1. The Civil War…
Sherman’s March to the Sea—Gen. William T. Sherman intended to destroy the CSA war effort
Goal was to destroy CSA food supply/disrupt trade/break communications
His Army was judged by foreign observers to be the greatest fighting force on the planet
Became infamous in the south for destroying so many towns/plantations and allowing Atlanta to burn to the ground
Taking Atlanta & “Marching through Georgia” ensured Lincoln’s re-election
Continued on through the Carolinas
Lee vs. Grant
Grant was not intimidated by Lee—admired and respected him, but had a job to do
Lee was doing whatever he could to keep his army intact—was fighting as long as his men followed him
Grant continued to attack Lee in order to deplete CSA forces and supplies
Some of the bloodiest fighting of the war resulted in the fall of Richmond (April 1865) and Lee’s Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, VA later that month—ends the war
Grant’s terms of surrender were the first step in healing the nation—Rebels were not held as P.O.W.’s—were disbanded and sent home

2. Impacts of the Civil War
The Civil War…Impacts
Impacts of the Civil War
The Lost Generation—More American casualties than all other US wars combined
Ended Secession as a threat
No longer an option
US is seen as a single unit—fewer sectional rivalries
Ended Slavery in America
Increased the power of the Federal Government
Poverty in the South—still an impact today
Westward Migration—displaced citizens, former slaves, soldiers
Slavery was no longer holding America back
Chance for many to start a new life
Industrial Boom in America—
Civil War established major industries—Steel, RR, Timber, Manufacturing
World trade was possible again—no blockade
New generation of leaders—impacts all parts of American Life