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This battle proved to both sides that this was going to be a drawn out war that would not be won quickly. This battle also proved to the military leaders that they needed to train more in order to be more prepared for what they would face. The training would not be the only important factor but also having experienced solidiers.
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Leaders:
Union: Winfield Scott
Confederate: P.G.T Beauregard
Casualties:
United States: 2,708
Confederates: 1,982
Victor: Confederates
Outcome:
The United States were shocked at the loss to a power they thought they would beat and in turn they began to fear that this war would be longer than anticipated.
The Confederates had a small celebration for their victory and continued on. However, there were long term psychological consequences that led to overconfidence. -
This battle was significant because it reminded the generals and others that this war was going to be long and costly. This was a major blow for both sides as there were a lot of casualties. This also allowed Grant to gain a valuable piece of land in the Mississippi River.
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Leaders:
Union: Ulysses S. Grant
Confederate: Albert Johnston
Casualties:
Union: 13,047
Confederate: 10,669
Victor: Union
Outcome:
Union: This allowed the Union troops to push back Confederates both literally and emotionally. The Union also gained valuable territory.
Confederate: This battle ended the hopes to block to Union from advancing and it didn't help their side in the West. They lost a leader and moral plummeted. -
Leaders:
Union: George McClellan
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties:
Union: 15,849
Confederate: 20,204
Victor: Inconclusive but some say a Confederate Victory
Outcome:
Union: This made it seem like the Union had control of everything but after the battles were over it seemed like the war could change at any given point.
Confederate: This proved that the Confederates needed a strong leader and having Lee gave them an advantage. This allowed Lee to reverse the expectations of the war. -
The significance of this long battle was that it proved that this war was going to be unpredictable. It can seem that one side is in control and then a leader can change the direction of everything. Additionally, the Union forces were pushed back and Lee proved himself as a capable leader.
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This battle was significant because it developed Lees reputation as a tactical leader. It helped to persuade the Union leaders that were in DC to emancipate the slaves in order to keep order in the military. This was significant as well because it was a deciding battle in the Civil War that allowed both sides to campaign.
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Leaders
Union: John Pope
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties
Union: 13,824
Confederate: 8,353
Victor: Confederate
Outcome:
Union: Short Term - This crushed the Union and it delivered a large blow to their moral. Long Term - It allowed McClellan to unite his army against beating the Confederates.
Confederate: Short Term - This gave confidence and turned the war to their side. Long Term - It gave Lee insight into the Union and allowed him to develop a strategic approach that worked best. -
This battle was significant because it showed the Union that they would be able to free all of the slaves if they stayed on the same track. The Union needed this victory because of their previous losses and showed that they could hold their own against the Confederates.
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Leaders
Union: George McClellan
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties
Union: 12,401
Confederate: 10,316
Victor: Union
Outcome
Union: Short - It showed the Union that they could stand up to the Confederates in the East. Long - It allowed Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation which had long term impacts.
Confederate: Short - Lee proves that he can continue to stand his ground. Long - Lee is able to avoid injury and withdraw for later battles that are more significant. -
Leaders
Union: Ulysses Grant
Confederate: John Pemberton
Casualties
Union: 4,910
Confederate: 32,363
Victor: Union
Outcome
Union: Short - There is a moral raise and a turning point in the fortunes of the Union. Long - The Union gained control of the Mississippi River which turned the war on its head.
Confederate: Short - Lee is taken out of the war and is finally out of the picture for a little while. Long - The Confederate troops surrender to the Union and prove they are inferior. -
This battle is significant because it allowed the Union to have control of the Mississippi River and the army of the Union was able to move further South. It also allowed both sides to determine a strategic location to fight and move towards for future battles to come.
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This battle is significant because it involved one of the largest amount of casualties in comparison to any other battle in history. It also was described as the turning point of the war. This was also determined as the place where the Union soldiers were going to be buried.
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Leaders
Union: George Meade
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties
Union: 23,049
Confederate: 28,063
Victor: Union
Outcome
Union: Short - It gives the Union a rally of victories. This being multiple in a row. Long - It gives Lincoln more hope in being able to end the war and boosts the political appearance.
Confederate: Short - Lee is able to escape and hold out longer in the battle. Long - It ended the hopes of them being able to become independent states and Lee couldn't end the war. -
Leaders
Union: Ulysses Grant
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties
Union: 8,150
Confederate: 3,236
Victor: Confederate
Outcome
Union: Short-Grant was able to prove that he could stand up to Lee even in the losses. Long - The Union was given a larger motivation to get the Confederates back after this loss.
Confederate: Short - It showed the Confederates that they were able to hold off their territory even when beaten down. Long - They were broken down and lost soldiers that they needed. -
This battle is significant because it was able to present a hint that trench warfare would later be important in other wars. They were also able to bring needed supplies to Richmond so that they can be better accessed.
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Leaders:
Union: William Sherman
Confederate: William Hardee
Casualties:
Union: 1,300
Confederate: 2,300
Victor: Union
Outcome
Union: Short - The Union learned that they could go deeper into enemy territory and be successful. Long - They got enough strength to win the war overall.
Confederate: Short - They realized that the government couldn't protect them. Long - This was the last part of the war when the backs of the Confederates were finally broken leading to a surrender. -
The significance of this event was that it showed the Confederates that their government couldn't protect them from what the Union was bringing. This was also a push for Savannah since this was such a valuable place to have.
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This meeting was significant because it marked the end to the Civil War. This was when the Confederates finally surrendered and it was determined that the Union was the winner of the Civil War in history.
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Leaders
Union: Ulysses Grant
Confederate: Robert Lee
Casualties
Union: 152
Confederate: 500
Victor: Union
Outcome
Union: Short & Long - This was when the Union was able to finally win the war and it was the most significant surrender of the entire Civil War.
Confederate: Short - They tried to negotiate before the Civil War could come to an end. Long - They finally gave up their position in the war and it ended.