Civil War North vs. South Civil War Facts

North vs. South 11 states broke away (seceded) from the United States to form the Confederate States of America. South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee. The Rebel flag – flag of the Confederate States of America

Civil War Map

Confederate States of America The Confederate States had their own army with leaders – just like a country. They wore gray uniforms. Confederate President – Jefferson Davis Confederate General – Robert E. Lee

Confederate States of America Robert E. Lee – Confederate General

The United States of America The United States was called “the Union” during the Civil War. They wore navy blue. Union President – Abraham Lincoln Union General – Ulysses S. Grant

The United States of America Ulysses S. Grant – Union General Abraham Lincoln – President of the Union

Advantages of North and South North money railroads more people industry/factories more trade Lincoln South fighting for way of life generals knew the land

Civil War Begins The war began in 1861 when Confederate troops fired on a Union fort – Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Bull Run – 1 st battle

Civil War Battles How many battles were there? Famous Battles: Antietam Gettysburg Vicksburg

Gettysburg Address President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at the dedication of a cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was called the Gettysburg Address Over 23,000 Union soldiers died there. “Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent….”

Civil War Ends General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant and the North wins the war at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865.

Civil War Facts Union States vs. Confederate States of America (North vs. South) Lasted 4 years The Union (North) won the war Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth – a few days after Lee surrenders

Civil Rights Amendments after war 13 th amendment – makes slavery illegal – ends slavery 14 th amendment – gives citizenship to all African Americans 15 th amendment – gave BLACK MEN the right to vote. 13 th – FREE 14 th – CITIZENS 15 th - VOTE