Chapter 8_Civil War Reconciliation
... one hand, Abraham Lincoln argued that once southern soldiers had surrendered and returned to their homes they would not fight further. “Let them once surrender and reach their homes, [and] they won’t take up arms again.” On the other hand, one might argue that even if Confederate leaders wanted to c ...
... one hand, Abraham Lincoln argued that once southern soldiers had surrendered and returned to their homes they would not fight further. “Let them once surrender and reach their homes, [and] they won’t take up arms again.” On the other hand, one might argue that even if Confederate leaders wanted to c ...
THE ELECTION OF 1860
... African Americans finally were allowed to join the Union Army=there were not enough people to help fight the war. The Union Navy and African American Sailors African Americans might have wanted to join the Union Navy instead of the Union Army in 1861=it was unlikely that people on ships would be cap ...
... African Americans finally were allowed to join the Union Army=there were not enough people to help fight the war. The Union Navy and African American Sailors African Americans might have wanted to join the Union Navy instead of the Union Army in 1861=it was unlikely that people on ships would be cap ...
Florida`s Long War by sfcdan (Formatted Word
... Ebnezer Farrand, a southerner, would supply transportation. While they awaited movement to the island fortress Union troops destroyed the 20,000 pounds of powder at Fort McRee and spiked the guns at Barrancas. At 0800 on 10 January, the same day that the Florida Ordinance of Secession was approved, ...
... Ebnezer Farrand, a southerner, would supply transportation. While they awaited movement to the island fortress Union troops destroyed the 20,000 pounds of powder at Fort McRee and spiked the guns at Barrancas. At 0800 on 10 January, the same day that the Florida Ordinance of Secession was approved, ...
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
... Lee has asked his soldiers not to engage until he arrives, but Heth has already picked a fight with the Union cavalry, wrongly taking them for militia. Heth is beat back. Lee sends in more troops and the Union retreats to a small hill, but Ewell, Lee's commander near the hill, refuses to take the hi ...
... Lee has asked his soldiers not to engage until he arrives, but Heth has already picked a fight with the Union cavalry, wrongly taking them for militia. Heth is beat back. Lee sends in more troops and the Union retreats to a small hill, but Ewell, Lee's commander near the hill, refuses to take the hi ...
Battle of Gettysburg PPT
... On the 3rd day of battle, Lee orders an all-out attack on the center of the Union line. George Pickett leads 15,000 Confederate soldiers in a charge across the low ground separating the two forces “High Tide of the Confederacy” – Northern-most point reached by Confederate army – Closest and last cha ...
... On the 3rd day of battle, Lee orders an all-out attack on the center of the Union line. George Pickett leads 15,000 Confederate soldiers in a charge across the low ground separating the two forces “High Tide of the Confederacy” – Northern-most point reached by Confederate army – Closest and last cha ...
The Battle of Gettysburg - Reeths
... It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under ...
... It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under ...
Chapter 10 - Michigan Open Book project
... Rebecca Bush is currently the Social Studies Consultant at the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD), where she assists K-12 social studies teachers in developing curriculum, modeling instructional strategies in social studies literacy, and designing districtlevel formative and summative ...
... Rebecca Bush is currently the Social Studies Consultant at the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD), where she assists K-12 social studies teachers in developing curriculum, modeling instructional strategies in social studies literacy, and designing districtlevel formative and summative ...
Sumter to Appomattox Newsletter No 11
... Command Changes September 28, 1863 – Federal Generals, Alexander McCook and T L Crittenden are relieved of their commands and ordered to a court of inquiry following the Battle of Chickamauga. ...
... Command Changes September 28, 1863 – Federal Generals, Alexander McCook and T L Crittenden are relieved of their commands and ordered to a court of inquiry following the Battle of Chickamauga. ...
Spring 2012 - American Civil War Society
... what it does and what they can do with it if they capture any – why not translate this into other eras? Have a go activities. Comedy – living history can be perceived as too serious sometimes. A bit of comedy can hugely enhance an event. ‘Walking through’ a battle – “muster” blocks of the public wit ...
