History and Memory in Gettysburg - SUrface
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
... The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important events of the American Civil War. Between July 1 and 3, 1863, more than 150,000 men fought on the hills and fields surrounding the prosperous Pennsylvania town. By the time the fighting was over, more than 4,000 Union and Confederate soldiers we ...
The Civil War ~ Webquest
... 70. What new naval technology did both the Confederates and Union invest in? 71. How many ships were in the Union Navy by the end of the Civil War? 72. What percent of Confederate ships got through the Union blockade line? **Click on Proceed to the Next Section **Click on From the Wilderness to Appo ...
... 70. What new naval technology did both the Confederates and Union invest in? 71. How many ships were in the Union Navy by the end of the Civil War? 72. What percent of Confederate ships got through the Union blockade line? **Click on Proceed to the Next Section **Click on From the Wilderness to Appo ...
Humanities Week 18 August Saint Gaudens Robert Shaw Memorial
... • Rather than considering this a dishonor, Shaw’s father proclaimed “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers....We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company ...
... • Rather than considering this a dishonor, Shaw’s father proclaimed “We would not have his body removed from where it lies surrounded by his brave and devoted soldiers....We can imagine no holier place than that in which he lies, among his brave and devoted followers, nor wish for him better company ...
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... out of the way of gunfire. Most important, Alabama carried very heavy naval artillery, including a seven-inch rifle and an eight-inch smoothbore cannon, both fitted on pivoting mounts. All of Alabama’s guns firing on one side amounted to 274 pounds of shot and shell; Hatteras’s broadside weight was ...
... out of the way of gunfire. Most important, Alabama carried very heavy naval artillery, including a seven-inch rifle and an eight-inch smoothbore cannon, both fitted on pivoting mounts. All of Alabama’s guns firing on one side amounted to 274 pounds of shot and shell; Hatteras’s broadside weight was ...
Crusader`s Chronicle
... endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate ...
... endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate ...
Allow Me to Call Your Attention to the Situation of the Forts
... concerns fell on deaf ears in Raleigh. The board barely increased the garrison on Hatteras from the 190 troops in late May to about 350 men of the Seventh North Carolina on the eve of battle, August 27, and even placed a cap of one thousand coastal troops in the adjacent southern department.36 The b ...
... concerns fell on deaf ears in Raleigh. The board barely increased the garrison on Hatteras from the 190 troops in late May to about 350 men of the Seventh North Carolina on the eve of battle, August 27, and even placed a cap of one thousand coastal troops in the adjacent southern department.36 The b ...
South Carolina Resources
... was devised by Henry Clay and the crisis was adverted. 1838 – A fire destroyed half of Charleston. 1843 – The Citadel opened for first class of Cadets. 1856 – Representative Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery Democrat from South Carolina, caned Senator Charles Sumner, a Republican abolitionist from Massa ...
... was devised by Henry Clay and the crisis was adverted. 1838 – A fire destroyed half of Charleston. 1843 – The Citadel opened for first class of Cadets. 1856 – Representative Preston Brooks, a pro-slavery Democrat from South Carolina, caned Senator Charles Sumner, a Republican abolitionist from Massa ...
kentucky`s civil war heritage guide
... an octagon-shaped mansion in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The grounds of this unique structure were utilized by elements of the famed Kentucky Orphan Brigade as an encampment site on February 13, 1862. Today, Octagon Hall is being restored to its 1859 appearance and houses an outstanding Civil War ...
... an octagon-shaped mansion in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The grounds of this unique structure were utilized by elements of the famed Kentucky Orphan Brigade as an encampment site on February 13, 1862. Today, Octagon Hall is being restored to its 1859 appearance and houses an outstanding Civil War ...
Chapter 16-17 Study Guide
... (3)16. What were Three Reasons Lee Invaded the North? (p. 480) A. B. C. (3)17. How were Lee’s Plans in the North Discovered, What was Significant About Antietam, and What were the Costs of the Battle? (p. 480-481) A. B. C. Chapter 17-1 (2)18. Explain why Lincoln did not free the slaves early on and ...
... (3)16. What were Three Reasons Lee Invaded the North? (p. 480) A. B. C. (3)17. How were Lee’s Plans in the North Discovered, What was Significant About Antietam, and What were the Costs of the Battle? (p. 480-481) A. B. C. Chapter 17-1 (2)18. Explain why Lincoln did not free the slaves early on and ...
Chapter 16-17 Honors Study Guide
... (2)14. Explain the Fall of New Orleans and why the Fall was Devastating to the south? ...
... (2)14. Explain the Fall of New Orleans and why the Fall was Devastating to the south? ...
