Take out Civil War Map Activity #1 Prepare for Notes

Lincoln’s Election Lincoln’s Election angered many in South North outvoted South Within days SC secedes

Secession Before Inauguration in 1861 SC, AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TX By time of War’s Start VA, AR, NC and TN

A New Southern Nation The Confederate States of America Modeled after Articles of Confederation when states had tons of power Capitol in Richmond, VA President Jefferson Davis

Scramble for Southern Forts Federal Government abandons many military forts throughout the South In SC the state militia captures many forts in Charleston Not Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor which is still held by Federal Forces

Ft. Sumter Flip in Resource Packet to pg 13 Map of Ft. Sumter Why is Ft Sumter important to the South

Union v. Confederacy UNION 23 States Pop: 22 Million 4 Million Combat Age CONFEDERACY 11 States Pop: 9 Million 3.5 Million Slaves 1.2 Million Combat Age

Union v. Confederacy UNION Economy 100,000 Factories 1.1 million workers $189m Bank Deposits $56m in gold specie CONFEDERACY Economy 20,000 Factories 101,000 workers $47m Bank Deposits $27m gold specie

The Railroads UNION 20,000 miles of track 70% of US total 96% all equipment CONFEDERACY 9,000 miles of track

Open Resource Packet to 19 Who has all the advantages to win?

Advantages What advantages does the North have? Out produced in Agricultural products and livestock Could increase production and had ability to move products What advantages does the South have? Home field advantage Like fighting the British again Officer Corps

With your Remaining Time Finish Numbering your Packet Read Article 1 & 2 in Resource Packet The First Shots of the Civil War Views of President Lincoln