... what it does and what they can do with it if they capture any – why not translate this into other eras? Have a go activities. Comedy – living history can be perceived as too serious sometimes. A bit of comedy can hugely enhance an event. ‘Walking through’ a battle – “muster” blocks of the public wit ...
The Civil War - Leon County Schools
... Union Navy (gave the Union control of almost the entire Mississippi River) B. War in the Eastern States ...
... Union Navy (gave the Union control of almost the entire Mississippi River) B. War in the Eastern States ...
Pickett`s Charge
... http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburg http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gettysburg/maps/pickettscharge.html http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gettysburg/gettysburg-history-articles/pickettscharge.htm http://www.historynet.com/picketts-charge-gettysburg http://ww ...
... http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburg http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gettysburg/maps/pickettscharge.html http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gettysburg/gettysburg-history-articles/pickettscharge.htm http://www.historynet.com/picketts-charge-gettysburg http://ww ...
American Civil War Final
... Not many know this about Robert E. Lee, but he opposed succession and actually supported the Union, but loved his state of Virginia so much that he had no other choice but to fight for them during the Civil War. Appointed as leader of the army early gave Lee an advantage to the North due to the fact ...
... Not many know this about Robert E. Lee, but he opposed succession and actually supported the Union, but loved his state of Virginia so much that he had no other choice but to fight for them during the Civil War. Appointed as leader of the army early gave Lee an advantage to the North due to the fact ...
Scenario with Historical Commentary (-1.4Mbyte)
... Close Range of any enemy unit. If enemy units move into Close Range, the Ammo Wagon must immediately retreat out of Close Range along a road and may move over 12” (8” at 6mm) to do so. Treat the wagons as a gun for Passage of Lines considerations. Wagons cannot be targeted for fire. Flintlock Musket ...
... Close Range of any enemy unit. If enemy units move into Close Range, the Ammo Wagon must immediately retreat out of Close Range along a road and may move over 12” (8” at 6mm) to do so. Treat the wagons as a gun for Passage of Lines considerations. Wagons cannot be targeted for fire. Flintlock Musket ...
Battle of Palmito Ranch
... of the Rio Grande, and by eight or nine in the morning their patrols had spotted the Union troops hiding along the river. This information soon found its way to the Confederate troops north of the river, and French troops suddenly began appearing across the river from Branson and his men. Despite ha ...
... of the Rio Grande, and by eight or nine in the morning their patrols had spotted the Union troops hiding along the river. This information soon found its way to the Confederate troops north of the river, and French troops suddenly began appearing across the river from Branson and his men. Despite ha ...
Mil-Hist-CW-Battle-of-Palmito
... of the Rio Grande, and by eight or nine in the morning their patrols had spotted the Union troops hiding along the river. This information soon found its way to the Confederate troops north of the river, and French troops suddenly began appearing across the river from Branson and his men. Despite ha ...
... of the Rio Grande, and by eight or nine in the morning their patrols had spotted the Union troops hiding along the river. This information soon found its way to the Confederate troops north of the river, and French troops suddenly began appearing across the river from Branson and his men. Despite ha ...
Chapter 11 Section One Battles
... USA Commander: Burnside CSA Commander: Robert E. Lee Significance: Burnside orders his men to advance across a narrow bridge, leading to thousands of Union casualties. Lee was successful in stopping the Union advance into Virginia. Burnside resigned following his defeat. Battle of Chancellorsville: ...
... USA Commander: Burnside CSA Commander: Robert E. Lee Significance: Burnside orders his men to advance across a narrow bridge, leading to thousands of Union casualties. Lee was successful in stopping the Union advance into Virginia. Burnside resigned following his defeat. Battle of Chancellorsville: ...
Could the South have won the War?
... From the Union perspective the first two years of conflict had changed not only the philosophy of the War as a whole, but also the very reasons the War was being raged. By 1863, the strategy of Lincoln’s Government to win the War was essentially reduced to three things. First, they had to conquer an ...
