Transcript Fight_1a_15.1_Civil War

Charleston, SC
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was completely surrounded.
Lincoln reacted to the attack on
Fort Sumter
•Lincoln asked for 75,000
volunteer soldiers (512)
•States were eager to send
soldiers; people were ready to
fight.
•Everyone was confident that
war would be short.
Lincoln managed border states
•Kentucky—Lincoln did not send troops in
because he wanted Kentucky in the
Union. Kentucky remained neutral after
the South tried to invade.
•Maryland—placed under martial law after
groups attacked rail and telegraph
•Missouri—Lincoln sent troops after
fighting broke out.
•Delaware—strong Union support and little
slavery.
Why the North fought:
--Fought to preserve the Union.
--Fought because South seceded.
--Some fought to end slavery.
--Some fought because of the
glamour of war.
--Some fought for a job—struggling
immigrants.
Why the North was likely to win:
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2 times as many people.
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5 times as many factories.
15 times as much iron production
2 times as much railroad track
2 times as much farm land
Britain, and much of the world, had banned
slavery—limiting options for the South to find
allies.
Naval blockade of Southern ports
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Why the South fought:
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South was totally dependent on cotton,
and, therefore, slavery.
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States’ rights
Why the South could win:
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North was forced to invade the South in
order to win. Invading is more difficult
than defending.
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South could “tire out” the North.
• The South had excellent military
leadership.
Start
Reality
water
Hope
Theaters of War
Union Strategy
1. Blockade
2. Mississippi
3. Richmond
Theaters of War
Southern
Strategy
1.“Tire ‘em out!”
2.“Run the
blockade”
3.Ally with
Britain.
The Call to Arms
Taking Sides in the War
Main Idea: As the war began and states chose sides, loyalties in the four border states were
divided
North Against South
Main Idea: Each side had its advantages and disadvantages, and each side was sure it would win.
The Two Sides Plan Strategy
Main Idea: While the North wanted to isolate the South and invade it, the South hoped to get help
from Europe.
Americans Against Americans
Main Idea: The war often divided families as it drew most adult males on both sides into the
military.
First Battle of Bull Run
Main Idea: Expectations of a quick victory were dashed at Bull Run in July 1861.
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The Call to Arms (Continued…)
A Soldier’s Life
Main Idea: Rain, mud, disease, and crowded prison camps took a heavy toll on both sides.
Early Years of the War
New Technology in the War
Main Idea: The use of new weapons forced commanders to rethink their tactics.
The War in the East
Main Idea: Each side suffered setbacks in the East in 1862.
The War in the West
Main Idea: In the West, Union forces seized control of most of the Mississippi River in 1862.
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The Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipating the Enslaved
Main Idea: Lincoln was slow to decide on emancipation but finally embraced it as a necessary
war measure.
African Americans Help the Union
Main Idea: African Americans fought for the Union and made other contributions to the war effort.
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African American Soldiers in the Civil War
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The Civil War and American Life
Divisions Over the War
Main Idea: On both sides, pursuit of the war was hampered by disagreements among the people.
The Draft Laws
Main Idea: Both sides found it necessary to draft men into military service.
The War and Economic Strains
Main Idea: The war strained the finances of governments and individuals.
Women in the Civil War
Main Idea: The war opened many new opportunities for women, who contributed greatly to the
war effort.
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Decisive Battles
The Tide Turns
Main Idea: After suffering some defeats, Union forces gained the upper hand by winning major
battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
Closing In on the Confederacy
Main Idea: With Grant in command, Union forces carried the war to the heart of the Confederacy.
Peace at Last
Main Idea: Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, putting an end to the long and bloody war.
Medical
Rosanna
SOUTH
NORTH
Weigel Farm
Lizzie
Taneytown
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The Final Battles
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Casualties at Civil War Battles
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