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1 Chapter 3 Analysis: The Clash of Amateur Armies
The American Civil War Mr. Contipodero

2 The Basics Both armies were not ready for war
Confederacy – no arms/weapons Union – lack of organization in military

3 “Cotton is King” Confederacy wanted
England and France to intervene in war If England couldn’t get cotton from mills The South could send cotton for troops The South put on the pressure

4 Making Weapons South reluctantly imported European goods
Small arms, gunpowder, bullets Captured arms from the Union

5 First Battle of Bull Run

6 Main Characters - North
General Irvin McDowell “Forward to Richmond!” Northern troops were not fast-moving Urgency develops

7 Main Characters - Confederacy
General P.G.T. Beauregard General Joseph Johnston Colonel Thomas Jackson

8 1st Battle of Bull Run July 1861 Manassas Junction in VA
“The Fight of the Amateurs!” Various uniforms Soldiers would break ranks to Drink water, get shade, eat blackberries Some men ran away but most fought

9 1st Battle of Bull Run Stats
Union 2,896 Casualties General McDowell 28 – 35,000 troops Confederacy 1,982 Casualties 32-34,000 troops

10 The Tide Has Turned McDowell’s troops pushed through Confederates
Thomas Jackson’s Stand “There is Jackson standing like a stonewall!” Rally cry for the Virginians Confederates pushed forward

11 The Result McDowell called for the retreat
Union troops remained steady Not enough drilling for counterattack Retreated to Centerville – closer to Washington Confederates did not pursue – very tired

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13 The Traffic Jam? Hundreds of Washingtonians Wagons, buggies, etc…
Both sides unorganized The Realization…

14 Your Assignment Open your notebooks
Create a notes section titled, “The First Battle of Bull Run” Complete Discussion Questions

15 Discussion Questions How did Virginia Military Institute (V.M.I.) Professor, Thomas Jackson get his nickname? According to the chapter and the PowerPoint presentation, name 3 unique occurrences before, during, and/or after the First Battle of Bull Run. After the First Battle of Bull Run, what realities of war did both sides discover?

16 Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Bull_Run
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