Unit 8 - PowerPoints - The American Civil War
... the Confederate soldiers had gained ground, they suffered many losses. ...
... the Confederate soldiers had gained ground, they suffered many losses. ...
The American Civil War
... What happened at the Battle of Shiloh (1862)? • Taught both sides a valuable lesson. • Need to send out scouts, build fortifications, and dig trenches. • Bloody battle that cost over 100,000 troops were killed, wounded, and captured. ...
... What happened at the Battle of Shiloh (1862)? • Taught both sides a valuable lesson. • Need to send out scouts, build fortifications, and dig trenches. • Bloody battle that cost over 100,000 troops were killed, wounded, and captured. ...
Grant instructed his General, William T. Sherman, to conduct a
... he determined that Grant would easily slaughter his troops if fighting continued. ...
... he determined that Grant would easily slaughter his troops if fighting continued. ...
... General Grant orders Sherman’s March to the Sea • General William Tecumseh Sherman (Union) is given orders by Grant to march through the south to Atlanta then turn North and meet him at Richmond. • He is to destroy anything the Confederate Army could use for war along with civilian and economic res ...
Review for Chapter 11 Section 1 Quiz
... F. First battle-Bull Run-Confederate victory 1. Stonewall Jackson G. George McClellan-Union army in the East H. Ulysses S. Grant-Union victory at Shiloh I. War for capitals J. Robert E. Lee-victory at Second Battle of Bull Run K. Antietam, MD 1. bloodiest battle 2. Lee forced to retreat ...
... F. First battle-Bull Run-Confederate victory 1. Stonewall Jackson G. George McClellan-Union army in the East H. Ulysses S. Grant-Union victory at Shiloh I. War for capitals J. Robert E. Lee-victory at Second Battle of Bull Run K. Antietam, MD 1. bloodiest battle 2. Lee forced to retreat ...
“If life were a strawberry, we`d all be drinking a lot of smoothies.”
... Union commander) into action due to Virginia’s secession from the Union. Goal: take over an important railroad junction. ...
... Union commander) into action due to Virginia’s secession from the Union. Goal: take over an important railroad junction. ...
Brigade Call - Squarespace
... The Battle of Palmito Ranch is generally reckoned as the final battle of the American Civil War, since it was the last engagement between organized forces of the Union Army and Confederate States Army involving casualties. It was fought on May 12 and 13, 1865, on the banks of the Rio Grande east of ...
... The Battle of Palmito Ranch is generally reckoned as the final battle of the American Civil War, since it was the last engagement between organized forces of the Union Army and Confederate States Army involving casualties. It was fought on May 12 and 13, 1865, on the banks of the Rio Grande east of ...
- Thomas C. Cario Middle School
... Confederate forces would fire upon Fort Sumter which was occupied by ____________ troops. Union troops were outnumbered and were running out of _____________. Union commander, Major Anderson was low on ammunition, fires were burning out of control, and his men were hungry and exhausted. Satisfied th ...
... Confederate forces would fire upon Fort Sumter which was occupied by ____________ troops. Union troops were outnumbered and were running out of _____________. Union commander, Major Anderson was low on ammunition, fires were burning out of control, and his men were hungry and exhausted. Satisfied th ...
Civil War Guided Notes Part 2
... On the battlefield a few months later, Lincoln gave a famous speech called the Gettysburg Address, in which he praised the Union soldiers for their bravery and reminded listeners that they were fighting for ________________ and equality. ...
... On the battlefield a few months later, Lincoln gave a famous speech called the Gettysburg Address, in which he praised the Union soldiers for their bravery and reminded listeners that they were fighting for ________________ and equality. ...
The Big Picture Answer Key
... The attack ultimately fails, and most of Pickett’s division are killed or wounded. The days just after the battle Southern forces retreated into Virginia via Chambersburg; they would never return. Union troops did not pursue them, and some argue that the failure to do so prolonged the war further. W ...
... The attack ultimately fails, and most of Pickett’s division are killed or wounded. The days just after the battle Southern forces retreated into Virginia via Chambersburg; they would never return. Union troops did not pursue them, and some argue that the failure to do so prolonged the war further. W ...
Chapter 8 Section1 and two vocab answer key
... As you read, look for the following topics and write a brief description explaining these topics. 1. Describe the event that began the Civil war. Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor was under Union control. Lincoln wanted to resupply the fort with supplies and men. April 12, 1861 Confederate Brigadier ...
... As you read, look for the following topics and write a brief description explaining these topics. 1. Describe the event that began the Civil war. Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor was under Union control. Lincoln wanted to resupply the fort with supplies and men. April 12, 1861 Confederate Brigadier ...
US History The Desperate Confederate: The Conclusion of the
... In the last two years of the war, the Confederacy used a variety of tactics to win the war. They attempted to carry out large scale acts of terrorism in the north. Just like today, the news outlets consistently reported “terrorist plans” discovered by the Union. Terrorists had planned on leading an ...
