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Civil War Continued
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War in the East:
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George B. McClellan Appointed to lead the army of the Potomac – or the Union army in Virginia McClellan and the slows– he drilled his men for half a year before he went to battle “Seven Days Battle” – a series of battles where the Union forces try to capture Richmond. (June 25 – July ) victory for the Confederates!
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Second Battle of Bull Run – another resounding victory for the ConfederateS & now Lee decided to enter into enemy soil McClellan has a tremendous stroke of luck – found Lee’s army orders wrapped around a bunch of cigars ANTIETAM – Bloodiest single day in American history – Casualties totaled more than 26,000 – happened September 17, 1862 in Maryland – Stalemate – Union victory because CSA - retreats
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Battle of Antietam “Bloodiest Single Day of the War”
September 17, 1862 23,000 casualties
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Emancipation Proclamation – because of the Union victory at Antietam – Lincoln presents to the public his Emancipation Proclamation (Military Tactic) States – slaves are free in all states that are in rebellion against the USA(Union) What about border states?
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Emancipation in 1863
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The Emancipation Proclamation
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The Southern View of Emancipation
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African-American Recruiting Poster
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African-American Recruiting Poster
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African-Americans in Civil War Battles
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Black Troops Freeing Slaves
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August Saint-Gaudens Memorial to Col. Robert Gould Shaw
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