The United States Civil War
I. Names for the Conflict I. Names for the Conflict
War Between the States The Brothers War War of the Rebellion War to Save the Union Southern War for Independence War of Northern Aggression
II. The North - The United States of America II. The North - The United States of America
Capital - - Washington D.C.
Flag - Stars and Stripes
President- Abraham Lincoln 16th President Republican From Illinois When elected the South Seceded
24 States Stay Loyal
Soldiers of the North The Union Federals Yankees Blue Bellied Devils Billy Yank
Uniforms Dark Blue Jacket Light Blue Pants Dark Blue or Black Hat
III. The South - The Confederate States of America III. The South - The Confederate States of America
Capital - - Richmond, VA
Flag - Stars and Bars
President- Jefferson Davis First/Last President Former Senator from MS Went to West Point
11 Rebel States
Soldiers of the South The Confederacy Rebs Johnnies Rebels Johnny Rebs
Uniforms Gray Jacket Gray Pants Gray Hat Lacked Money - Many Soldiers provided their own