American History
... ***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 Lincoln had at Fort Sumter and How the Confederates Reacted? (p. 465-466) A. B. C. (2)2. EXPLAIN Lincoln’s reaction to Fort Sumter and Wh ...
... ***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 Lincoln had at Fort Sumter and How the Confederates Reacted? (p. 465-466) A. B. C. (2)2. EXPLAIN Lincoln’s reaction to Fort Sumter and Wh ...
Robert Shaw Memorial - Humanities – Picturing America
... triumphant parade through Boston to the docks, where the regiment departed for service in South Carolina. • Shaw had married Annie Kneeland Haggerty just 26 days before. ...
... triumphant parade through Boston to the docks, where the regiment departed for service in South Carolina. • Shaw had married Annie Kneeland Haggerty just 26 days before. ...
Plans and Early Battles
... Early battles of the Civil War occurred in three areas of the North American continent. • The East—Manassas and later Richmond, Virginia • The Mississippi Valley—western Kentucky, Tennessee, and then Shiloh and the port of New Orleans ...
... Early battles of the Civil War occurred in three areas of the North American continent. • The East—Manassas and later Richmond, Virginia • The Mississippi Valley—western Kentucky, Tennessee, and then Shiloh and the port of New Orleans ...
Conflict and Courage in Fairfax County
... The first year of the war generated a flurry of activity in Fairfax County: • In June the war’s first tactical railroad action occurred when Confederates attacked a Union troop train near Vienna, on the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad (today’s W&OD bike trail). • Confederate Generals P.G. ...
... The first year of the war generated a flurry of activity in Fairfax County: • In June the war’s first tactical railroad action occurred when Confederates attacked a Union troop train near Vienna, on the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad (today’s W&OD bike trail). • Confederate Generals P.G. ...
shot all to pieces - Lone Jack Historical Society
... Missouri State Guard was left as the solitary guardian of the trophies won during the previous summer. But it too was poor in resources. Many of the guardsmen left for their homes to harvest crops, planning to return to the ranks after spring planting. Those who remained in the army did so in winter ...
... Missouri State Guard was left as the solitary guardian of the trophies won during the previous summer. But it too was poor in resources. Many of the guardsmen left for their homes to harvest crops, planning to return to the ranks after spring planting. Those who remained in the army did so in winter ...
CWT Bi-State Narrative Side VA
... marched north and bested another Union force under Gen. John Pope at the Second Battle of Manassas in August. Lee then invaded Western Maryland, hoping to rally Confederate support, resupply his army, and gain foreign recognition for the Confederacy. His hopes were dashed at Antietam Creek on Septem ...
... marched north and bested another Union force under Gen. John Pope at the Second Battle of Manassas in August. Lee then invaded Western Maryland, hoping to rally Confederate support, resupply his army, and gain foreign recognition for the Confederacy. His hopes were dashed at Antietam Creek on Septem ...
the civil war comes to yazoo - 1862
... was probably the most incredible vessel ever to engage an enemy fleet. The ironclad ram CSSArkansas was a child of misfortune from the beginning. She was one of several ships being built at Memphis when Union forces threatened that city. Of all the vessels in the yards, only the CSS Arkansas was sav ...
... was probably the most incredible vessel ever to engage an enemy fleet. The ironclad ram CSSArkansas was a child of misfortune from the beginning. She was one of several ships being built at Memphis when Union forces threatened that city. Of all the vessels in the yards, only the CSS Arkansas was sav ...
Cussler, Clive - 11 - Sahara - Clive Cussler - luby85
... and the 6-inch armor on her casemate showed no markings. Only a white and red battle ensign atop the mast behind her smokestack, hanging limp in the damp atmosphere, signified her as a warship of the Confederate States Navy. Â Â Â To landsmen she looked squat and ugly, but to sailors there was a ch ...
... and the 6-inch armor on her casemate showed no markings. Only a white and red battle ensign atop the mast behind her smokestack, hanging limp in the damp atmosphere, signified her as a warship of the Confederate States Navy. Â Â Â To landsmen she looked squat and ugly, but to sailors there was a ch ...
confederate heritage - Tennessee Division, Sons of Confederate
... England in the Revolutionary War. The War Between the States was not actually a civil war, as the Southern states were not trying to take over the Federal government. Though commonly referred to as the “Civil War”, it clearly was not one by any common definition. Webster defines civil war as a war b ...
... England in the Revolutionary War. The War Between the States was not actually a civil war, as the Southern states were not trying to take over the Federal government. Though commonly referred to as the “Civil War”, it clearly was not one by any common definition. Webster defines civil war as a war b ...
