The United States Civil War 1861 - 1865
I. Names for the Conflict
War of Northern Aggression The Brothers War War to Save the Union War Between the States War of the Rebellion War of Northern Aggression Southern War for Independence
II. The North - The United States of America
Capital - - Washington D.C.
Flag - Stars and Strips
When elected the South Seceded President - Abraham Lincoln 16th President Republican From Illinois When elected the South Seceded
24 States Remained Loyal
Soldiers of the North The Union Blue Bellied Devils Federals Billy Yank Yankees
Uniforms Dark Blue Jacket Light Blue Pants Dark Blue or Black Hat
III. The South - The Confederate States of America
Capital - - Richmond , VA
Flag - Stars and Bars
President - Jefferson Davis First/Last President Former Senator from MS Went to West Point
11 Rebel States
Soldiers of the South The Confederacy Rebels Rebs Johnny Rebs Johnnies
Lacked Money - Many Soldiers provided their own Uniforms Gray Jacket Gray Pants Gray Hat Lacked Money - Many Soldiers provided their own