William C - Essential Civil War Curriculum
... As the spring of 1864 approached, President Abraham Lincoln questioned whether voters would award him a second term. Spurred by the need for military successes, Lincoln summoned Ulysses S. Grant to Washington, arranged for his promotion to lieutenant general, and placed him in charge of the nation’s ...
... As the spring of 1864 approached, President Abraham Lincoln questioned whether voters would award him a second term. Spurred by the need for military successes, Lincoln summoned Ulysses S. Grant to Washington, arranged for his promotion to lieutenant general, and placed him in charge of the nation’s ...
PBS-American Experience
... 5. What were the goals of Thaddeus Stevens and the other Radical Republicans? ...
... 5. What were the goals of Thaddeus Stevens and the other Radical Republicans? ...
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... Union moved deeper into the South Start at Fort Henry, then moved to Fort Donelson Union gains control over all KY, and West TN ...
... Union moved deeper into the South Start at Fort Henry, then moved to Fort Donelson Union gains control over all KY, and West TN ...
Ch.19, Sec.1- The War Begins
... Fighting for the Mississippi River • Flag Officer David Farragut sailed past the forts guarding New Orleans. On April 24, 1862, he ordered his warships to advance through the Confederate gunfire. His ships arrived the next day, and New Orleans surrendered on April 29. He then continued up the Missi ...
... Fighting for the Mississippi River • Flag Officer David Farragut sailed past the forts guarding New Orleans. On April 24, 1862, he ordered his warships to advance through the Confederate gunfire. His ships arrived the next day, and New Orleans surrendered on April 29. He then continued up the Missi ...
Antietam - NPS History eLibrary
... T ^ H E battle of Antietam, September 17, •*" 1862, greatly affected the course of the American Civil War. Lee's failure to carry the war effectively into the Northern States or even to maintain himself in Maryland, together w i t h the almost simultaneous repulse of Bragg's invasion of Kentucky, ca ...
... T ^ H E battle of Antietam, September 17, •*" 1862, greatly affected the course of the American Civil War. Lee's failure to carry the war effectively into the Northern States or even to maintain himself in Maryland, together w i t h the almost simultaneous repulse of Bragg's invasion of Kentucky, ca ...
The North Wins
... The fighting began on July 1. When a Confederate force captured Gettysburg, Union defenders took up new positions in the hills south of town. The next day, Confederate troops attacked across a wheat field and peach orchard in an attempt to seize the hill called Little Round Top. But Union forces hel ...
... The fighting began on July 1. When a Confederate force captured Gettysburg, Union defenders took up new positions in the hills south of town. The next day, Confederate troops attacked across a wheat field and peach orchard in an attempt to seize the hill called Little Round Top. But Union forces hel ...
The Battles of Lawrenceburg and Dog Walk, Kentucky
... Chesser's Store, the Battle of Dry Ridge or the Battle of Salt River). By the end of the day, fifty eight of Gen. Sill's wagons were captured and burned and some 600 Federal prisoners were taken. The Battle of Dog Walk, October 9th, 1862, fought the day after ...
... Chesser's Store, the Battle of Dry Ridge or the Battle of Salt River). By the end of the day, fifty eight of Gen. Sill's wagons were captured and burned and some 600 Federal prisoners were taken. The Battle of Dog Walk, October 9th, 1862, fought the day after ...
Research Paper The Seven Days Battles
... the hill. Siege guns were situated behind this. In addition to these arrangements there were gunboats floating in the James to back up the already massively strong defensive position. Lee threw his men at the Federals in the final battle of the campaign only to have them decimated by the expert ha ...
... the hill. Siege guns were situated behind this. In addition to these arrangements there were gunboats floating in the James to back up the already massively strong defensive position. Lee threw his men at the Federals in the final battle of the campaign only to have them decimated by the expert ha ...
CIVIL WAR LEADERS
... 2nd Highest Ranking Confederate Officer Lee gave him command of western part of Confederacy and ordered him to prevent Union from taking control of Mississippi River ...
... 2nd Highest Ranking Confederate Officer Lee gave him command of western part of Confederacy and ordered him to prevent Union from taking control of Mississippi River ...
3. The Dabneys Black Civil War Spies
... General Hooker was about sending over to her friends. The request was granted. Dabney�s wife went across the Rappahannock, and in a few days was duly installed as laundress at the headquarters of a prominent General. Dabney, her husband, on the north bank, was soon found to be wonderfully well infor ...
... General Hooker was about sending over to her friends. The request was granted. Dabney�s wife went across the Rappahannock, and in a few days was duly installed as laundress at the headquarters of a prominent General. Dabney, her husband, on the north bank, was soon found to be wonderfully well infor ...
The Civil War
... At the Second Battle of Bull Run, he faced off against General John Pope. Pope boasted that in the western theater, he only saw the backs of the Confederate soldiers. However, at Bull Run, Lee and the Confederates destroyed Pope. Lee then decided to attack into Maryland, for two main reasons: 1. A ...
... At the Second Battle of Bull Run, he faced off against General John Pope. Pope boasted that in the western theater, he only saw the backs of the Confederate soldiers. However, at Bull Run, Lee and the Confederates destroyed Pope. Lee then decided to attack into Maryland, for two main reasons: 1. A ...
Pickett`s Charge
... • 3- Faced Union Major General George Meade and troops numbering 6,500 Federals • 4- The assault took nine brigades of Confederate soldiers • 5- Traveling over ¾ miles of open territory ...
