Transcript Civil War Continued

Civil War Continued
War in the East: 1861-1862
George B. McClellan
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Appointed to lead the army of the
Potomac – or the Union army in Virginia
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McClellan and the slows– he drilled his
men for half a year before he went to
battle
“Seven Days Battle” – a series of battles
where the Union forces try to capture
Richmond. (June 25 – July 1 1862) victory
for the Confederates!
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Second Battle of Bull Run – another
resounding victory for the ConfederateS &
now Lee decided to enter into enemy soil
McClellan has a tremendous stroke of luck –
found Lee’s army orders wrapped around a
bunch of cigars
ANTIETAM – Bloodiest single day in American
history – Casualties totaled more than 26,000
– happened September 17, 1862 in Maryland
– Stalemate – Union victory because CSA retreats
Battle of Antietam
“Bloodiest Single Day of the War”
September 17, 1862
23,000 casualties
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Emancipation Proclamation – because
of the Union victory at Antietam –
Lincoln presents to the public his
Emancipation Proclamation (Military
Tactic)
States – slaves are free in all states that
are in rebellion against the USA(Union)
What about border states?
Emancipation in 1863
The
Emancipation
Proclamation
The Southern View of Emancipation
African-American Recruiting Poster
African-American Recruiting Poster
African-Americans
in Civil War Battles
Black Troops Freeing Slaves
August Saint-Gaudens Memorial to Col. Robert
Gould Shaw