The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War

The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War Key Terms Thirteenth Amendment John Wilkes Booth Land Grant College Act

Grant continued towards Richmond, but was stopped at Petersburg, a major railroad center It was the confederate’s last major stand in the east The War’s End

The War’s End Powerful artillery such as this cannon, known as the “Dictator,” helped the Union secure a victory at Petersburg after months of siege.

Congress with Lincoln’s support, proposed the 13th Amendment Peace talks with confederates did not produce results The War’s End

April 9th 1864, Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House The official end of the war was in June The War’s End

The War’s End April 14, 1864, Lincoln was attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in D.C. and was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln died the next morning His murder united the northerners

Explaining the North's Victory South Advantages Strong leadership More commitment Disadvantages Money No European aid

Explaining the North's Victory Advantages Lincoln More population, technology, military Disadvantages Less commitment

Explaining the North's Victory

The Costs of War America never had experienced any war quite so dividing or bloody Photographs made war come to life for citizens

The Costs of War Civil War photographer Mathew Brady’s New York City studio

The Costs of War Economic impact Brought in the Gilded Age- an era characterized by greed North become industrial South would remained somewhat agricultural but struggle to survive Land Grant College Act- established universities from money gotten from the sale of public lands

The Costs of War .

The Costs of War

The Costs of War Societal impact Many soldiers were hurt or maimed, drifted from town to town Homes and cities were destroyed Many felt the war was noble cause that failed African-Americans were free, but did not have resources to start a new life

The Costs of War Political impact Cemented the idea of federal authority over states Nationalism grows amongst citizens

Quiz: The War’s End What event darkened the Union's victory in April 1865? A. the assassination of President Lincoln B. the battle at Appomattox Court House C. the siege at Petersburg D. the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment

Quiz: Explaining the North's Victory Which of the following factors might have better enabled the Confederacy to win the war? A. aid from Britain or France B. conviction of its citizens C. increased cotton production D. skilled military leadership

Quiz: The Costs of War What significant loss did both the North and the South suffer as a result of the war? A. the breakdown of political parties B. the collapse of industry C. devastating human casualties D. extensive property damage