... • 3- Faced Union Major General George Meade and troops numbering 6,500 Federals • 4- The assault took nine brigades of Confederate soldiers • 5- Traveling over ¾ miles of open territory ...
Home Home 3 o*Clock Home Home
... 2. How many Confederates died according to Fox and how did he reach this number? 3. How many Confederates died according to Livermore and how did he reach this number? 4. Why is 260,000 an incomplete figure? 5. How many Union soldiers died according to an estimate shortly after the conflict? 6. Why ...
... 2. How many Confederates died according to Fox and how did he reach this number? 3. How many Confederates died according to Livermore and how did he reach this number? 4. Why is 260,000 an incomplete figure? 5. How many Union soldiers died according to an estimate shortly after the conflict? 6. Why ...
Civil War battles in Gainesville - Alachua County Growth Management
... the breastworks erected by the Federals out of cotton bales on Main Street and University Avenue. The horses easily jumped over the bales into the secured area. According to an account written by two Confederate soldiers “The“Yankees fought well. They were armed with 16 repeater rifles. They poured ...
... the breastworks erected by the Federals out of cotton bales on Main Street and University Avenue. The horses easily jumped over the bales into the secured area. According to an account written by two Confederate soldiers “The“Yankees fought well. They were armed with 16 repeater rifles. They poured ...
Chapter 11 – The Civil War 1861-1865
... Grant Takes Command, continued • Battle of the Wilderness – May, 1864 – Grant took 115,000 soldiers with him to VA. Lee had about 64,000 soldiers. – Grant headed the army toward Richmond, knowing that Lee would have to fight to try to stop him (why?) – May and June – they had 3 major battles. – May ...
... Grant Takes Command, continued • Battle of the Wilderness – May, 1864 – Grant took 115,000 soldiers with him to VA. Lee had about 64,000 soldiers. – Grant headed the army toward Richmond, knowing that Lee would have to fight to try to stop him (why?) – May and June – they had 3 major battles. – May ...
Main Idea 1 - St. Mary of Gostyn
... • Civil War had deep and long lasting effects. – Almost 620,000 Americans killed – The South’s defeat ended slavery. – Majority of former slaves had no homes or jobs. – Southern economy was in ruins. – Tremendous amount of hostility remained. – Many questioned how the United States could be united ...
... • Civil War had deep and long lasting effects. – Almost 620,000 Americans killed – The South’s defeat ended slavery. – Majority of former slaves had no homes or jobs. – Southern economy was in ruins. – Tremendous amount of hostility remained. – Many questioned how the United States could be united ...
Chapter 16:2 Early Years of the War
... Monitor Naval Officer: We were confused at first when we could not strike or sink the ironclad ship, the Merimack, but we are fast learners! We created our own ironclad ship called the Monitor. Scene Setter: On March 9, 1862, the Merimack and Monitor clashed and after the exchange of fire, neither ...
... Monitor Naval Officer: We were confused at first when we could not strike or sink the ironclad ship, the Merimack, but we are fast learners! We created our own ironclad ship called the Monitor. Scene Setter: On March 9, 1862, the Merimack and Monitor clashed and after the exchange of fire, neither ...
Chapter 16 Powerpoint
... in 1865, ending the Civil War. • Grant broke through Confederate defenses at Petersburg, Virginia, and Lee retreated to Richmond on April 2, 1865. • Grant surrounded Lee’s army. ...
... in 1865, ending the Civil War. • Grant broke through Confederate defenses at Petersburg, Virginia, and Lee retreated to Richmond on April 2, 1865. • Grant surrounded Lee’s army. ...
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... in 1865, ending the Civil War. • Grant broke through Confederate defenses at Petersburg, Virginia, and Lee retreated to Richmond on April 2, 1865. • Grant surrounded Lee’s army. ...
... in 1865, ending the Civil War. • Grant broke through Confederate defenses at Petersburg, Virginia, and Lee retreated to Richmond on April 2, 1865. • Grant surrounded Lee’s army. ...
the civil war
... The first battle of the war was the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. The Union and Confederate armies met at Manassas Junction near a small river called Bull Run. The Union was defeated. In 1862 the Union narrowly defeated the Confederacy at the Battle of Shiloh. A few weeks later, the Union n ...
... The first battle of the war was the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. The Union and Confederate armies met at Manassas Junction near a small river called Bull Run. The Union was defeated. In 1862 the Union narrowly defeated the Confederacy at the Battle of Shiloh. A few weeks later, the Union n ...
Fisher`s Hill Driving Tour
... the imposing – and easily defendable – ridge of Fisher’s Hill on the other side of Battlefield Road. Confederate positions atop this hill could easily engage any Union force traveling along the Valley Pike (US 11) from Strasburg. Looking east – across the Pike – you can see the classic profile of Si ...
... the imposing – and easily defendable – ridge of Fisher’s Hill on the other side of Battlefield Road. Confederate positions atop this hill could easily engage any Union force traveling along the Valley Pike (US 11) from Strasburg. Looking east – across the Pike – you can see the classic profile of Si ...
Shoot them in the back
... of such factors. For the Southern leader did not depend on the rifle pit solely for defense; he also made it the pivot of attack. Relying on the proved fact that a marksman in a trench could take care of several foemen, he planned to neutralize a large portion of the enemy's bulk and create the oppo ...
... of such factors. For the Southern leader did not depend on the rifle pit solely for defense; he also made it the pivot of attack. Relying on the proved fact that a marksman in a trench could take care of several foemen, he planned to neutralize a large portion of the enemy's bulk and create the oppo ...