1. Wartime
Civil War

2. The Beginning of the War
The Confederate States of America (CSA) fired on Fort Sumter
Lincoln calls on the state militias for 75,000 troops in response
Lincoln’s goal is to preserve the Union at any cost

3. Lincoln’s Goal
“My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slaves I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that.” (Lincoln's Letter to Horace Greeley)

4. The First Battle
The first true battle fought between the two sides was at Bull Run -1861
The North believed it would be a swift victory
Many civilians showed up to watch and picnic
The Rebels were able to get the upper hand however and shouting the “Rebel Yell” they charged breaking the Union line
Civilians were retreating along with the soldiers

5. The Battle of Bull Run

6. Effects of The Battle of Bull Run
There were about 3,000 Union casualties and only about 1,750 Rebel casualties
The North had believed that this was going to be a short war, this battle proved it wouldn’t be
This battle gave the South hope that they could win

7. Casualties of War
The Civil War had more casualties than any other war America has fought

8. Disease For every three men killed in battle, five died of disease
The main reason for this was lack of sterile medical equipment or decent medicine
Gangrene was a serious issue among the wounded as well

9. Photography The Civil War is the first war were photos were taken
It was the first time civilians were getting a glimpse into the realities of war
Bodies were sometimes moved to be more dramatic
Photojournalism first became a thing during the Civil War, one of the most well know of whom is Mathew Brady