The Civil War Continued
Emancipation Proclamation Executive order freeing slaves in all regions behind Confederate lines It did not apply to slave states that had not seceded
Both Sides Face Political Problems Suspended the writ of habeas corpus- a person’s right to trial Support decreases resulting in conscription (a draft) Draft riots
African-Americans Fight for Freedom Made up 10% of Union army Discriminated Served in separate regiments Slaves in Confederacy aided Union
War Affects Economy Southern food shortage North – how to pay for war? Nation’s 1st income tax
Soldiers on Both Sides Suffer Harsh conditions Disease, poor food Clara Barton: Union nurse, served on front lines
Chancellorsville Victory for South Stonewall Jackson dies Lee advances into Northern territory
Gettysburg Northern victory Turning point of war Crippled Southern army
Gettysburg Address Famous speech given by Lincoln, Nov. 1863, at the dedication of a national cemetery on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg
Ulysses S. Grant & William Tecumseh Sherman Grant appointed commander of all Union armies Grant appoints Sherman over Miss. division
Sherman’s March Marches to the sea and destroys everything in his path Takes Savannah, GA Burns Atlanta
Surrender at Appomattox Grant and Lee meet Confederacy surrenders Lincoln requests generous terms for South The Civil War is over