Texas and the Civil War
... • Thousands of Texans like other Southerners joined the Confederate army immediately. • In April 1862, the Confederate Congress passed the Conscription Act which required men of a certain age to serve in the Confederate military ...
... • Thousands of Texans like other Southerners joined the Confederate army immediately. • In April 1862, the Confederate Congress passed the Conscription Act which required men of a certain age to serve in the Confederate military ...
The Second Day at Gettysburg: Culp`s Hill and Cemetary Hill
... while attempted to move to a less exposed position. It was during this attempt the Major Joseph W. Latimer, the 19-year old battalion commander was mortally wounded. Latimer had been a VMI student and a student of Lt. Gen, Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. As the Confederate attacks on the Union left w ...
... while attempted to move to a less exposed position. It was during this attempt the Major Joseph W. Latimer, the 19-year old battalion commander was mortally wounded. Latimer had been a VMI student and a student of Lt. Gen, Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. As the Confederate attacks on the Union left w ...
CIVIL WAR STUDY GUIDE
... The Confederate city of ______ ________ was captured by David Farragut in April of 1862. This city’s capture was important because:_______________________________________. Union commander McClellan first major “campaign” was known as the Peninsular. During this campaign there were a series of battle ...
... The Confederate city of ______ ________ was captured by David Farragut in April of 1862. This city’s capture was important because:_______________________________________. Union commander McClellan first major “campaign” was known as the Peninsular. During this campaign there were a series of battle ...
The North Takes Charge
... because of the overwhelming amount of smoke Pickett’s “charge” was more like a slow death march; Union artillery mows them down! Casualty ...
... because of the overwhelming amount of smoke Pickett’s “charge” was more like a slow death march; Union artillery mows them down! Casualty ...
the american civil war
... needed long before Grant put it into practice. Davis constantly quarrelled with his generals over strategy and tactics. Lincoln became exasperated at what he saw as the missed opportunities his generals threw away and was not satisfied until Grant came along. Rumours of Grant’s drinking were dismis ...
... needed long before Grant put it into practice. Davis constantly quarrelled with his generals over strategy and tactics. Lincoln became exasperated at what he saw as the missed opportunities his generals threw away and was not satisfied until Grant came along. Rumours of Grant’s drinking were dismis ...
Civil War Brochure_2 - Palm Beach County History Online
... he was stationed at Fort Sumter under the command of Major Robert Anderson when Civil War started; is the ill-fated commander who attacked Fort Wagner, South Carolina, sending in the all black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment; Seymour he was wounded during the attack; defeated by Confederate for ...
... he was stationed at Fort Sumter under the command of Major Robert Anderson when Civil War started; is the ill-fated commander who attacked Fort Wagner, South Carolina, sending in the all black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment; Seymour he was wounded during the attack; defeated by Confederate for ...
The Final Phase - Mr. Kittek
... How did Sherman’s March affect the North? What was the main argument against conscription? Who were the Copperheads? Where did Lee surrender his army? There were four terms for surrender… Name one of them. ...
... How did Sherman’s March affect the North? What was the main argument against conscription? Who were the Copperheads? Where did Lee surrender his army? There were four terms for surrender… Name one of them. ...
Gettysburg - Warren County Schools
... 1. to disrupt the Union’s ability to attack the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia 2. to draw the United States Army away from the safety of the defenses of Washington, D.C. and fight them in the “open” 3. to take the war away from the farmers in Virginia who were having problems planting and ...
... 1. to disrupt the Union’s ability to attack the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia 2. to draw the United States Army away from the safety of the defenses of Washington, D.C. and fight them in the “open” 3. to take the war away from the farmers in Virginia who were having problems planting and ...
BATTLE DATA SHEETS
... Where: Manassas Junction, Virginia, near Bull Run Creek, 30 miles west of Washington, D.C. Casualties: North—2,896 casualties (460 killed, 1,124 wounded, 1,312 missing); South—1,982 casualties (387 killed, 1,582 wounded, 13 missing) Background Spurred on by cries of “on to Richmond,” 39,000 Union so ...
... Where: Manassas Junction, Virginia, near Bull Run Creek, 30 miles west of Washington, D.C. Casualties: North—2,896 casualties (460 killed, 1,124 wounded, 1,312 missing); South—1,982 casualties (387 killed, 1,582 wounded, 13 missing) Background Spurred on by cries of “on to Richmond,” 39,000 Union so ...
a Sample - Rainbow Resource
... C. it advocated sealing off the South’s inland borders D. it called for advancing south by means of the four great southern rivers ...
... C. it advocated sealing off the South’s inland borders D. it called for advancing south by means of the four great southern rivers ...
