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... 1861, he and just about everyone else in the North expected a swift war lasting about 90 days, with a quick suppression of the South to prove the North’s superiority and end this “foolishness”. •On July 21, 1861, ill-trained Yankee recruits swaggered out toward Bull Run to engage a smaller Confedera ...
... 1861, he and just about everyone else in the North expected a swift war lasting about 90 days, with a quick suppression of the South to prove the North’s superiority and end this “foolishness”. •On July 21, 1861, ill-trained Yankee recruits swaggered out toward Bull Run to engage a smaller Confedera ...
Junior High History Chapter 16 1. Seven southern states seceded as
... Confederates won First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the first Battle of Manassas General George B. McClellan was placed in charge of 100,000 soldiers, called the Army of the Potomac. Confederate army in Virginia was under the command of General Robert E. Lee. Lee forced Union army to retreat in ...
... Confederates won First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the first Battle of Manassas General George B. McClellan was placed in charge of 100,000 soldiers, called the Army of the Potomac. Confederate army in Virginia was under the command of General Robert E. Lee. Lee forced Union army to retreat in ...
The Civil War The Civil War It was the most devastating war in U.S.
... The losses in the Battle of Shiloh were enormous. Together the two armies suffered more than 20,000 casualties. The Union troops failed to capture the city because McClellan gave the Confederate army time to prepare a defense even though Lincoln kept prodding him to fight. After reports that he was ...
... The losses in the Battle of Shiloh were enormous. Together the two armies suffered more than 20,000 casualties. The Union troops failed to capture the city because McClellan gave the Confederate army time to prepare a defense even though Lincoln kept prodding him to fight. After reports that he was ...
Chapter 8 Sec1Notes
... The Road to War What was the message of Lincoln’s inaugural address? The Union must be maintained as he has sworn in his oath to “preserve, protect, and defend it.” Fort Sumter—The Start of the War Who? ...
... The Road to War What was the message of Lincoln’s inaugural address? The Union must be maintained as he has sworn in his oath to “preserve, protect, and defend it.” Fort Sumter—The Start of the War Who? ...
Civil War Chronological Order
... with his remaining troops to Virginia. The North won another battle at Vicksburg when General Grant captured the Confederate city of Vicksburg. The starving city of Vicksburg and 30,000 Confederate troops had to surrender to grant after a two month siege. This battle is significant since it cut the ...
... with his remaining troops to Virginia. The North won another battle at Vicksburg when General Grant captured the Confederate city of Vicksburg. The starving city of Vicksburg and 30,000 Confederate troops had to surrender to grant after a two month siege. This battle is significant since it cut the ...
Battle of Gettysburg Summary
... and demoralize [discourage] the Union by defeat in their own territory. At the same time, President Lincoln directed his latest General, George Gordon Meade, to find and destroy Lee’s army. As the Confederate troops marched north, a division [a group of 17,000 to 21,000 soldiers commanded by General ...
... and demoralize [discourage] the Union by defeat in their own territory. At the same time, President Lincoln directed his latest General, George Gordon Meade, to find and destroy Lee’s army. As the Confederate troops marched north, a division [a group of 17,000 to 21,000 soldiers commanded by General ...
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... After Grant had captured several forts in Tennessee his armies moved south toward Mississippi. The Confederate army met Grant at Shiloh, Tennessee. Grant had not expected the attack. At first he seemed to be losing. Then more Northern troops arrived and Grant defeated the Southerners. ...
... After Grant had captured several forts in Tennessee his armies moved south toward Mississippi. The Confederate army met Grant at Shiloh, Tennessee. Grant had not expected the attack. At first he seemed to be losing. Then more Northern troops arrived and Grant defeated the Southerners. ...
15 Civil War Dispatches 19-23 and
... of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. 2. The three-hour meeting, ending with the surrender, took place on Palm Sunday in Appomattox Court House, VA. 3. Terms included surrender of the Confederate Army, and turning over of Rebel arms and supplies. The Rebels were allowed to keep the ...
... of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. 2. The three-hour meeting, ending with the surrender, took place on Palm Sunday in Appomattox Court House, VA. 3. Terms included surrender of the Confederate Army, and turning over of Rebel arms and supplies. The Rebels were allowed to keep the ...
Exploring the Americas
... win in the election of 1864. Had Lincoln lost, the war would have ended and the South would have been recognized as an independent nation. 13th Amendment: passed by Congress January 31, 1865, abolishing slavery throughout the entire United States. ...
... win in the election of 1864. Had Lincoln lost, the war would have ended and the South would have been recognized as an independent nation. 13th Amendment: passed by Congress January 31, 1865, abolishing slavery throughout the entire United States. ...
Civil War
... Lincoln elected President - 1860 Southern states secede Fort Sumter – beginning of war North – Preserve the Union South – Federal government no longer represents our interests. We voluntarily joined United States, we choose to leave it. ...
... Lincoln elected President - 1860 Southern states secede Fort Sumter – beginning of war North – Preserve the Union South – Federal government no longer represents our interests. We voluntarily joined United States, we choose to leave it. ...
