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SWBAT Explain who were the important people involved in the Civil War and how they changed the war

How is the Civil War alive in Dallas today? There are many physical examples of today’s lesson that are alive in Dallas today. For example there are many schools, streets, and public buildings named after important Civil War leaders in Dallas. [Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Lubbock]

REAL LIFE CONNECTION:Each one of the leader’s we’ll examine today took a strong interest in their education before becoming a Civil War leader. These individuals used their education to help their country. Who would you want to choose to follow into battle, someone highly educated or someone who is uneducated – the choice is obvious.

END OF DAY PRODUCT:

By the end of the day you will make a graphic organizer for the Confederacy and the Union – a comparison and contrast of the two.Slide2

Abraham LincolnThe 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln

successfully led the United States through its greatest constitutional, military, and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union while ending slavery and promoting economic and financial modernization. Reared in a poor family on the western frontier, Lincoln was mostly self-educated, a woodsman, and a wrestlerBecame a LawyerBecame a State RepresentativeIn 1858 he lost the election to become president --- he was very clear about his position on slavery.

Won in 1861 – as he was elected as a republican (anti-slavery) states seceded

Mr. Lincoln, you should grow a beard to look friendlier!Slide3

Abraham LincolnAfter the confederate attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, Lincoln concentrated on the military and political dimensions of the war effort.

His goal at first was to reunite the nation. It became clear that the South would not rejoin without being attacked After the war effort began the focus of the war changed Reunite the nation *[Emancipation Proclamation]*  Free the slaves

In the military campaign Abraham Lincoln had to use several different generals after failures, Grant finally got the task right and won the warAfter the war was won for the USA Lincoln again focused on reuniting the country

We must preserve the Union!

We must end the terrible practice

of slavery!

We have to bring our country back together!Slide4

Jefferson DavisSoldier in Mexican-American WarSenator After Lincoln’s election, resigned from the United States Senate, he was selected to be the provisional President of the Confederate States of

America. Davis took charge of the Confederate war plans but was unable to find a strategy to stop the larger, more powerful and better organized Union. His diplomatic efforts failed Watched the Confederate economy collapsePrinted more and more money to cover war expenses

After Davis was captured on May 10, 1865, he was charged with treason. Lincoln never took him to court because he wanted to bring the country togetherOver time, admiration for his pride and ideals made him a Civil War hero to many Southerners, and his legacy became part of the foundation of the postwar New South.

CFU – Stop & Jot

This man was obviously guilty of treason (betraying the USA), so why did Lincoln choose not to prosecute him?Slide5

Ulysses S. GrantBorn in Ohio, first work in family’s tanneryWent to West PointGood student

Fought in Mexican-American WarSent to fight in the Civil War for the UnionBecame annoyed with defensive tactics used by the UnionWanted the Union to be on the offensive Promoted to General – in control of UnionPlan was to pin Confederates down in Virginia and push through the southern statesAggressive strategy pays off quicklyLee surrendered at Appomattox court House

“I felt sad and depressed. At the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly, and had suffered so much for a cause, though that cause was, I believe, one of the worst for which a people ever fought.”

Turn & Talk

Why did Grant feel that the cause of the Confederate’s fighting was not worth the cost?Slide6

Robert E. LeeTop graduate of the United States Military AcademyExceptional

officer and combat engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. Proved his value in the Mexican-American WarWhen Virginia declared its secession from the Union in April 1861, Lee chose to follow his home state, despite his personal desire for the Union to stay intact and despite the fact that President Abraham Lincoln had offered Lee command of a Union Army.Won numerous battles against larger Union armiesVery intelligent, great strategist

Ulysses S. Grant's campaigns bore down on Lee in 1864 and 1865Lost many men but was still survivingForced to surrender at Appomattox CourthouseAfter the war, as President of what is now Washington and Lee University, Lee supported President Andrew Johnson's program of Reconstruction and rebuilding of the Union

CFU – Teaching at Washington & Lee

What would be the title of the class offered by Robert E. Lee about the Civil War?Slide7

Francis LubbockFirst governor of the Confederate State of TexasLubbock was a businessman in South Carolina before moving to Texas in 1836. During the Republic of Texas period, President Sam Houston appointed

Lubbock to a government job.After Confederate secession in 1861, Lubbock won the governorship of Texas.Supported Confederate conscription, working to draft all able-bodied men.When Lubbock's term ended in 1863, he joined the Confederate Army and later taken prisoner by the Union.

On his return to Texas, Lubbock continued to pursue business interests in Houston and Galveston. From 1878 to 1891, he served as Texas State Treasurer. He died in Austin.

Turn & Talk

What would you say to Lubbock as a Texan that meets him in jail?Slide8

Guided Practice1, 2, 3 of your graphic organizer3 = Adjective + Noun

(something that can be used to quickly remember the person)Abraham LincolnUnion3. Great EmancipatorIntelligent PreservationistSlide9

Independent PracticeSlide10

Graphic Organizer Create a graphic organizer comparing the Confederate leaders to the Union leaders.Must include Lincoln, Davis, Grant, and Lee!Slide11

Exit TicketExit Ticket is in your packet! You have 5 minutes to match and turn in your work!