civil_war_highlights_student_notes
... April 14 While watching a comedy at Ford’s Theater, Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth. The first President to be assassinated, Andrew Johnson becomes the president. April 22 Booth is cornered and shot dead. Johnson pardons all southerners but one: Major Henry Wirtz, commander of the Confederate ...
... April 14 While watching a comedy at Ford’s Theater, Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth. The first President to be assassinated, Andrew Johnson becomes the president. April 22 Booth is cornered and shot dead. Johnson pardons all southerners but one: Major Henry Wirtz, commander of the Confederate ...
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... The South was never again so close to victory. Foreign powers decided not to intervene in support of the South. Lincoln/North received a much needed victory. ...
... The South was never again so close to victory. Foreign powers decided not to intervene in support of the South. Lincoln/North received a much needed victory. ...
Civil War Leaders
... Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860 and became the 16th president of the United States when he took office in 1861. As the leader of the Union during the American Civil War, Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to keep the country united. Though many historians argue that the d ...
... Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860 and became the 16th president of the United States when he took office in 1861. As the leader of the Union during the American Civil War, Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to keep the country united. Though many historians argue that the d ...
Early Years of the War
... the city. • From there he began a major offensive known as the Peninsula Campaign. • McClellan’s delays allowed the Confederates to prepare Richmond’s defense. • At the end of June, the Union forces finally met the Confederates in a series of encounters known as the Seven Days battles ...
... the city. • From there he began a major offensive known as the Peninsula Campaign. • McClellan’s delays allowed the Confederates to prepare Richmond’s defense. • At the end of June, the Union forces finally met the Confederates in a series of encounters known as the Seven Days battles ...
The war becomes a struggle
... Confederate forces were led by Robert E. Lee. Lee’s troops defeated the Union army in a series of battles called the Seven Days’ Battles. Then, another Union army tried to capture Richmond, but Lee’s troops defeated them in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. ...
... Confederate forces were led by Robert E. Lee. Lee’s troops defeated the Union army in a series of battles called the Seven Days’ Battles. Then, another Union army tried to capture Richmond, but Lee’s troops defeated them in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. ...
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... 5. The capital of the United States, Washington D.C., is surrounded by these two states. 6. The capital of the Confederacy, Richmond, is in this state. 7. General Lee invaded the North only once. He was stopped at this battle. 8. This state, which is located between Kentucky and Marland, split from ...
... 5. The capital of the United States, Washington D.C., is surrounded by these two states. 6. The capital of the Confederacy, Richmond, is in this state. 7. General Lee invaded the North only once. He was stopped at this battle. 8. This state, which is located between Kentucky and Marland, split from ...
Battles of Civil War Start
... The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter. Major Robert Anderson of the United States Army had moved his troops to the base because he feared a Confederate attack. In the early morning of April 12, 1861, the Confederates launched an attack. Northern troops under Anderson’s command r ...
... The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter. Major Robert Anderson of the United States Army had moved his troops to the base because he feared a Confederate attack. In the early morning of April 12, 1861, the Confederates launched an attack. Northern troops under Anderson’s command r ...
Battle of Appomattox Court House
... their way to Danville, North Carolina and meet up with General Johnston's army. There they had planned to make a final stand together. However, Grant moved his army too quickly and blocked Lee from being able to use the railroad as he had planned. He changed direction, and they pushed on across coun ...
... their way to Danville, North Carolina and meet up with General Johnston's army. There they had planned to make a final stand together. However, Grant moved his army too quickly and blocked Lee from being able to use the railroad as he had planned. He changed direction, and they pushed on across coun ...
Powerpoint - 15 - The Civil War (Part III)
... Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in the town of Appomattox ...
... Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in the town of Appomattox ...
Civil War
... • Bull Run Ends the "Ninety-Day War" • President Abraham Lincoln concluded that an attack on a smaller Confederate force at Bull Run would be worth trying. If successful, the victory would show the superiority of Union arms and might eventually lead to the capture of Richmond. • On July 21, 1861, th ...
... • Bull Run Ends the "Ninety-Day War" • President Abraham Lincoln concluded that an attack on a smaller Confederate force at Bull Run would be worth trying. If successful, the victory would show the superiority of Union arms and might eventually lead to the capture of Richmond. • On July 21, 1861, th ...
Battle of Gettysburg Article Review
... The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania in late June 1863. On July 1 ...
... The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania in late June 1863. On July 1 ...
APUSH Civil War I - OCPS TeacherPress
... South - Generals Lee, Longstreet, Pickett – 76,000 North - General Meade – 92,000 men South takes town & force North to high ground South spends next 2 days trying to take the position NORTH WINS; South suffers devastating losses South lost 10,000 in “Pickett’s Charge” alone South - 28,000 ...
... South - Generals Lee, Longstreet, Pickett – 76,000 North - General Meade – 92,000 men South takes town & force North to high ground South spends next 2 days trying to take the position NORTH WINS; South suffers devastating losses South lost 10,000 in “Pickett’s Charge” alone South - 28,000 ...
Slavery and Civil War
... Lee attempts to break the Union line on the third day with Pickett’s Charge – a full frontal attack of over 12,000 Confederate soldiers. What happened? There was over 7,000 Confederate casualties – forcing Lee to retreat back into the South. ...
