1. Museum of the Battle Of Chancellorsville
By Christian Cirillo
Information
Leaders
Weaponry
Artifacts
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2. Christian A Cirillo
As the curator of the museum, I would like to introduce myself just a bit. I'm Christian, from Cleveland and a tall man that looks and sounds like the gorgeous man to the left, my long lost brother Chewbacca. Enough about me.Hope you enjoy your journey through the museum 
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4. Leaders
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5. Weaponry
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6. Artifacts
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7. Confederate vs Union (BIG IDEA)
This battle was a typically smaller battle in the Civil War. This battle was fought between the Confederates (U.S) and the Union (U.S). The Battle of Chancellorsville was a Confederate victory. (More explained on further slides.)
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8. When and Where?
The Battle of Chancellorsville was fought in a small county, Spotsylvania county, in Virginia, near Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. This battle did not last very long, as it went from Thursday April 30th, until Wednesday May 6th, of This site is now an attraction to many, called the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park.
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9. Who and What
There were a few different leaders and generals for the Confederate and Union sides in this battle. Robert E. Lee was an important part to the Confederate side in not just this battle, but the whole war. He served as a commander for the Confederate side. Stonewall Jackson was a general, who fought and served well for the Confederates, after Robert E. Lee. On the Union side they had General Joseph Hooker (shown above). He is well known for taking down General Robert E. Lee in this battle in This battle was fought after the Battle of Fredericksburg. Confederates took a victory, with General Stonewall Jackson, badly injured.
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10. Why?
This was the third attempt to break through Lee’s defensive lines and try to take Richmond, capital of the Confederacy. Using firearms and cannons, lead the slaughter to many Union soldiers. Lee kept up his defenses against the Union. The Union tried to sneak to the back and force the Confederates to retreat to Richmond. The difficult plan surprisingly worked out, and the South retreated. Unfortunately the North lost, because they lost more men, and did not gain advantage in the capital of Richmond.
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11. Robert E Lee
Born January 19th, 1807 in Stratford Hall, Virginia, and soon became a general leader for the Confederate army. He commanded the army throughout Virginia, throughout this Battle, close to Chancellorsville, Virginia. He served in the war from 1861 to He had 7 kids throughout his life. After his long life, and successful defending and battles, he ended up dying of a stroke in October, of 1870.
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12. Joseph Hooker
Joseph Hooker was born in November 13th, of 1814 in Hadley, Massachusetts. His life career was a United States Army Officer and was soon granted general for the Union in the Civil War. He was most known for his battle at Chancellorsville against Robert E. Lee, and unfortunately was defeated. Joseph later on died after his long and successful life, in October of 1879.
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13. Stonewall Jackson
Jackson served as a Confederate general in the Civil War, and became one of the most known generals after General Robert E. Lee. He played a huge fighting and leading role in this battle, and lead the Confederacy to a big victory. Jackson was hit by a bullet from an ally (friendly fire). After being wounded, he died 8 days later on pneumonia.
Jackson was well-known as Robert E. Lee’s best general. His plans were responsible for the numerous victories the Confederates achieved during the first half of the Civil War. His death at Chancellorsville is seen by many as the most important moment of the Civil War. Without his main strategist, Lee and the Confederates were not able to maintain their momentum throughout the war.
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14. 1832 Foot Artillery Sword
These swords were a large melee weapon during these times. Mostly generals and commanders used these weapons against each other. This sword (shown above) was a deadly weapon and was usually a big factor in deaths by melee weapons.
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15. Colt Army Model 1860
Lots of people during the Civil War times used this weapon (shown above). Mostly commanders and generals used this, but often times soldiers used this handgun. This would fire off a big shot, with a big kick, and kill the target. This weapon is one of the most deadly, during these times.
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16. Cannon
Cannons were used by both sides in this battle (and war). Confederates and the Union used this weapon to take out a big target or a large field of enemies. Cannon balls were fired at the target, and many people were left dead, at the hands of this weapon.
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17. Vessel (Artifact)
These were often used on Civil War ships. These protected the ships barrier from enemies ammunition. Most had duel hauls were there to protect from shots that were fired at the war ships.
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18. Bullets (Artifact)
Bullets were probably one of the biggest artifacts in Civil War history. Fired from different sides and many different guns from all around, the shells and bullets are fired and later on found in the future, and turned in for cash. These are often really cool to find at battle sites, it’s a great part of our American history.
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19. Belt Buckle (Artifact)
Belt buckles are another big thing that are usually found in battle fields. Generals and commanders usually wore belt buckles and when they were killed they either fell off or were taken off their dead body. It was rare for soldiers and other people to wear such big and nice belt buckles.
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