Chapter 3 Analysis: The Clash of Amateur Armies

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Chapter 3 Analysis: The Clash of Amateur Armies The American Civil War Mr. Contipodero

The Basics Both armies were not ready for war Confederacy – no arms/weapons Union – lack of organization in military

“Cotton is King” Confederacy wanted England and France to intervene in war If England couldn’t get cotton from mills The South could send cotton for troops The South put on the pressure

Making Weapons South reluctantly imported European goods Small arms, gunpowder, bullets Captured arms from the Union

First Battle of Bull Run

Main Characters - North General Irvin McDowell “Forward to Richmond!” Northern troops were not fast-moving Urgency develops

Main Characters - Confederacy General P.G.T. Beauregard General Joseph Johnston Colonel Thomas Jackson

1st Battle of Bull Run July 1861 Manassas Junction in VA “The Fight of the Amateurs!” Various uniforms Soldiers would break ranks to Drink water, get shade, eat blackberries Some men ran away but most fought

1st Battle of Bull Run Stats Union 2,896 Casualties General McDowell 28 – 35,000 troops Confederacy 1,982 Casualties 32-34,000 troops

The Tide Has Turned McDowell’s troops pushed through Confederates Thomas Jackson’s Stand “There is Jackson standing like a stonewall!” Rally cry for the Virginians Confederates pushed forward

The Result McDowell called for the retreat Union troops remained steady Not enough drilling for counterattack Retreated to Centerville – closer to Washington Confederates did not pursue – very tired

The Traffic Jam? Hundreds of Washingtonians Wagons, buggies, etc… Both sides unorganized The Realization…

Your Assignment Open your notebooks Create a notes section titled, “The First Battle of Bull Run” Complete Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions How did Virginia Military Institute (V.M.I.) Professor, Thomas Jackson get his nickname? According to the chapter and the PowerPoint presentation, name 3 unique occurrences before, during, and/or after the First Battle of Bull Run. After the First Battle of Bull Run, what realities of war did both sides discover?

Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Bull_Run http://americancivilwar.com/bullrun.html Video http://www.history.com/videos/first-battle-of-bull-run#first-battle-of-bull-run