Unit 5.4 The Civil War - Dover Union Free School District
... improved. VI. The War in the West: Battle for control of the Mississippi River A. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant became Lincoln’s most able general B. Grant captured Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in northern TN in Feb. 1862 1. Significance: KY more secure while gateway opened to rest of TN and GA. 2. Boosted ...
... improved. VI. The War in the West: Battle for control of the Mississippi River A. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant became Lincoln’s most able general B. Grant captured Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in northern TN in Feb. 1862 1. Significance: KY more secure while gateway opened to rest of TN and GA. 2. Boosted ...
SECESSION AND THE CIVIL WAR
... issue of civil war. The Government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the Government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it." ...
... issue of civil war. The Government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the Government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it." ...
Chapter 17-The Civil War
... Early in April 1865, Confederate forces in Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee confronted those of Union general Ulysses S. Grant. Lee, realizing his troops were outnumbered by more than two to one and that further fighting would result in useless loss of life, asked for a meeting to discuss terms ...
... Early in April 1865, Confederate forces in Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee confronted those of Union general Ulysses S. Grant. Lee, realizing his troops were outnumbered by more than two to one and that further fighting would result in useless loss of life, asked for a meeting to discuss terms ...
Shoot them in the back
... Few soldiers of history have been the victims of an injustice, such as has permanently clouded Grant's military reputation. Although he admitted his error at Cold Harbor, the blunder had been no more costly than Lee's frontal attacks at Malvern Hill and Cemetery Ridge. Throughout the entire war, mor ...
... Few soldiers of history have been the victims of an injustice, such as has permanently clouded Grant's military reputation. Although he admitted his error at Cold Harbor, the blunder had been no more costly than Lee's frontal attacks at Malvern Hill and Cemetery Ridge. Throughout the entire war, mor ...
THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 The Civil War began over
... by ordering an attack on Fort Sumter, a United States fort in South Carolina. Lincoln called it insurrection rather than war. April 9, 1865—The United States of America won the Civil War by defeating the Confederate Army. Civil War casualties: 620,000 men died— 340,000 northerners and 280,000 southe ...
... by ordering an attack on Fort Sumter, a United States fort in South Carolina. Lincoln called it insurrection rather than war. April 9, 1865—The United States of America won the Civil War by defeating the Confederate Army. Civil War casualties: 620,000 men died— 340,000 northerners and 280,000 southe ...
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... why did they fail? 3. What was Lincoln’s opinion on the legality of secession and how was that opinion reflected in his action concerning Fort Sumter? 4. What advantages did the Union have in the Civil War? What were the advantages of the Confederacy? (Pages 375-383) 1. How did the Union propose to ...
... why did they fail? 3. What was Lincoln’s opinion on the legality of secession and how was that opinion reflected in his action concerning Fort Sumter? 4. What advantages did the Union have in the Civil War? What were the advantages of the Confederacy? (Pages 375-383) 1. How did the Union propose to ...
Chapter Fourteen: The Civil War
... Confederate foot soldiers, A.P. Hill Both sides attack, and call for reinforcements, setting up for a large battle between the two armies. ...
... Confederate foot soldiers, A.P. Hill Both sides attack, and call for reinforcements, setting up for a large battle between the two armies. ...
Ulysses S. Grant
... the offensive, destroying Southern resources, and gradually took control of Southern cities. Confederate troops were forced to continue fighting, taking huge losses, and being faced with even more Union soldiers. Union casualties also were appallingly high, earning Grant the nickname “Butcher” Grant ...
... the offensive, destroying Southern resources, and gradually took control of Southern cities. Confederate troops were forced to continue fighting, taking huge losses, and being faced with even more Union soldiers. Union casualties also were appallingly high, earning Grant the nickname “Butcher” Grant ...
Union Success in the Civil War and Lessons for Strategic Leaders
... role in the Confederate defeat, it was not alone decisive. To the end of the war, Confederate armies maintained the ability to resist, and although they suffered shortages, they managed to obtain what they needed to keep fighting. While Grant was planning his 1864 campaigns, Lincoln took political m ...
... role in the Confederate defeat, it was not alone decisive. To the end of the war, Confederate armies maintained the ability to resist, and although they suffered shortages, they managed to obtain what they needed to keep fighting. While Grant was planning his 1864 campaigns, Lincoln took political m ...
Grant - Reading Community Schools
... Credit Mobilier Scandal, in which a fraudulent company was established to complete the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. They overcharged the Federal Government by an enormous amount. Many congressmen were involved, and Grant’s personal secretary was engaged in this scandal. In the Whiskey ...