... From the Union perspective the first two years of conflict had changed not only the philosophy of the War as a whole, but also the very reasons the War was being raged. By 1863, the strategy of Lincoln’s Government to win the War was essentially reduced to three things. First, they had to conquer an ...
Echoes from the Blue and Gray
... At first, no one believed the war would last very long. Some people said it would take only a few months and the fellows who volunteered to fight would come home heroes within a few weeks. No one realized how determined the South was to be independent, nor did the South realize how determined the No ...
... At first, no one believed the war would last very long. Some people said it would take only a few months and the fellows who volunteered to fight would come home heroes within a few weeks. No one realized how determined the South was to be independent, nor did the South realize how determined the No ...
Vermont at Bull Run - Vermont Historical Society
... messenger for help. Gen. Bee of South Carolina, hearing the roar of battle upstream beyond the stone bridge, was already on his way toward the fight with his brigade. He took a strong position on the flat-topped Henry Hill, planted his batteries, and sent word to Evans to fall back and join him. Ev ...
... messenger for help. Gen. Bee of South Carolina, hearing the roar of battle upstream beyond the stone bridge, was already on his way toward the fight with his brigade. He took a strong position on the flat-topped Henry Hill, planted his batteries, and sent word to Evans to fall back and join him. Ev ...
Echoes from the Blue and Gray
... At first, no one believed the war would last very long. Some people said it would take only a few months and the fellows who volunteered to fight would come home heroes within a few weeks. No one realized how determined the South was to be independent, nor did the South realize how determined the No ...
... At first, no one believed the war would last very long. Some people said it would take only a few months and the fellows who volunteered to fight would come home heroes within a few weeks. No one realized how determined the South was to be independent, nor did the South realize how determined the No ...
Library of Congress
... one Lee anticipated. At Gettysburg, a series of battles like the one shown here--this one on the first day of the fighting--cost Lee more than half of his entire army and forced him to retreat back into Virginia. President Lincoln hoped that the Union army would pursue the fleeing Confederates and d ...
... one Lee anticipated. At Gettysburg, a series of battles like the one shown here--this one on the first day of the fighting--cost Lee more than half of his entire army and forced him to retreat back into Virginia. President Lincoln hoped that the Union army would pursue the fleeing Confederates and d ...
Chapter 14 Lecture PowerPont
... militant radicals in the South—often called “Fire-Eaters”—demanded the dissolution of the Union. South Carolina, always the hotbed of southern separatism, ceded from the Union first, on December 20, 1860. President Buchanan announced that a state did not have the right to secede, but at the same tim ...
... militant radicals in the South—often called “Fire-Eaters”—demanded the dissolution of the Union. South Carolina, always the hotbed of southern separatism, ceded from the Union first, on December 20, 1860. President Buchanan announced that a state did not have the right to secede, but at the same tim ...
United States Civil War 1787 Northwest Ordinance bans slavery in
... Aug 8 Lee sends a letter of resignation to Jefferson Davis (Davis refuses the request upon receipt). (East) Aug 17 In Charleston, Union batteries and ships bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter until Thursday, Dec 31. (West) Aug 21 Battle of Lawrence: Lawrence, Kansas is attacked by William Quantrill ...
... Aug 8 Lee sends a letter of resignation to Jefferson Davis (Davis refuses the request upon receipt). (East) Aug 17 In Charleston, Union batteries and ships bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter until Thursday, Dec 31. (West) Aug 21 Battle of Lawrence: Lawrence, Kansas is attacked by William Quantrill ...
Narrative side - Civil War Travel
... Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “If this Valley is lost, Virginia is lost.” The Blue Ridge Mountains confine the Valley on the east and the Alleghenies on the west. Between Harrisonburg and Strasburg, Massanutten Mountain creates two narrow valleys, the Page Valley on the east and the main Valle ...
... Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “If this Valley is lost, Virginia is lost.” The Blue Ridge Mountains confine the Valley on the east and the Alleghenies on the west. Between Harrisonburg and Strasburg, Massanutten Mountain creates two narrow valleys, the Page Valley on the east and the main Valle ...