The Civil War Coach Crews

Before Which side had more advantages during the war? Make a list of the advantages of each. Which advantage was the most significant?

Background Military The South benefited from a system of military colleges and a strong military tradition. The North, on the other hand, had a strong navy. Economy Northern finances were steadier thanks to the national treasury, banking system, and tariff revenues. The Union had continuing revenue from tariffs. The South, however, had little cash and significant inflation. Industry Some 90 percent of the nation’s factories were in the North, giving the Union an advantage in the production of ammunition and other supplies. Transportation The North had twice as many miles of railroad track as the South, which had only one major east-west railway. Population The population of the North was significantly higher than that of the South. This gave the Union a larger pool of troops.

Civil War – Summarize Each BULL RUN WAR IN THE WEST WAR IN THE EAST VICKSBURG GETTYSBURG WAR’S END

Early Battles First Battle of Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run, fought near Manassas Junction, Virginia, ended the belief that the North would win the war quickly and easily. War in the West The Union seized the important port of New Orleans in 1862. Grant oversaw efforts to control the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers in order to split the Confederacy in two. War in the East McClellan sought to capture Richmond. He battled Lee’s forces repeatedly, culminating in a bloody battle at Antietam in 1862. The Union victory deterred the British from recognizing the Confederacy and encouraged Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

The War Ends Sherman’s march to the sea Sherman and his troops traveled through Georgia and other Southern states, destroying supplies and infrastructure. Appomattox Court House Forces led by Lee and Grant met at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Facing defeat, Lee surrendered to Grant, effectively ending the war. Assassination of Lincoln John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln just days after Lee’s surrender. Vice President Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency after Lincoln’s death.

After The war changed from a battle over preserving the Union but rather to end slavery. Why? After the troubles and divisions of the Civil War, what was needed to help the nation come together again?