... Credit Mobilier Scandal, in which a fraudulent company was established to complete the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. They overcharged the Federal Government by an enormous amount. Many congressmen were involved, and Grant’s personal secretary was engaged in this scandal. In the Whiskey ...
Scott`s Great Snake: From scraps to the battle field
... confederate forces to his wife in September of 1861, “Dear Lissa you wanted to know what we had to eat. We have plenty of good beef and some bacon and flour, sugar and coffee and rice. We have plenty to eat we get some butter at times as we can get it, and as to the sleeping part sometimes we have a ...
... confederate forces to his wife in September of 1861, “Dear Lissa you wanted to know what we had to eat. We have plenty of good beef and some bacon and flour, sugar and coffee and rice. We have plenty to eat we get some butter at times as we can get it, and as to the sleeping part sometimes we have a ...
Union
... of NORTHENERS packed up picnic baskets, binoculars, and other supplies to spend the day in Virginia to watch the “show.” • SOUTHENERS expected a quick battle as well. The troops traveled with suits, fine linens, silverware, and with their servants from home because they wanted to live a comfortable ...
... of NORTHENERS packed up picnic baskets, binoculars, and other supplies to spend the day in Virginia to watch the “show.” • SOUTHENERS expected a quick battle as well. The troops traveled with suits, fine linens, silverware, and with their servants from home because they wanted to live a comfortable ...
The Civil War and Reconstruction
... Navy did not segregate or discriminate in a big way (no room) but army did. Segregated units, soldiers got lower pay, were not made officers, and generally assigned labor rather than combat. Still taking huge risk just BEING in South, if captured they will be sold. ...
... Navy did not segregate or discriminate in a big way (no room) but army did. Segregated units, soldiers got lower pay, were not made officers, and generally assigned labor rather than combat. Still taking huge risk just BEING in South, if captured they will be sold. ...
AP Civil War - Mr Powell's History Pages
... • Grant's troops captured the town of Jackson and proceeded west. The march ended by driving Confederate troops back into their defenses at Vicksburg. ...
... • Grant's troops captured the town of Jackson and proceeded west. The march ended by driving Confederate troops back into their defenses at Vicksburg. ...
Viewing the Civil War through a natural resource window
... Vicksburg. The Union commanders speculated that if the scouring effects of the Mississippi were strong enough, it would change the river’s course, leaving the city high and dry and making it militarily worthless. Canal construction began on June 27, 1862. Union soldiers felled trees and excavated so ...
... Vicksburg. The Union commanders speculated that if the scouring effects of the Mississippi were strong enough, it would change the river’s course, leaving the city high and dry and making it militarily worthless. Canal construction began on June 27, 1862. Union soldiers felled trees and excavated so ...
civil war final exam
... of Independence B. Emancipation Proclamation C. Gettysburg Address D. Federalist ...
... of Independence B. Emancipation Proclamation C. Gettysburg Address D. Federalist ...
ch21TheFurnaceofCivilWar
... After a month of fighting with 100,000 men, Yorktown fell (it wasn’t defended very well, but it took too long to take) iv. Lincoln diverted McClellan’s reinforcements to chase Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, close to Washington, D.C. v. June/July 1862 – Lee launched a counterattack on Mc ...
... After a month of fighting with 100,000 men, Yorktown fell (it wasn’t defended very well, but it took too long to take) iv. Lincoln diverted McClellan’s reinforcements to chase Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley, close to Washington, D.C. v. June/July 1862 – Lee launched a counterattack on Mc ...
Major Battles of the Civil War
... each other. Both wanted a good peace. Lee knew that the South was beaten and would have to make the best of whatever happened. Grant wanted only to prove that Northerners and Southerners could be fellow ...
... each other. Both wanted a good peace. Lee knew that the South was beaten and would have to make the best of whatever happened. Grant wanted only to prove that Northerners and Southerners could be fellow ...
The Civil War - Kim Miller Concerned Christians
... Egypt”), at the convergence of the Ohio River with the Mississippi River, became General U.S. Grant’s headquarters during much of his western campaign. Union generals knew that the key to winning the war was controlling the Mississippi River. General U.S. Grant used Fort Defiance on Cairo Point to p ...
... Egypt”), at the convergence of the Ohio River with the Mississippi River, became General U.S. Grant’s headquarters during much of his western campaign. Union generals knew that the key to winning the war was controlling the Mississippi River. General U.S. Grant used Fort Defiance on Cairo Point to p ...
