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President of the Union Raised in a poor family (mostly self-taught) Was opposed to slavery but thought the government could not get rid of it where it already existed (just do not extend it). Suspends Habeas Corpus, issues Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address Almost loses reelection Helps the Union win the War Assassinated after the War Commander of the Union Army (many different commanders initially) “Unconditional Surrender” Very aggressive general Helps the Union win the War (many key victories) Southern General Lee surrenders to Grant Becomes president after the War Union general Loses some early battles (loses command for a time) Leads the Union in the capture of Atlanta (Southern stronghold) Marches his troops on a path of destruction through Georgia to the sea. Called Sherman’s March to the Sea. Destroyed everything in his path. Destroys South’s potential to wage war and their will to fight. Helps Lincoln gain reelection General in chief of the Union Army in 1861 Good at organizing and creating disciplined troops Very cautious (does not follow enemy after battle) Always claimed he needed more supplies and troops. Removed from his command and replaced. President of the Confederacy Originally opposed secession but came to support it Hard time running the Confederacy ◦ They wanted to be independent (control their own supplies and armies) ◦ Wants to create a slave army (states refuse) After the War he is charged with treason but never tried. General of the Confederate Armies Originally asked to be the commander of the Northern armies (wanted to defend his homeVA) One of the greatest generals of all time ◦ Less soldiers and supplies than the North but wins many key battles Because of lack of supplies Lee surrenders to Union general Grant. Brilliant Southern general Earned his nickname because he stood like a stone wall at the Battle of Bull Run (first major Civil War Battle) Good tactics (attack from behind the enemy, destroy Northern regiments one at a time by disrupting them, march long distances and still fight) Accidentally shot by one of his own men and dies. Huge blow to the South’s ability to win the War. Confederate General who fought in several key battles. One of the commanders present at the Battle of Gettysburg (many blame him for not following Lee’s plan which cost the Confederates victory) He liked to fight defensively and was not very aggressive in attacking Northern positions ◦ Many blame him for South losing the War!