Significant people of the civil war
Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States. Right after his election the Southern states seceded from the Union.
Ulysses s. grant Union General during Civil War – Robert E. Lee surrendered to him at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865 ending the Civil War
President of the Confederacy - - Favored state’s rights Jefferson davis President of the Confederacy - - Favored state’s rights
Robert e. lee Confederate General during Civil War He surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865 – ending the Civil War.
John Bell hood Leader of the Confederacy’s Hood’s Texas Brigade. Most notable battle = Seven Day’s (Seven Pines) Campaign & fought at Battle of Gettysburg.
John reagan Served as Postmaster General of the Confederacy. Served in the U.S. Congress and Texas Legislature
Francis lubbock Governor of Texas during Civil War in 1861 Assistant to Confederate President Jefferson Davis Encouraged growth of factories in Texas
Commander of the naval ship, Bayou City. Thomas green Texas Confederate general and lawyer. Led Troops that were on steamboats that had been converted to gunboats. Commander of the naval ship, Bayou City.
Created “CottonClads” (ships with cotton bales stuffed in their sides) John magruder Commanded confederate forces in texas. He recaptured Galveston from the union army. Created “CottonClads” (ships with cotton bales stuffed in their sides)