free slaves in the Confederacy? – Feared the border states would secede! ...
Civil War part 2
... Robert E. Lee pushed the Union troops, led by Gen. George Meade, back but they did not follow up quickly on their attack. By the second day, more Union soldiers had arrived. The Confederates attacked again, but the Union held their ground. ...
... Robert E. Lee pushed the Union troops, led by Gen. George Meade, back but they did not follow up quickly on their attack. By the second day, more Union soldiers had arrived. The Confederates attacked again, but the Union held their ground. ...
Good Morning!!!!!!!!!!
... Stonewall Jackson led an attack on Hooker’s flank while Lee commanded an assault on the Union front. The Union army was almost cut in two. Hooker was forced to retreat. Lee’s army won a major victory, but this victory had severe casualties. During this battle Lee’s trusted general, Stonewall Jackson ...
... Stonewall Jackson led an attack on Hooker’s flank while Lee commanded an assault on the Union front. The Union army was almost cut in two. Hooker was forced to retreat. Lee’s army won a major victory, but this victory had severe casualties. During this battle Lee’s trusted general, Stonewall Jackson ...
Brinkley, Chapter 14 Notes 1
... Union troops tried to capture Richmond, but an assault by Confederates through the Shenandoah Valley forced Union troops to retreat. Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines) ...
... Union troops tried to capture Richmond, but an assault by Confederates through the Shenandoah Valley forced Union troops to retreat. Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines) ...
Historically Speaking
... certed Confederate counterattack. Baker was from its share of setbacks. A battlefield debacle shot dead and his command soundly deat Ball’s Bluff, 30 miles northwest of Washingfeated. Withdrawal became rout when the ton, D.C., cast doubts on efforts to recover victorious Confederates caught the retr ...
... certed Confederate counterattack. Baker was from its share of setbacks. A battlefield debacle shot dead and his command soundly deat Ball’s Bluff, 30 miles northwest of Washingfeated. Withdrawal became rout when the ton, D.C., cast doubts on efforts to recover victorious Confederates caught the retr ...
Unit 8 - PowerPoints - The American Civil War
... • First shots fired at Fort Sumter, SC. • In the early morning of April 12, 1861, the Confederates launched an attack. • Northern troops under Anderson’s command returned fire, but were ineffective. • The Confederacy continued its attack with prolonged gunfire, and the Union troops in the fort surre ...
... • First shots fired at Fort Sumter, SC. • In the early morning of April 12, 1861, the Confederates launched an attack. • Northern troops under Anderson’s command returned fire, but were ineffective. • The Confederacy continued its attack with prolonged gunfire, and the Union troops in the fort surre ...
The Civil War - Cloudfront.net
... McClellan the Tortoise • Following these Confederate victories, Jefferson Davis ordered Lee to launch an offensive into Maryland. • He hoped that a victory in the North would convince Britain and France to recognize and support the Confederacy. • McClellan’s troops marched slowly after Lee’s. At a ...
... McClellan the Tortoise • Following these Confederate victories, Jefferson Davis ordered Lee to launch an offensive into Maryland. • He hoped that a victory in the North would convince Britain and France to recognize and support the Confederacy. • McClellan’s troops marched slowly after Lee’s. At a ...
Post-Gettysburg
... natives, and then I could better understand the wrath and desperation of these poor people. I almost felt as if I should like to hang a Yankee myself. There was hardly a fence left standing all the way from Sparta to Gordon. The fields were trampled down and the road was lined with carcasses of hors ...
... natives, and then I could better understand the wrath and desperation of these poor people. I almost felt as if I should like to hang a Yankee myself. There was hardly a fence left standing all the way from Sparta to Gordon. The fields were trampled down and the road was lined with carcasses of hors ...
Gettysburg Address
... Union had a big advantage because they had better rifles- their carbines could fire almost three times as fast as the Confederate rifles ...
... Union had a big advantage because they had better rifles- their carbines could fire almost three times as fast as the Confederate rifles ...
Civil War Did Not St..
... President Lincoln had trouble finding a general to lead the Union army as effectively as General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army. One popular but not very successful general was George "Little Mac" McClellan. General McClellan frustrated Lincoln by repeatedly asking for more troops, sup ...
... President Lincoln had trouble finding a general to lead the Union army as effectively as General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army. One popular but not very successful general was George "Little Mac" McClellan. General McClellan frustrated Lincoln by repeatedly asking for more troops, sup ...
Battle of Malvern Hill
The Battle of Malvern Hill, also known as the Battle of Poindexter's Farm, was fought on July 1, 1862 between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by Gen. Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac under Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. It was the final battle of the Seven Days Battles during the American Civil War, taking place on a 130-foot (40 m) elevation of land known as Malvern Hill, near the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia and just one mile (1.6 km) from the James River. More than fifty thousand soldiers from each side took part, using more than two hundred pieces of artillery and three warships.The Seven Days Battles were the climax of the Peninsula Campaign, during which McClellan's Army of the Potomac sailed around the Confederate lines, landed at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, southeast of Richmond, and struck inland towards the Confederate capital. Confederate commander-in-chief Joseph E. Johnston fended off McClellan's repeated attempts to take the city, slowing Union progress on the peninsula to a crawl. When Johnston was wounded, Lee took command and launched a series of counterattacks, collectively called the Seven Days Battles. These attacks culminated in the action on Malvern Hill.The Union's V Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. Fitz John Porter, took up positions on the hill on June 30. McClellan was not present for the initial exchanges of the battle, having boarded the ironclad USS Galena and sailed down the James River to inspect Harrison's Landing, where he intended to locate the base for his army. Confederate preparations were hindered by several mishaps. Bad maps and faulty guides caused Confederate Maj. Gen. John Magruder to be late for the battle, an excess of caution delayed Maj. Gen. Benjamin Huger, and Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson had problems collecting the Confederate artillery. The battle occurred in stages: an initial exchange of artillery fire, a minor charge by Confederate Brig. Gen. Lewis Armistead, and three successive waves of Confederate infantry charges triggered by unclear orders from Lee and the actions of Maj. Gens. Magruder and D. H. Hill, respectively. In each phase, the effectiveness of the Federal artillery was the deciding factor, repulsing attack after attack, resulting in a tactical Union victory. After the battle, McClellan and his forces withdrew from Malvern Hill to Harrison's Landing, where he remained until August 16. His plan to capture Richmond had been thwarted.In the course of four hours, a series of blunders in planning and communication had caused Lee's forces to launch three failed frontal infantry assaults across hundreds of yards of open ground, unsupported by Confederate artillery, charging toward firmly entrenched Union infantry and artillery defenses. These errors provided Union forces with an opportunity to inflict heavy casualties. In the aftermath of the battle, however, the Confederate press heralded Lee as the savior of Richmond. In stark contrast, McClellan was accused of being absent from the battlefield, a harsh criticism that haunted him when he ran for president in 1864.