Name
... _____ 3. The battle where Lee protected Richmond from McClellan Matching: Part 2 Directions: Match the term/person to the question below. (Not every term will be used.) a. Fort Sumter b. Fort Wagner c. Gettysburg d. Antietam e. Shiloh _____ 4. Battle where Grant took a heavy loss. _____ 5. Pickett’s ...
... _____ 3. The battle where Lee protected Richmond from McClellan Matching: Part 2 Directions: Match the term/person to the question below. (Not every term will be used.) a. Fort Sumter b. Fort Wagner c. Gettysburg d. Antietam e. Shiloh _____ 4. Battle where Grant took a heavy loss. _____ 5. Pickett’s ...
Ulysses S. Grant
... The date was May 4, 1864. The day before, marching with a strength of over 118,000 soldiers, the Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan River in the middle of Virginia. 1 The Blue Ridge Mountains lay to the west; to the east lay miles of dark forests and the Confederate Army under command of Robert ...
... The date was May 4, 1864. The day before, marching with a strength of over 118,000 soldiers, the Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan River in the middle of Virginia. 1 The Blue Ridge Mountains lay to the west; to the east lay miles of dark forests and the Confederate Army under command of Robert ...
Union Victories in the South (cont.)
... more than one-third of his Confederate forces. For the rest of the war, Lee’s forces remained on the defensive, slowly giving ground to the advancing Union army. The Union’s victory strengthened the Republicans politically and ensured that the British would not recognize the Confederacy. Click the m ...
... more than one-third of his Confederate forces. For the rest of the war, Lee’s forces remained on the defensive, slowly giving ground to the advancing Union army. The Union’s victory strengthened the Republicans politically and ensured that the British would not recognize the Confederacy. Click the m ...
Life in the Army
... charges and infantry assaults did not work as well. Defenders using rifles could shoot more of the attackers before they got close. ...
... charges and infantry assaults did not work as well. Defenders using rifles could shoot more of the attackers before they got close. ...
The student will explain the causes, major events, and
... Your social studies teacher asked you to write a report about Harper’s Ferry. Which question below would be the MOST IMPORTANT question to answer? a. Who was John Brown? b. Who invented the ferry? c. What role did ferries play in the Civil War? d. How did the Harper’s Ferry raid lead to the Civil Wa ...
... Your social studies teacher asked you to write a report about Harper’s Ferry. Which question below would be the MOST IMPORTANT question to answer? a. Who was John Brown? b. Who invented the ferry? c. What role did ferries play in the Civil War? d. How did the Harper’s Ferry raid lead to the Civil Wa ...
Ulysses S. Grant and the American Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant, was the most acclaimed Union general during the American Civil War and was twice elected President. Grant began his military career as a cadet at the West Point military academy in 1839. After graduation he went on to serve with distinction as a lieutenant in the Mexican–American War. Grant was a keen observer of the war and learned battle strategies serving under Generals Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott. After the war Grant served at various posts especially in the Pacific Northwest; he retired from the service in 1854. On the onset of the Civil War in 1861 Grant was working as a clerk in his father's leather goods store in Galena, Illinois.Grant trained Union military recruits and was promoted to Colonel in June 1861. Maj. Gen. John C. Frémont, who viewed in Grant an ""iron will"" to win, appointed Grant to commander of the District of Cairo. Grant became famous around the nation after capturing Fort Donelson in February 1862 and promoted to Major General by President Abraham Lincoln. After a series of decisive yet costly battles and victories at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga, Grant was promoted to Lieutenant General by President Lincoln in 1864 and given charge of all the Union Armies. Grant went on to defeat Robert E. Lee after another series of costly battles in the Overland Campaign, Petersburg, and Appomattox. After the Civil War, Grant was given his final promotion of General of the Armed Forces in 1866 and served until 1869. Grant's popularity as a Union war general enabled him to be elected two terms as the 18th President of the United States.Some historians have viewed Grant as a ""butcher"" commander who in 1864 used attrition without regard to the lives of his own soldiers in order to kill off the enemy which could no longer replenish its losses. Throughout the Civil War Grant's armies incurred approximately 154,000 casualties, while having inflicted 191,000 casualties on his opposing Confederate armies. In terms of success, Grant was the only general during the Civil War who received the surrender of three Confederate armies. Although Grant maintained high casualties during the Overland Campaign in 1864, his aggressive fighting strategy was in compliance with the U.S. government's strategic war aims. Grant has recently been praised by historians for his ""military genius"", and viewed as a decisive general who emphasized movement and logistics.