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The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War
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The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War
Key Terms Thirteenth Amendment John Wilkes Booth Land Grant College Act
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Grant continued towards Richmond, but was stopped at Petersburg, a major railroad center
It was the confederate’s last major stand in the east The War’s End
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The War’s End Powerful artillery such as this cannon, known as the “Dictator,” helped the Union secure a victory at Petersburg after months of siege.
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Congress with Lincoln’s support, proposed the 13th Amendment
Peace talks with confederates did not produce results The War’s End
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April 9th 1864, Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House
The official end of the war was in June The War’s End
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The War’s End April 14, 1864, Lincoln was attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in D.C. and was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln died the next morning His murder united the northerners
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Explaining the North's Victory
South Advantages Strong leadership More commitment Disadvantages Money No European aid
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Explaining the North's Victory
Advantages Lincoln More population, technology, military Disadvantages Less commitment
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Explaining the North's Victory
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The Costs of War America never had experienced any war quite so dividing or bloody Photographs made war come to life for citizens
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The Costs of War Civil War photographer Mathew Brady’s New York City studio
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The Costs of War Economic impact
Brought in the Gilded Age- an era characterized by greed North become industrial South would remained somewhat agricultural but struggle to survive Land Grant College Act- established universities from money gotten from the sale of public lands
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The Costs of War .
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The Costs of War
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The Costs of War Societal impact
Many soldiers were hurt or maimed, drifted from town to town Homes and cities were destroyed Many felt the war was noble cause that failed African-Americans were free, but did not have resources to start a new life
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The Costs of War Political impact
Cemented the idea of federal authority over states Nationalism grows amongst citizens
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Quiz: The War’s End What event darkened the Union's victory in April 1865? A. the assassination of President Lincoln B. the battle at Appomattox Court House C. the siege at Petersburg D. the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment
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Quiz: Explaining the North's Victory
Which of the following factors might have better enabled the Confederacy to win the war? A. aid from Britain or France B. conviction of its citizens C. increased cotton production D. skilled military leadership
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Quiz: The Costs of War What significant loss did both the North and the South suffer as a result of the war? A. the breakdown of political parties B. the collapse of industry C. devastating human casualties D. extensive property damage
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