Chapter 16: The Civil War Section 1: The War Begins Americans Choose Sides The Butter Battle Book Dr. Seuss Provide details on what happened at Ft. Sumter-be SURE to include facts from beginning to end! List 4 of the things Lincoln discussed in his Inaugural address: “There can be no neutrals in this war, only patriots-or traitors” ~Stephen Douglas Choosing Sides List the states on each side of the conflict. Read carefully the sections titled Northern Resources and Southern Resources, of all the things listed, what do you think are the most important strengths of the North and of the South? List 2 of each. Union States Confederate States List the 4 border states: Why were the border states different? Preparing for War What motivated men to join the army? Training the Soldiers Take notes on the problems of the following: Uniforms: Training: Supplies: Give 4 examples of how civilians helped the war effort.

Chapter 16 Section 2: The War in the East First Battle of Bull Run Date Location Winner Importance Battle of the Seven Days Date Location Winner Importance Second Battle of Bull Run Date Location Winner Importance Battle of Antietam Date Location Winner Location Breaking the Union Blockade For each of the generals below write 3 details of their service. The Union’s Naval Strategy How did the Union blockade hurt the Confederacy? How was the Confederacy able to sometimes break the blockade? Clash of the Ironclads Define Ironclad: How did ironclads revolutionize naval warfare? Irvin McDowell Robert E. Lee George B. McClellan

Chapter 16 Section 3: The War in the West Union Strategy in the West In the space below record 3 details about Ulysses S. Grant. Explain 2 reasons why the Union wanted to control the Mississippi River. 1. 2. 3. Battle of Shiloh Date Location Winner Importance New Orleans Vicksburg Why was New Orleans so important? How did David Farragut manage to get past the forts guarding New Orleans? What prevented the invasion of Vicksburg? What did the Union do to force Vicksburg to surrender? In the space below record 3 details about David Farragut. View the Vicksburg Strategy feature on pages 526-527. Answer the “Geography Skills” questions on the lines below. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2.

Chapter 16 Section 4: Daily Life during the War Emancipation Proclamation:(define) Give 2 reasons why Lincoln found Emancipation to be a difficult issue: Opinions of the Proclamation The Democratic Party Abolitionists Abraham Lincoln Edwin Stanton African Americans in the War Opposition to the War Achievements Struggles Copperheads Northern Draft Briefly describe what life was like for soldiers and civilians below. Battlefield Prisoners of War Civilians Clara Barton Sally Louisa Tompkins

Chapter 16 Section 5: The Tide of War Turns The Battle of Gettysburg When? How long? What triggered it? Casualties? Aftermath: Wilderness Campaign Sherman strikes the South Goal: Reasons for failure: Union Plan: Details of Sherman’s campaign: Consequences: The South Surrenders Describe the events that led to Lee’s surrender: Effects of the War