Antietam Sept 17, 1862 Causalities Who won? Why is it important? “Bloodiest Day” Causalities Union- 12,400 Confederate- 10,320 Who won? Why is it important?
Vicksburg (Mississippi) May 18- July 3, 1863 Union Victory Last hold Confederacy had on the Mississippi River Why is it important? Split the Confederacy in half No more help from the west Grant’s career
Gettysburg Pennsylvania Lee invaded the North Pickett’s Charge Last time this would happen Pickett’s Charge Gettysburg Address Why is it important? One of two times North was invaded
Sherman’s March to the Sea Burning of Atlanta 1864 campaign Started in November Total War Not just a battle Not just Sherman’s fault As civilians retreated, they burned crops, etc. Why is it important?
Appomattox Campaign March 29-April 9, 1865 General Philip Sherman and George Custer Blocked supply lines for Lee and blocked his retreat
Appomattox Court House Surrender William McLean