Civil War By:#5

Introduction The Civil War was a dangerous war, and very scary. The Civil War was a dangerous war, and very scary. It went for 4 years and it killed, about 2 million people. It went for 4 years and it killed, about 2 million people. The purpose of the war was to end slavery and that’s why it’s important. The purpose of the war was to end slavery and that’s why it’s important. The Union and Confederate was the main purpose of the war. The Union and Confederate was the main purpose of the war.

Vicksburg o Vicksburg was a city that was seat of Warren County, western Mississippi. o In May and also June of 1863,General Ulysses S. Grant’s armies approached on Vicksburg, looking around the city and locating information about Confederate army under John Palmerton. o On July 4, Vicksburg gave up after operations. o That was the highest point of one of the most interesting military campaigns of the war.

The Union and Confederate Armies In 1861, the North and South weren’t ready to fight. In 1861, the North and South weren’t ready to fight. They both were in the position where they had to build strong armies. They both were in the position where they had to build strong armies. Union soldiers wore dark blue jackets, light blue pants, a blue cap, and black shoes. Union soldiers wore dark blue jackets, light blue pants, a blue cap, and black shoes. The Confederate soldiers were different, they wore long gray shirts, light blue pants, and gray jackets. The Confederate soldiers were different, they wore long gray shirts, light blue pants, and gray jackets. The soldiers did improve by working harder then earlier in the year. The soldiers did improve by working harder then earlier in the year.

The Battle of Gettysburg During the first two wars, the Confederacy won many battles in the East, and all these victories kept the Union army from capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia. During the first two wars, the Confederacy won many battles in the East, and all these victories kept the Union army from capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia. On July 1, a group of Confederate soldiers entered the town of Gettysburg, looking for a supply of shoes. On July 1, a group of Confederate soldiers entered the town of Gettysburg, looking for a supply of shoes. To their surprise, Union soldiers were also in town. To their surprise, Union soldiers were also in town. When fighting broke out, both armies rushed to Gettysburg. The battle was about a turning point of the war. When fighting broke out, both armies rushed to Gettysburg. The battle was about a turning point of the war. As it comes, the Confederacy never again once again invaded the North. As it comes, the Confederacy never again once again invaded the North.

Military Tactics and Technology The technology and tactics were help to the soldiers fighting in wars. The technology and tactics were help to the soldiers fighting in wars. The new tactics and technology help soldiers fight, defend, and win wars. The new tactics and technology help soldiers fight, defend, and win wars. The rifles were more accurate from greater distances than the old muskets. The rifles were more accurate from greater distances than the old muskets. The new guns changed the tactics of war. The new guns changed the tactics of war. The defenders couldn’t defend their self as they got close. The defenders couldn’t defend their self as they got close. Then, they can use the cannons, called artillery, to shoot their prey. Then, they can use the cannons, called artillery, to shoot their prey.

Combat Conditions Civil War combat was a nightmare on so many levels, that you can’t imagine. Civil War combat was a nightmare on so many levels, that you can’t imagine. Attacks on enemy positions usually started with fence artillery shelling that filled the air with deafening noise and clouds of stinging, black smoke. Attacks on enemy positions usually started with fence artillery shelling that filled the air with deafening noise and clouds of stinging, black smoke. Bullets and artillery shells tore into the attackers, ripping off arms, legs, and heads. Bullets and artillery shells tore into the attackers, ripping off arms, legs, and heads. When battles ended, thousands of soldiers on both sides laid dead. When battles ended, thousands of soldiers on both sides laid dead. Wounded men cried out in thirst and pain. Wounded men cried out in thirst and pain. Many of soldiers died before they can get help. Many of soldiers died before they can get help.

Medical Care The South had a few tools to use The South had a few tools to use The North had more tools to use to cure the men than the South did. The North had more tools to use to cure the men than the South did. If men had to cut of some parts of their body so the wound or disease won’t spread. If men had to cut of some parts of their body so the wound or disease won’t spread. But, the doctors can’t always cure the problem. But, the doctors can’t always cure the problem. The North and South tried to ease the suffering. The North and South tried to ease the suffering.

Food and Drink Some food caused heath problems and made the soldiers unhappy on both sides. Some food caused heath problems and made the soldiers unhappy on both sides. Soldiers had to carry food that won’t spoil fast. Soldiers had to carry food that won’t spoil fast. Ate beef and pork that was pickled in salt water. Ate beef and pork that was pickled in salt water. It would get so salty that the soldiers had to boil it in water for a very long time. It would get so salty that the soldiers had to boil it in water for a very long time. Usually drank coffee. Usually drank coffee. Would pick berries. Would pick berries. Blue Berries Berries Coffee

Conditions on the Home Front Women had to do everything since the men were gone. Women had to do everything since the men were gone. All families were worried and loosing money. All families were worried and loosing money. Men in the front lines were more likely to get shoot. Men in the front lines were more likely to get shoot. Many people were unhappy with the hardships. Many people were unhappy with the hardships.

From Gettysburg to Appomattox. The Union also had won an important victory in the West. The Union also had won an important victory in the West. Soldiers under General Ulysses S. Grant captured Vicksburg. Soldiers under General Ulysses S. Grant captured Vicksburg. A Confederate fort that over looked Mississippi River. A Confederate fort that over looked Mississippi River. The capture gave the Union control of the river, splitting the Confederate in half. The capture gave the Union control of the river, splitting the Confederate in half. After 4 years of fighting, the soldiers finally laid their weapons down. After 4 years of fighting, the soldiers finally laid their weapons down. The Civil War was over. The Civil War was over.

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