12/7 Learning Target I can explain whether I think I would do well on Frontier House and why. Reminders; Vocab due TOMORROW, Test Thursday(Chapters 10, 11)
Frontier House Essay-IN CLASS AFTER BREAK DON’T FREAK OUT
Finish Frontier House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-prRxB1ggg
Civil war battles power point Chapters 11-12
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee
Fort Sumter In South Carolina owned by Union Confederate wanted Lincoln tried to stay neutral South Carolina attacks Union surrenders
Fort Sumter April 12/13, 1861 North-Robert Anderson, South-P.G.T. Beauregard Considered to be the start of the Civil War Fort is located in Harbor in Charleston, SC No one was killed during the bombardment
Anaconda Plan North’s plan to end war quickly blockade ports move down Mississippi River capture Richmond Suffocate prey like Anaconda
Bull Run major bloodshed inexperience seesaw battle Confederate wins
1st Battle of Bull Run July 21, 1861 North Leader—Irvin McDowell, South-P.G.T. Beauregard Union wanted to capture the capital of Richmond and end the war early. Both sides had inexperienced troops South wins battle but failed to keep going north, gave south a false sense of superiority Casualties—North--2,900, South—2,000
Iron Clads splinter wood ships withstand cannon fire resist burning Monitor, Merrimack
Antietam 26,000 casualties Deadliest Battle McClellan too cautious
Antietam September 17, 1862 North Leader—George McClellan South Leader—Robert E. Lee Bloodiest day of battle ever in U.S. History. More troops lost than in the War of 1812 and Mexican War combined! Battle was a tie, but stopped Lee’s advance in Maryland Gave Lincoln confidence to issue Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation Freed Slaves in rebelling States Political, not Practical
Vicksburg bombarding from land and sea people ate dogs and mules “If you can’t feed us, you’d better surrender”
Vicksburg May 18-July 4, 1863 North Leader—Ulysses S. Grant, South—John C. Pemberton Grant’s attacks failed. Grant decided to lay siege to the city. North bombarded city and “starved” them out. 2nd to last city to fall for control of the Mississippi River Casualties North—4,835 South—3,200
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg Battle was considered the turning point of the war.
Gettysburg (Day 1) July 1, 1863 North Leader George Meade, South Robert E. Lee Confederate troops “ran” into Union troops on way to Gettysburg while looking for shoes. Both sides called for reinforcements South drove Union out of town, Union troops took defensive positions on hills and ridges outside of city. South won the first day
Gettysburg (Day 2) July 2, 1863 Meade and Lee 90,000 Union troops and 75,000 Confederate troops arrived. South tried to force themselves through Union lines to take high ground. Confederates were briefly successful, Union eventually pushed them off of the high ground. Union loses ground and second day of battle but still maintained high ground.
Gettysburg (Day 3) July 3, 1863 South was confident in a victory because of the first two days Lee had a three-part plan. However, 1.) Artillery missed it’s targets, Cavalry never reached Union lines, and 3.) the Confederate charge at the center was successful but they could not maintain it without the support of the Cavalry. South Retreated, last attempt to invade North
Sherman’s March create a path of destruction burned houses
Sherman’s March Fall of 1864 William T. Sherman (Union) Led army from Atlanta to Savannah Destroyed everything in their path Practiced “Total War” Continued through the Carolinas to meet Grant in Virginia
Surrender at Appomattox Lee and Grant Confederates Surrender 1865
Appomattox Courthouse April 9, 1865 Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee signed peace treaty in Virginia. Confederate Officer’s could return to the south with their side arms.
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