1. Chapter 16. Section 2 Life in the Army Main Idea: Both Union and Confederate soldiers endured many hardships serving in the army during the Civil War

2. Those Who Fought Majority of soldiers in Civil War were between the ages of 18- 30 Farmers made up largest group among the Civil War soldiers Many viewed going to war as an adventure Most soldiers were born in the U.S. but immigrants from different countries also served- German& Irish made up the largest ethnic groups

3. Those Who Fought cont‘d Beginning of war- African Americans wanted to fight- saw war as a way to end slavery Neither the North or South accepted African Americans into their armies Eventually North took African Americans into their armies Native Americans served on both sides Union- 2 million soldiers Confederacy- less than a million

4. Why did they fight?? Sought adventure and glory To escape to boredom of farm and factory work Friends and neighbors did it Money offered by North and South Loyal to country and state

5. Turning civilians into soldiers After enlisting volunteers were sent to camp for training Camp looked like a sea of tents- each tent held 2 to 20 men Soldier had a set schedule that they had to follow a set schedule: - breakfast and role call - Several drill sessions - In between drills and meals, soldiers were on guard duty, cut wood for campfires, dug trenches for latrines, and cleaned up the camp

6. Turning civilians into soldiers cont’d Shortly after soldiers came to camp they got their uniforms and equipment Union- blue uniforms Confederate- gray uniforms Union Soldiers Clothing of poor quality shoes were made of leather that fell apart when they got wet Confederate Soldiers Some states had trouble supplying uniforms while others had many Lacked shoes- marched over frozen ground in bare feet After battles, soldiers took boots and coats from dead soldiers

7. Turning civilians into soldiers cont’d In the camps they received Field- food supply limited; some went hungry http://www.massieschool.com/civil-war/images/soldiers.jpg http://www.blueandgrey.zoomshare.com/files/union_ soldier_2_.jpg http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-oldwest/ConfederateSoldier.jpg

8. Hardships of army life Soldiers were often wet and cold The camps were unsanitary Not only were camps filthy so were the soldiers: - went weeks without washing or bathing - bedding, bodies, and clothing became infested with lice and fleas Hygiene- conditions and practices that promote health Latrines- outdoor toilets

9. Changes in military technology Weapons and battle tactics advanced and improved Rifle- gun with a grooved barrel that causes a bullet to spin through the air Minie ball- bullet with a hollow base Ironclad- warships covered with iron

10. The End of Chapter 16 section 2 By: Victoria Welch Kaitlin Thompson Luke Carron Brian Bobak http://airbnb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/smiley-face.gif http://www.magicreef.co.nz/images/Fruit.jpg http://sneakerparter.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/air-jordan-logo.jpg http://aprilsbeachvolleyballblog.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451bc1f69e20120a65fd60c970b-p i http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xd9TCSIbfMY/SwXrA0b6NCI/AAAAAAAACKs/48NLGJH74n4/s400/Pikachu_thunderbolt.png