Chapter 16 Sec 2 Early Years of the War

First Battle of Bull Run In Virginia near town of Manassas and Bull Run River. In Virginia near town of Manassas and Bull Run River. Northern Forces led by Gen. Irwin McDowell. Northern Forces led by Gen. Irwin McDowell. South Led by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard South Led by Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard

Bull Run Cont. North was pushing South back until Southern reinforcements led by Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson came. North was pushing South back until Southern reinforcements led by Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson came. North retreats North retreats

Shock for the North North thought this would be a quick war. They might have underestimated the enemy. North thought this would be a quick war. They might have underestimated the enemy. Lincoln calls for more troops Lincoln calls for more troops Also appoints new general George B. McClellan to head Army of Potomac Also appoints new general George B. McClellan to head Army of Potomac

War at Sea Lincoln orders Blockade on Southern Ports Lincoln orders Blockade on Southern Ports North did not have enough ships to stop southern blockade runners. North needed more ships. North did not have enough ships to stop southern blockade runners. North needed more ships. South needed more ships to counter the blockades. South needed more ships to counter the blockades.

Merrimack/Monitor South salvages a Northern Ship named the Marrimack. They cover the wooden ship with think iron plates and rename this ironclad the Virginia. South salvages a Northern Ship named the Marrimack. They cover the wooden ship with think iron plates and rename this ironclad the Virginia. North makes their own called the Monitor North makes their own called the Monitor

Merrimack and Monitor Battle On March 9, 1862 these two ships go into battle. On March 9, 1862 these two ships go into battle. They are unable to sink each other. They are unable to sink each other. Battle is significant because it marks a new age in navel warfare. Battle is significant because it marks a new age in navel warfare.

War in the West Union Forces led by Ulysses S. Grant, captured many forts along the Tennessee and Mississippi River. Union Forces led by Ulysses S. Grant, captured many forts along the Tennessee and Mississippi River. Grant becomes hero to the North Grant becomes hero to the North

Battle of Shiloh Near town of Corinth in MI battle near church named Shiloh, South attacks North before reinforcement arrive. Near town of Corinth in MI battle near church named Shiloh, South attacks North before reinforcement arrive. Battle lasts 2 days. 20,000 casualties on both sides. North wins and is in great position to take full control of Mississippi River Battle lasts 2 days. 20,000 casualties on both sides. North wins and is in great position to take full control of Mississippi River

New Orleans Falls Union naval forces led by Davis Farragut captures the city of New Orleans, largest city in the south. Union naval forces led by Davis Farragut captures the city of New Orleans, largest city in the south. Another important victory for North. Another important victory for North.

War in the East McClellan’s Peninsular Campaign-Instead of moving over land like Lincoln wished, McClellan moved ships to peninsular between York and James rivers. This took weeks. McClellan’s Peninsular Campaign-Instead of moving over land like Lincoln wished, McClellan moved ships to peninsular between York and James rivers. This took weeks.

Robert E. Lee/James Stuart General Robert E. Lee commanded southern troops against McClellan on way to Richmond. General Robert E. Lee commanded southern troops against McClellan on way to Richmond. James (J.E.B.) Stuart aided Lee and defeated McClellan for control of Richmond James (J.E.B.) Stuart aided Lee and defeated McClellan for control of Richmond

2 nd Battle of Bull Run Aug 29, Confederate and Union troops meet again. Jackson’s and Lee’s forces meet up and defeated the Union army. Aug 29, Confederate and Union troops meet again. Jackson’s and Lee’s forces meet up and defeated the Union army. Instead of being close to take Richmond as Lincoln wanted, Southern troops were now only 20 miles from Washington D.C. Instead of being close to take Richmond as Lincoln wanted, Southern troops were now only 20 miles from Washington D.C.

Battle of Antietam North found a copy of Lee’s orders and knew what Lee was going to do. North found a copy of Lee’s orders and knew what Lee was going to do. McClellan should have attacked while south was waiting for reinforcement but waited allowing South to rebuild defenses. McClellan should have attacked while south was waiting for reinforcement but waited allowing South to rebuild defenses. Battle started on Sept. 17. Single most bloodiest battle of Civil War. Battle started on Sept. 17. Single most bloodiest battle of Civil War. South retreated South retreated

Importance of Battle of Antietam Army of Potomac (North) gain some confidence. Army of Potomac (North) gain some confidence. Marked change in War aim, now concentrating on ending slavery. Marked change in War aim, now concentrating on ending slavery.

McClellan Replaced Lincoln ordered McClellan to “destroy rebel army” as they retreated to Virginia. Lincoln ordered McClellan to “destroy rebel army” as they retreated to Virginia. McClellan hesitates again and Confederates get away. McClellan hesitates again and Confederates get away. Lincoln disgusted with McClellan’s hesitation and failures replaced him with Ambrose Burnside Lincoln disgusted with McClellan’s hesitation and failures replaced him with Ambrose Burnside