American Civil War 1861- 1865 - Mr. Condry`s Social Studies Site
... Fort Sumter April 12, 1861 • First shots of the Civil War • Major Robert Anderson of the United States Army and his men came under attack from Confederates • The Union fought back but were ineffective • Union forces surrendered a day later ...
... Fort Sumter April 12, 1861 • First shots of the Civil War • Major Robert Anderson of the United States Army and his men came under attack from Confederates • The Union fought back but were ineffective • Union forces surrendered a day later ...
Civil War
... • Bull Run Ends the "Ninety-Day War" • President Abraham Lincoln concluded that an attack on a smaller Confederate force at Bull Run would be worth trying. If successful, the victory would show the superiority of Union arms and might eventually lead to the capture of Richmond. • On July 21, 1861, th ...
... • Bull Run Ends the "Ninety-Day War" • President Abraham Lincoln concluded that an attack on a smaller Confederate force at Bull Run would be worth trying. If successful, the victory would show the superiority of Union arms and might eventually lead to the capture of Richmond. • On July 21, 1861, th ...
USA Civil War (1861-1865)
... Ulysses S. Grant- General Grant led the Army of Tennessee in the early stages of the war. He had the nickname "Unconditional Surrender." After winning major victories at Shiloh and Vicksburg, Grant was promoted by President Lincoln to lead the entire Union Army. Grant led the Army of the Potomac int ...
... Ulysses S. Grant- General Grant led the Army of Tennessee in the early stages of the war. He had the nickname "Unconditional Surrender." After winning major victories at Shiloh and Vicksburg, Grant was promoted by President Lincoln to lead the entire Union Army. Grant led the Army of the Potomac int ...
8thCivilWarPPTStudent
... Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, • The largest number of casualties in the American Civil War on BOTH sides • Is frequently cited as the war's turning point. • Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, ending Lee's invasion of the North. ...
... Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, • The largest number of casualties in the American Civil War on BOTH sides • Is frequently cited as the war's turning point. • Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, ending Lee's invasion of the North. ...
Chapter 15 Section 1
... Union army, now commanded by General George Meade, pursued them. *July 1, 1863 – Confederate soldiers approached Gettysburg looking for shoes since they were difficult to get in the South due to the Union blockade. They encountered part of Meade’s army and shots were fired. By evening, southerners h ...
... Union army, now commanded by General George Meade, pursued them. *July 1, 1863 – Confederate soldiers approached Gettysburg looking for shoes since they were difficult to get in the South due to the Union blockade. They encountered part of Meade’s army and shots were fired. By evening, southerners h ...
Chapter 16 Study Guide/Notes
... Lincoln issed the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam First Battle of Bull Run - The first major battle of the Civil War, resulting in a Confederate victory Fort Sumter - A federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, that was attacked by the Confederates in April 1861, sparki ...
... Lincoln issed the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of Antietam First Battle of Bull Run - The first major battle of the Civil War, resulting in a Confederate victory Fort Sumter - A federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina, that was attacked by the Confederates in April 1861, sparki ...
Antietam The Civil War`s Bloodiest Day
... James H. Hillestad, Member No.6, chronicles the battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) and the role that a nondescript cornfield would play in the final outcome. fter repelling the Army of the Potomac’s invasion of Virginia and the subsequent major Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Robe ...
... James H. Hillestad, Member No.6, chronicles the battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) and the role that a nondescript cornfield would play in the final outcome. fter repelling the Army of the Potomac’s invasion of Virginia and the subsequent major Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Robe ...
Slide 1
... 2. Burnside was replaced by General Hooker 3. Hooker was replaced by General George Meade 4. George Mead was replaced by Ulysses S. Grant ...
... 2. Burnside was replaced by General Hooker 3. Hooker was replaced by General George Meade 4. George Mead was replaced by Ulysses S. Grant ...
Civil War Battles and Events
... • Both sides split forces • Confederates surrounded the Union army and attacked • Hooker withdrew, but Jackson was shot by own men. • He died a week later ...
... • Both sides split forces • Confederates surrounded the Union army and attacked • Hooker withdrew, but Jackson was shot by own men. • He died a week later ...
Civil War Battles PPT
... Grant realized that Vicksburg could not be taken by storm and decided to lay siege to the city. Slowly his army established a line of works around the city and cut Vicksburg off from supply and communications with the outside world.. ...
... Grant realized that Vicksburg could not be taken by storm and decided to lay siege to the city. Slowly his army established a line of works around the city and cut Vicksburg off from supply and communications with the outside world.. ...
Compare and Contrast the Battle of Gettysburg
... Background and Facts: Battle of Glorieta Pass Location: Northern New Mexico Territory in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Date: March 26 to 28, 1862 Outcome: Union Victory Significances: Decisive battle of the New Mexico Campaign during the American Civil War. It was dubbed the “Gettysburg of the We ...
... Background and Facts: Battle of Glorieta Pass Location: Northern New Mexico Territory in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Date: March 26 to 28, 1862 Outcome: Union Victory Significances: Decisive battle of the New Mexico Campaign during the American Civil War. It was dubbed the “Gettysburg of the We ...