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Abe Lincoln
stThe 16th president of the United States is notale for leadin America through the civi war and his preservation of the Union. His strengthening of the national government, modernizing of the American Economy and abloshment of slavery made him one the most belved and famed presidents. -
southern secession
Started on December 20th and extended until June 8th wehn eleven states from the south seperated from the union. After a year the capitol of the south was created in Richmond. -
Jefferson Davis
videoThe President of the Confederate staes was largely viewed as being less superious to Abraham Lincoln in political, economic and military related issues. Although considerd a hero in the south, when looked back at the civil war, he is seen as a huge reason why the south lost the war. -
Blockade
The Union Blockade was a naval tacic used by the North. They were trying to cut off trade and supplies from getting to the south. -
Ulysses S. Grant
videoThe Commander of the Union in the Civil war, later became the 18th president of the United States. He worked his way up the ladder, from recruiting soldiers, all the way to President of the United States. -
Stonewall Jackson
[video](stonewall jackson civil war)After Robert E. Lee, one of the most famous Confederate leaders. He served under Lee in the North Virginia Army. He was killed by friendly fire. -
Battle of Shiloh
rvbuyh44rvbbuyh4rtvbbuyhThis was a battle fought in Tennessee. The south launched a suprise attack on the North and General Grant. The first day of the battle the Confedrates had the advantage but they ultimately lost the battle, faltering on the second day. -
Capture of New Orleans
The Union Captured the city of New Orleans. It was a major turning point as New Orleans was the biggest southern city. -
Battle of Antietam
It was the first major battle of the year on Union ground. It was the bloodiest single day battle in American History. 22,717 were wounded, killed or captured on both sides combined. -
Copperheads
The Copperheads were a group of Northern based Democrats. They were anti-war and wanted a truce to be called between the North and South. They were named after Copperhead snakes. -
Emancipation Proclamtion
An executive order issued by Lincoln. It freed all the slaves in the states that were in rebillion, thus freeing 3.1 of the 4 million slaves. -
The 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
ggrerThe 54th was an Union infantry composed of African-Americans. They were one of the first offical black units in the civil war. They fought extensively and were one of the hardest working units under Union control. -
Siege of Vicksburg
It was the final major battle of the Victorian Campaign. It was another turning point of the war. It was a huge win for the Union. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Had the most casualties in the whole war. Considerd the the turning point in the war. -
Battle of Chattanooga
It was the famous opening battle of the Chickamuga Campaign. The Union forced the southern troops to retreat. -
Robert E. Lee
videoA famous General best known for leading the Confederate Army of Virginia. Altough he was offered control of the Union army by President Lincoln, and that Lee wanted the country to stay intact he stayed and fought for his native State. -
Gettysburg Address
videoIt was speech given by President Lincoln during the Civil War. He discussed things like equality among citizens. The speech was given four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Camp Sumter
The largest camp holding Union Soldiers. At one point it held 33,000 soldiers even though it was meant for 10,000, 12,000 soldiers died there due to terrible living conditions. -
Burning Atlanta
After the Union captured the city of Atlanta, they were orderd to destroy anything in the ity that could havebeen usedto the Confederates advantage. -
Sherman's March
kuyytdyhyrAlso known as the Savannah Campaign, Union forces led by Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman marched from Atlanta to the port of Savannah. Along the way he won battles and destroyed Confederate supplies.
