1. In this class we
are in our seats
with all electronics
Put away when
the bell rings.

2. ALL make-up
work due
On Friday!
There will be
NO exceptions.

3. Work with
A partner
Image Analysis

4. Falling Apart Key Terms Roots of Civil War John Brown/Harper’s Ferry
Roots of Civil War
John Brown/Harper’s Ferry
Election of 1860
Secession
Northern Strengths and Weaknesses
Southern Strengths and Weaknesses

5. Roots of the Civil War…. Sectionalism began even during
Colonial times, when different geography
Caused the North and South to develop
Differently
The founders failed to deal with slavery
At the constitutional convention because they
Were afraid the south would leave
Compromises during the antebellum
Period did not work.

6. 1850s: CIVIL WAR IS NEAR!!!

7. HOW’D WE GET TO THIS POINT?!?

8. HOW’D WE GET TO THIS POINT?!?
The South won’t sign it unless we get to keep slaves.

9. HOW’D WE GET TO THIS POINT?!?
Industrial vs
Agricultural

10. HOW’D WE GET TO THIS POINT?!?

11. John Brown Attacks Harper’s Ferry
John Brown was an ABOLITIONIST—He believed slavery should be
Illegal everywhere, even if it took violence to get rid of it. He was
Also probably mentally ill.
Wanted to lead a raid to start a slave revolution in the South.
October 16, 1859—Brown leads 18 men in an attack on the armory
At Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. Planned to take the weapons and give them out to slaves to free themselves.
But 2 days later, Brown and his men were surrounded by a unit of US
Marines led by Robert E. Lee. 10 of Brown’s men were killed, Brown was Captured and hung.

12. Election of 1860 Lincoln won the election with only 40% of the
Vote, but he won larger Northern states .
Lincoln (Republican)-Slavery should NOT spread
To the territories in the west.
Breckinridge (Southern Democrat)-Slavery
Should be permitted in the territories.
Douglas (Northern Democrat)-Popular
Sovereignty in the territories.

13. Secession!

14. The North Strengths Weaknesses Had to invade and conquer the south.
Poor generals, especially in the early part of
War
Political division. There were a lot of
Democrats in the North who did not support
The war and wanted to negotiate a
Settlement.
Strengths
Possessed more than 75% of the nation’s monetary wealth
Had more than 75% of the nation’s railroads, a big advantage for moving troops
Bigger navy to blockade the south
Population. 22 million whites vs. the South with only 9 million. Irish immigrants
Fresh off the boat into the army.

15. The South Strengths Weaknesses Playing Defense on their home turf.
Cotton economy to trade for goods from
England and France
More rural population, men more used
To guns and difficult conditions
Excellent Generals. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall
Jackson, Jeb Stuart
Weaknesses
Smaller population. Only 9 million whites to
22 million in the north.
Had to keep men in rear areas to prevent any
Slave uprisings.
Lack of industry and transport. Needed other
Countries to sell them food, weapons, uniforms