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The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide2
America: The Story of Us
Today you will be completing a video response sheet to preview the events that occurred during the Civil War.Slide3
Activity: WHO AM I???
With this activity you will need to go around to all of your classmates and identify the names that are on your sheet to learn about the influence each of these individuals had on the Civil War – before, during and after.Slide4
Bell Ringer
Word SortRead through the words.Organize words in a way that makes sense to you.Why did you organize the words the way you did?
In your notes, write down the words as they appear on your desk.Slide5
Objectives
Discuss the attempts made to compromise with the secessionists.Analyze how the fall of Fort Sumter affected the relationship between the Union and the Confederacy.Slide6
On the Brink of War
The Republican Party wins the election of 1860Southern states begin to secedeIn 1861, six states become part of the Confederate States of America
S. Carolina
first to secede
South’s president –
Jefferson DavisSlide7
Last Attempts at Compromise
Crittenden CompromiseContinue on Missouri LineLincoln agreed with protecting slavery where it wasDetermined to preserve the UnionSlide8
The Fall of Fort Sumter
Ft. Sumter in a strategic locationLocated in harbor of Charleston, S.C.Lincoln resupplies troops Troops are ordered to evacuate, they refuse
Forced to surrender
Fighting was intended to last 3 monthsSlide9
Activities
Put together your Civil War JournalDiary CoverImportant TermsImportant People
Timeline
Map of Civil War
Daily Entries
Interesting Facts/Quotes
Civil War Statistics
Civil War KWL
Video:
Review the Civil War video and what makes Ft. Sumter symbolic.Slide10
Review
What events led up to the start of the Civil War?How did Lincoln becoming president have an impact on states seceding?Why did Crittenden want to prevent states from seceding?Where is Fort Sumter located? Why was this a key fort?Slide11
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide12
Bell Ringer
Get out your Civil War Journal, turn to your KWL page and fill in the first two columns.Look at page 127 and answer the two Analyzing Visuals questions.Next, in the first box on the Statistics page of your Civil War Journal, copy down three sets of statistics mentioned on page 127 that you believe are the most significant to the battle.Slide13
Review
What events led up to the start of the Civil War?How did Lincoln becoming president have an impact on states seceding?Why did Crittenden want to prevent states from seceding?Where is Fort Sumter located? Why was this a key fort?Slide14
Objective
Describe the influence major leaders had during the Civil War.Identify the advantages each side possessed at the beginning of the war.Slide15
Advantages During the War
NorthMore soldiersEconomic advantageIn control of industry
Easily move troops and supplies
U.S. Navy sided with the Union
South
Smaller area to defend
Great military leaderSlide16
Resources
SoldiersEstimates of 2.7 million served in the UnionEstimates of 570,000 served in the Confederacy3,530 American Indians, 180,000 blacks served in the Union army
5,500 American Indians served for the Confederacy – WHY???Slide17
Technology/Weapons
Gatling Gun (machine gun)Large number of deathsLand minesExplosion on contact
Sea mines
Mostly used by Confederates
Ironclad ships
Replaced wooden ships
Hot-air balloons
Spy on confederate defenses
Photography
Changed the way people looked at slaverySlide18
Technology in the Civil WarSlide19
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide20
Bell Ringer
Turn to your “Important Quotes” page in your Civil War JournalRespond to the following quote, interpret what the author is saying…“Men like war. It makes ‘
em
feel big. There’s
nothin
’ so bad it can’t be talked out without
fightin
’.”
Next, read over “Lincoln Asks for 75,000 Volunteers” and summarize what you read.
Why do you think he needs to ask for volunteers?Slide21
Objectives
Contrast the military strategies of the North and South.Describe the daily hardships soldiers faced.Slide22
Strategy of the North – War of Attrition
Primary goal: Restore the UnionThree part strategy:Capture RichmondGain control of the Mississippi
Naval blockade of the South
Also known as the ANACONDA PLANSlide23
Strategy of the South
Capture Washington and invade the NorthShatter morale and communicationsWin support from EuropeDue to dependence on cotton
Failed when Egypt comes to the rescue
Choice of war to focus onSlide24
Life of a Soldier
Young recruits were enthusiasticNo standard uniforms, lack of suppliesNorth (Union) = blueSouth (Confederacy) = gray
Unsanitary conditions led to diseases, death
65% of deaths were caused by disease, infection and malnutrition
Worst in POW camps – some desertedSlide25
Northern Soldier
Southern Soldier
Uniforms during warSlide26
Life of a Drummer Boy
Typical responsibility was to take care of farmRole of the drummer boy was to make several alerts during war – regroup, retreatLast time they are used in warSlide27
Review
What was the plan of the North?What was the plan of the South?Why were the conditions for the soldiers so bad?How did the drummer boy have an influence on the battlefield?Slide28
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide29
Objectives
Report on what life was like during the war on the home front.Explain how civilians contributed to the war.Slide30
Review
What events led up to the Civil War?Why did the southern states secede from the Union?Who was the first state to secede from the Union?Why is Fort Sumter so important to the South?
