1. The South

2. Secession Election of 1860 – South feels helpless December 20, 1860 – S. Carolina leaves union –“Only in spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared” (William Sherman) January 9, 1861 – Mississippi leaves –FL, AL, GA, LA, and TX follow Virginia refuses to fight against Southern states –Largest and most industrialized –AK, TN, NC follow

3. Confederate States of America Formed in Montgomery, AL –11 total states Own capital –Richmond, VA Own constitution –“protected and recognized” slavery –“sovereign and independent” states Own song –DixieDixie Jefferson Davis (MS) – President Alexander Stephens (GA) – Vice president

4. Generals Robert E. Lee –Most celebrated –Reluctant to secede –Extremely aggressive in battle Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson –Battle of Bull Run: 1 st Confederate Victory –Tactics still studied today George Pickett –Battle of Gettysburg: “Pickett’s Charge”

5. Strengths Home Terrain Defensive strategy Existence = Win –“War of Northern Aggression” Military tradition Excellent leadership Power of cotton Who doesn’t like an underdog?

6. Weaknesses Building everything from scratch 1/3 less people –8 million Lacked factories and industries Unrecognized by the world Slave population Local and limited governments Food shortages