... In the last two years of the war, the Confederacy used a variety of tactics to win the war. They attempted to carry out large scale acts of terrorism in the north. Just like today, the news outlets consistently reported “terrorist plans” discovered by the Union. Terrorists had planned on leading an ...
Civil_War_Battles_ppt - Doral Academy Preparatory
... Joseph Hooker. Hooker immediately set out to reorganize the Army of the Potomac, a task at which he succeeded. In the end of April 1863, he launched his attack on Confederate forces. One part of his army crossed the Rappahannock south of Fredericksburg, the other crossed the river 12 miles to the no ...
... Joseph Hooker. Hooker immediately set out to reorganize the Army of the Potomac, a task at which he succeeded. In the end of April 1863, he launched his attack on Confederate forces. One part of his army crossed the Rappahannock south of Fredericksburg, the other crossed the river 12 miles to the no ...
1. Summary of TheCivilWar
... The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history. It has been referred to as “The War Between the States,” “The Brother’s War,” and the “War of Northern Aggression.” More than 600,000 Americans lost their lives, and countless others were wounded severely. The Civil War led to passage of the T ...
... The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history. It has been referred to as “The War Between the States,” “The Brother’s War,” and the “War of Northern Aggression.” More than 600,000 Americans lost their lives, and countless others were wounded severely. The Civil War led to passage of the T ...
Chapter 15-5 Decisive Battle
... town of Gettysburg. Shot were fire from both sides then more troops had joined in the fight for both sides. The Southerners had pushed the Northerners back through Gettysburg the next day the North had over 85,000 soldiers and the South had about 75,000. The Confederates center was nearly a mile awa ...
... town of Gettysburg. Shot were fire from both sides then more troops had joined in the fight for both sides. The Southerners had pushed the Northerners back through Gettysburg the next day the North had over 85,000 soldiers and the South had about 75,000. The Confederates center was nearly a mile awa ...
Civil_War_Battles_ppt - Doral Academy Preparatory
... bogged down for 3 months was one of the most important victories in the west. The fortress of Vicksburg was the key to the last Confederate stretch of the Mississippi. With it’s defeat the Confederacy was split in two by the mighty river. ...
... bogged down for 3 months was one of the most important victories in the west. The fortress of Vicksburg was the key to the last Confederate stretch of the Mississippi. With it’s defeat the Confederacy was split in two by the mighty river. ...
THE CIVIL WAR
... - Second area of fighting - Around the Mississippi River - If Union controls the river the south loses its western food supply - Union advance o 1862 ...
... - Second area of fighting - Around the Mississippi River - If Union controls the river the south loses its western food supply - Union advance o 1862 ...
Civil War
... Results Confederate Victory. 24,000 casualties of which 14,000 were Union soldiers. Significance Considered to be Lee’s greatest victory Death of Stonewall Jackson. ...
... Results Confederate Victory. 24,000 casualties of which 14,000 were Union soldiers. Significance Considered to be Lee’s greatest victory Death of Stonewall Jackson. ...
16.2 Civil War
... • McDowell complained that his troops were very “green” (untrained or untested). – Stop to pick blackberries or get water every other moment! – Showed that many Union soldiers had no idea what they were getting into, not serious, thought war would be easy to win. ...
... • McDowell complained that his troops were very “green” (untrained or untested). – Stop to pick blackberries or get water every other moment! – Showed that many Union soldiers had no idea what they were getting into, not serious, thought war would be easy to win. ...
Civil War - Cherokee County Schools
... • Fort Sumter—Union outpost in Charleston harbor • Confederates demand surrender of Fort Sumter Lincoln’s Dilemma • Reinforcing fort by force would lead rest of slave states to secede • Evacuating fort would legitimize Confederacy, endanger Union • Lincoln does not reinforce or evacuate, just sends ...
... • Fort Sumter—Union outpost in Charleston harbor • Confederates demand surrender of Fort Sumter Lincoln’s Dilemma • Reinforcing fort by force would lead rest of slave states to secede • Evacuating fort would legitimize Confederacy, endanger Union • Lincoln does not reinforce or evacuate, just sends ...
The Civil War
... First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) 1861 – The first major battle of the Civil War that took place in Virginia. Confederate Army won. ...
... First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) 1861 – The first major battle of the Civil War that took place in Virginia. Confederate Army won. ...
Civil War Notes
... it surrendered on July 4, 1863. To this day the city of Vicksburg does not celebrate July 4th. - This was a major victory for the Union b/c they now controlled the MS River from top to bottom. Battle of Gettysburg - Robert E. Lee took his army north to Pennsylvania and he was met by General Meade (U ...
... it surrendered on July 4, 1863. To this day the city of Vicksburg does not celebrate July 4th. - This was a major victory for the Union b/c they now controlled the MS River from top to bottom. Battle of Gettysburg - Robert E. Lee took his army north to Pennsylvania and he was met by General Meade (U ...
The War Begins • Main Idea 1: Following the outbreak of war at Fort
... Union strategy in the West centered on control of the Mississippi River. ...
... Union strategy in the West centered on control of the Mississippi River. ...