1. The Civil War Continued

2. Emancipation Proclamation
Executive order freeing slaves in all regions behind Confederate lines
It did not apply to slave states that had not seceded

3. Both Sides Face Political Problems
Suspended the writ of habeas corpus- a person’s right to trial
Support decreases resulting in conscription (a draft)
Draft riots

4. African-Americans Fight for Freedom
Made up 10% of Union army
Discriminated
Served in separate regiments
Slaves in Confederacy aided Union

5. War Affects Economy Southern food shortage North – how to pay for war?
Nation’s 1st income tax

6. Soldiers on Both Sides Suffer
Harsh conditions
Disease, poor food
Clara Barton: Union nurse, served on front lines

7. Chancellorsville Victory for South Stonewall Jackson dies
Lee advances into Northern territory

8. Gettysburg Northern victory Turning point of war
Crippled Southern army

10. Gettysburg Address
Famous speech given by Lincoln, Nov. 1863, at the dedication of a national cemetery on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg

11. Ulysses S. Grant & William Tecumseh Sherman
Grant appointed commander of all Union armies
Grant appoints Sherman over Miss. division

12. Sherman’s March Marches to the sea and destroys everything in his path
Takes Savannah, GA
Burns Atlanta

13. Surrender at Appomattox
Grant and Lee meet
Confederacy surrenders
Lincoln requests generous terms for South
The Civil War is over