... Lee attempts to break the Union line on the third day with Pickett’s Charge – a full frontal attack of over 12,000 Confederate soldiers. What happened? There was over 7,000 Confederate casualties – forcing Lee to retreat back into the South. ...
Early Stages of War
... the ConfederateS & now Lee decided to enter into enemy soil McClellan has a tremendous stroke of luck – found Lee’s army orders wrapped around a bunch of cigars ANTIETAM – Bloodiest single day in American history – Casualties totaled more than 26,000 – happened September 17, 1862 in Maryland – S ...
... the ConfederateS & now Lee decided to enter into enemy soil McClellan has a tremendous stroke of luck – found Lee’s army orders wrapped around a bunch of cigars ANTIETAM – Bloodiest single day in American history – Casualties totaled more than 26,000 – happened September 17, 1862 in Maryland – S ...
Civil War Turning Points (1863)
... Pickett’s Charge: 13,000 men cross field towards a stone wall 1.5 miles away. 6,500 were killed or captured. Lee: “All this was my fault.” ...
... Pickett’s Charge: 13,000 men cross field towards a stone wall 1.5 miles away. 6,500 were killed or captured. Lee: “All this was my fault.” ...
Assessment: The Civil War
... 7. What did General Lee hope would be the result of sending his troops to fight on Union soil? A. A show of strength in Maryland might convince the state to join the Confederacy. B. Union troops would be defeated and the war would end. C. Confederate troops would cut off Union access to the Potomac ...
... 7. What did General Lee hope would be the result of sending his troops to fight on Union soil? A. A show of strength in Maryland might convince the state to join the Confederacy. B. Union troops would be defeated and the war would end. C. Confederate troops would cut off Union access to the Potomac ...
Advantages and Disadvantages
... The war was the battle of ATTRITION=the wearing down of one side by the other through exhaustion of soldiers and resources. SOUTH’S STRATEGY Pick battles carefully Retreat when necessary Wage a defensive war of attrition ...
... The war was the battle of ATTRITION=the wearing down of one side by the other through exhaustion of soldiers and resources. SOUTH’S STRATEGY Pick battles carefully Retreat when necessary Wage a defensive war of attrition ...
Chapter 11 – The Civil War 1861-1865
... up the peninsula, they encountered 15,000 Confederate troops about 60 miles before Richmond. McClellan wanted more troops (!?!?). After about a month, McClellan advanced and the Confederate troops fled, but as they neared Richmond, they turned and attacked the Union army. Both sides had heavy casual ...
... up the peninsula, they encountered 15,000 Confederate troops about 60 miles before Richmond. McClellan wanted more troops (!?!?). After about a month, McClellan advanced and the Confederate troops fled, but as they neared Richmond, they turned and attacked the Union army. Both sides had heavy casual ...
Am St I CP 114 end of civil war
... the year before) Heavy woods Fire and smoke and some friendly fire Confederate General Longstreet is killed, 3 miles from where Jackson was shot ...
... the year before) Heavy woods Fire and smoke and some friendly fire Confederate General Longstreet is killed, 3 miles from where Jackson was shot ...
Gettysburg shot list - You Can Live History
... left flank and hit hard with his strong right flank. This would cut off the Union retreat to Washington D.C. 21. McDowell also planned a heavy attack with his right flank and a holding action with his left. If both armies had attacked at the same time, they might have spun around each other and trad ...
... left flank and hit hard with his strong right flank. This would cut off the Union retreat to Washington D.C. 21. McDowell also planned a heavy attack with his right flank and a holding action with his left. If both armies had attacked at the same time, they might have spun around each other and trad ...
The North Takes Charge
... little town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Union troops watched thousands of Confederate soldiers advance toward them across an open field B. An hour later, half of the Confederate force lay dead or wounded because of the North’s heavy weaponry C. The July 3rd infantry charge was part of a three-day b ...
... little town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Union troops watched thousands of Confederate soldiers advance toward them across an open field B. An hour later, half of the Confederate force lay dead or wounded because of the North’s heavy weaponry C. The July 3rd infantry charge was part of a three-day b ...
Chapter 13 Notes
... the middle of the Union lines Picket had 15,000 men under his command does not realize that Meade had reinforced the middle overnight Picket’s troops were destroyed o only 100 troops reached the Union lines only to be captured f. Day 4 – July 4, 1863 Lee begins his retreat south g. more peop ...
... the middle of the Union lines Picket had 15,000 men under his command does not realize that Meade had reinforced the middle overnight Picket’s troops were destroyed o only 100 troops reached the Union lines only to be captured f. Day 4 – July 4, 1863 Lee begins his retreat south g. more peop ...
Battle of Gettysburg - armstrong
... hesitated and thereby gave the Federals (Union) time to establish an excellent defensive position. The Confederates might have enjoyed a tremendous victory had they engaged in one last assault upon the Union forces in Gettysburg, but Confederate general Richard Ewell decided not to attempt another a ...
... hesitated and thereby gave the Federals (Union) time to establish an excellent defensive position. The Confederates might have enjoyed a tremendous victory had they engaged in one last assault upon the Union forces in Gettysburg, but Confederate general Richard Ewell decided not to attempt another a ...
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.