Who is the president in the North? South?
Which side has the advantage of population?Slide31
Review
How does the North benefit from industry?What are some of the inventions of the Civil War?What is the primary goal of the North during the Civil War?How did photography have an impact on the way people viewed slavery?Slide32
The Homefront
Those unable to fight stayed homeNorth:Women replace factories workers
Growing participation in volunteer groups
South:
Support through parades, barbecues
Pledge money
“Starvation parties”Slide33
The HomefrontSlide34
Activity
Read about the influence that women had during the Civil War. Summarize what you read and put it into your notes.Next read Clara Barton’s biography. Slide35
Civilian Aid
Women actively aided the militaryLoreta VelazquezSpy for the SouthHarriet Tubman
Spy for the North
Elizabeth Blackwell
First woman doctor
Clara Barton
Created the Red CrossSlide36
Opposition to the War
First conscription in U.S. historySouthern Opposition“Rich man’s war, poor man’s fight”
Violates state’s rights
Northern Opposition
Want peace
White men fighting for black man’s freedom
Copperheads –
southern sympathizers
Lincoln suspends
habeus
corpusSlide37
CopperheadsSlide38
Possible Assignments
Thinking Creatively About History: Write a poem or song written from the viewpoint of someone on the home front. Make sure you address some of the major topics (the new role of women, shortages, family members away at war) in your work.
Linking the Past and Present
:
Write a short essay comparing the home front during the “War on Terror” today and the home front during the Civil War as presented in class.Slide39
Review
What was life like on the home front for both the North and the South?How did women have an impact on the Civil War?Why were some Northerners and Southerners opposed to the war?Slide40
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide41
Activity
Today you will be creating a timeline of battles that occurred during the Civil War.You must include the following on your timeline:Name of the battle/Military leadersDate
of battle/Length
Map of where the battle occurred
Outcome of the battleSlide42
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide43
Objectives
Identify the change in war goals.Explain the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg.Slide44
Review
Have your Significant Civil War Battles on your desk to review.Slide45
Significant Civil War Battles
First Bull Run = long, costly warNew Orleans = limit trading, control Mississippi
Antietam =
crucial victory for North, British do not intervene, leads to…
Emancipation Proclamation =
end slavery in states that left Union (Jan. 1, 1863)
Becomes “war of liberation”
Chancellorsville =
lose a crucial leader, “Stonewall”Slide46
Gettysburg Quotes
“Men were falling all around us, and cannon and muskets were raining death upon us.” ~G.W. Finley“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
~Abraham LincolnSlide47
Gettysburg
Lee’s efforts are focused on GettysburgPickett’s Charge was found to be unsuccessfulBattle proves…
Confederacy can be beaten
British will not intervene or recognize Confederacy
Lincoln dedicates the land in Nov. 1863Slide48Slide49
Assignment – Article “How Slavery Really Ended
While reading, use context clues to define the following:Asylum, citadel, summoned, contraband, segregatedAfter reading the article, write down one paragraph that details the Northern response to the Emancipation Proclamation and one paragraph that details the Southern response to the Emancipation Proclamation.Slide50
The American Civil War
Introduction to the Civil War
Comparing the North and the South
Strategy During the War
Life During the War
Fighting During the War
The Final Phase Part I
The Final Phase Part II Slide51
Objectives
Describe General Sherman’s strategy at the end of the war.List the terms of surrender at Appomattox.Slide52
New Plan Quotes
“We have met a man this time, who either does not know when he is whipped, or who cares not if he loses his whole army.”“We cannot change the hearts of those people of the South, but we can make war so terrible… that generations would pass away before they would again appeal to it.”
“I beg to present you, as a Christmas gift, the city of Savannah.”Slide53
War of attrition (1862-1864)
Total war (1864-1865)
Reasoning:
fight until they run out of supplies
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
“unconditional surrender”
In charge in the West
Gain control of Miss. R.
Promotion after Vicksburg to East
Reasoning:
win by destroying economy
Gen. William T. Sherman
“War is hell!”
“I will make them howl!”
Destruction seen in Georgia and S. Carolina
Sherman’s “March to the Sea”
Sherman’s March to SeaSlide54
Surrender at Appomattox
Battle at Sand Creek Massacre – tensions are high, women and children mutilated
13
th
Amendment
(1865) bans slavery
Forces are weak at Petersburg, Lee’s troops retreat
Final shot at Appomattox, surrender in farm house
Conditions of surrender:
Supply southerners
No one would be tried for treason
Kept simple to join as one nationSlide55
Surrender Quotes
“Let all the men who claim to own a horse or mule take the animals home with them to work their little farms. This will do much toward conciliating our people.” ~Robert E. Lee
“The war is over. The rebels are our countrymen again.”
~Ulysses S. GrantSlide56