Chapter 16 Civil War Study Guide
... anything special about any of these leaders? For example were some asked to fight or lead one side but chose to fight or lead the other? How did the Union and Confederate armies get men to serve in the military? Did it change from the beginning of the war until the end? Know about the major battles ...
... anything special about any of these leaders? For example were some asked to fight or lead one side but chose to fight or lead the other? How did the Union and Confederate armies get men to serve in the military? Did it change from the beginning of the war until the end? Know about the major battles ...
Battle of Gettysburg 1863
... In June of 1863, Lee began moving his men into the Shenandoah Valley. General Ewell and his men attacked and plundered a Union garrison at Winchester, allowing Lee access to the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Union General Hooker wasn't sure what Lee was up to, but made little effort to block hi ...
... In June of 1863, Lee began moving his men into the Shenandoah Valley. General Ewell and his men attacked and plundered a Union garrison at Winchester, allowing Lee access to the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Union General Hooker wasn't sure what Lee was up to, but made little effort to block hi ...
THE CIVIL WAR
... Union take defensive positions on Cemetery Ridge 90,000 Union troops vs. 75,000 Confederate Union army led by Gen. George Meade Confederates take early control Lee needs to take Cemetery Ridge ...
... Union take defensive positions on Cemetery Ridge 90,000 Union troops vs. 75,000 Confederate Union army led by Gen. George Meade Confederates take early control Lee needs to take Cemetery Ridge ...
File
... Lincoln under pressure to strike quickly against the South The First Battle of Bull Run Confederate Victory – they were led by P.G.T. Beauregard After this battle Pres. Lincoln signed a bill that enlisted 500,000 men for 3 years All Southern ports were blockaded – which cut their trade with rest of ...
... Lincoln under pressure to strike quickly against the South The First Battle of Bull Run Confederate Victory – they were led by P.G.T. Beauregard After this battle Pres. Lincoln signed a bill that enlisted 500,000 men for 3 years All Southern ports were blockaded – which cut their trade with rest of ...
Unit 8 - PowerPoints - The American Civil War
... Confederate attack. 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 surrendered a day later. One Co ...
... Confederate attack. 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 surrendered a day later. One Co ...
Civil War-US academic - EHuntNHS
... • In April of 1865 the Conf had all but abandoned Richmond, the South was suffering • In Early 1864 Conf were still hopping to keep Richmond. Hoped Lincoln would not be elected-Union needed some ...
... • In April of 1865 the Conf had all but abandoned Richmond, the South was suffering • In Early 1864 Conf were still hopping to keep Richmond. Hoped Lincoln would not be elected-Union needed some ...
Brinkley, Chapter 14 Notes 1
... Economic and Social Effects of the War The war forced many women to question prevailing assumptions that females were not suited for the public sphere. After the war, women outnumbered men in most Southern states. Many unmarried or widowed women had no choice but to find employment. The war cut off ...
... Economic and Social Effects of the War The war forced many women to question prevailing assumptions that females were not suited for the public sphere. After the war, women outnumbered men in most Southern states. Many unmarried or widowed women had no choice but to find employment. The war cut off ...
The First Minnesota and the Battle of Gettysburg
... Lee was shadowed along the way by the Union's Army of the Potomac, but due to poor reconnaissance, neither side knew exactly where the other army was until June 30 when, essentially by accident, they encountered one another at a small crossroads town called Gettysburg. Day One — July 1, 1863 Fierce ...
... Lee was shadowed along the way by the Union's Army of the Potomac, but due to poor reconnaissance, neither side knew exactly where the other army was until June 30 when, essentially by accident, they encountered one another at a small crossroads town called Gettysburg. Day One — July 1, 1863 Fierce ...
Worksheet
... a. What tactic did General Lee do that actually helped him obtain victory? b. Tell me about “Pickett’s charge” ...
... a. What tactic did General Lee do that actually helped him obtain victory? b. Tell me about “Pickett’s charge” ...
Chapter 11: The Civil War
... Section 4: The North Takes Charge Key victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg help the Union wear down the Confederacy. I. Armies Clash at Gettysburg A. Prelude to Gettysburg 1. May 1863, South defeats North at Chancellorsville 2. Stonewall Jackson mistakenly shot by own troops a. dies 8 days later of ...
... Section 4: The North Takes Charge Key victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg help the Union wear down the Confederacy. I. Armies Clash at Gettysburg A. Prelude to Gettysburg 1. May 1863, South defeats North at Chancellorsville 2. Stonewall Jackson mistakenly shot by own troops a. dies 8 days later of ...
Civil War Computer Competency Presentation
... Union Generals: Major General Alfred Terry commanded 9,000 troops. Rear Admiral David D. Porten. Commanded 60 ships. ...
... Union Generals: Major General Alfred Terry commanded 9,000 troops. Rear Admiral David D. Porten. Commanded 60 ships. ...