Analyzing Music of the Civil War Era Lesson Plan
... them of their loved ones at home. The night before the Battle of Stones River, after the bands had finished their usual evening serenade, Federal bands struck up slowly and softly “Home Sweet Home.” As the notes came through the stillness of the night, soldiers of both sides were wondering what tomo ...
... them of their loved ones at home. The night before the Battle of Stones River, after the bands had finished their usual evening serenade, Federal bands struck up slowly and softly “Home Sweet Home.” As the notes came through the stillness of the night, soldiers of both sides were wondering what tomo ...
Ch 20 The North & The South
... – Issue of the divided Union came to a head over the matter of federal forts in the South: • As the seceding states left, they seized the United States’ arsenals, mints and other public property in their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – Short on supply; caused Lincoln to adopt a middle- ...
... – Issue of the divided Union came to a head over the matter of federal forts in the South: • As the seceding states left, they seized the United States’ arsenals, mints and other public property in their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – Short on supply; caused Lincoln to adopt a middle- ...
I.CH 20 PPn - NOHS Teachers
... – Issue of the divided Union came to a head over the matter of federal forts in the South: • As the seceding states left, they seized the United States’ arsenals, mints and other public property in their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – Short on supply; caused Lincoln to adopt a middle- ...
... – Issue of the divided Union came to a head over the matter of federal forts in the South: • As the seceding states left, they seized the United States’ arsenals, mints and other public property in their borders • Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor – Short on supply; caused Lincoln to adopt a middle- ...
A Vigorous blockade at every point: The Union Blockade
... including five steam frigates, were laid up for repairs. These five steam frigates constituted the main element of American naval strength. Although formidable warships, they could not effectively patrol the South's shallow waters because of their deep drafts. The navy had only three armed vessels r ...
... including five steam frigates, were laid up for repairs. These five steam frigates constituted the main element of American naval strength. Although formidable warships, they could not effectively patrol the South's shallow waters because of their deep drafts. The navy had only three armed vessels r ...
Blackburn`s Ford
... awaiting the Union advance. Even Gen McDowell had been concerned enough about it that he told his commanders to avoid being surprised, more than anything else. This made for a slower march and ate up time. Capt Hunt was positioned behind an advance light battalion of infantry, ready to fire on any e ...
... awaiting the Union advance. Even Gen McDowell had been concerned enough about it that he told his commanders to avoid being surprised, more than anything else. This made for a slower march and ate up time. Capt Hunt was positioned behind an advance light battalion of infantry, ready to fire on any e ...
Allatoona Pass Trail - National Trails Day
... glimpse into the logistics behind a battle. The trail splits two more times. Each time, take the trail to the right, signed as the trail to the Crow’s Nest. Soldiers used a complex treetop flag system to communicate to Sherman’s stronghold at Kennesaw Mountain. Flag systems were maintained for secre ...
... glimpse into the logistics behind a battle. The trail splits two more times. Each time, take the trail to the right, signed as the trail to the Crow’s Nest. Soldiers used a complex treetop flag system to communicate to Sherman’s stronghold at Kennesaw Mountain. Flag systems were maintained for secre ...
Battle of Port Royal
The Battle of Port Royal was one of the earliest amphibious operations of the American Civil War, in which a United States Navy fleet and United States Army expeditionary force captured Port Royal Sound, South Carolina, between Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, on November 7, 1861. The sound was guarded by two forts on opposite sides of the entrance, Fort Walker on Hilton Head Island to the south and Fort Beauregard on Phillip's Island to the north. A small force of four gunboats supported the forts, but did not materially affect the battle.The attacking force assembled outside of the sound beginning on November 3 after being battered by a storm during their journey down the coast. Because of losses in the storm, the army was not able to land, so the battle was reduced to a contest between ship-based guns and those on shore.The fleet moved to the attack on November 7, after more delays caused by the weather during which additional troops were brought into Fort Walker. Flag Officer Du Pont ordered his ships to keep moving in an elliptical path, bombarding Fort Walker on one leg and Fort Beauregard on the other; the tactic had recently been used effectively at the Battle of Hatteras Inlet. His plan soon broke down, however, and most ships took enfilading positions that exploited a weakness in Fort Walker. The Confederate gunboats put in a token appearance, but fled up a nearby creek when challenged. Early in the afternoon, most of the guns in the fort were out of action, and the soldiers manning them fled to the rear. A landing party from the flagship took possession of the fort.When Fort Walker fell, the commander of Fort Beauregard across the sound feared that his soldiers would soon be cut off with no way to escape, so he ordered them to abandon the fort. Another landing party took possession of the fort and raised the Union flag the next day.Despite the heavy volume of fire, loss of life on both sides was low, at least by standards set later in the Civil War. Only eight were killed in the fleet and eleven on shore, with four other Southerners missing. Total casualties came to less than 100.