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The Civil War
April 12.1861—June 23.1865
The
CIVIL War
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Allies Formed During the Civil War
Confederates were allies with Europe.
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Because they needed the extra support and supplies, to fight against the Union.
UN
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STATES
California ConnecticutDelaware
KansasIndiana IowaIllinoisKentucky
Maine
OhioNew Jersey New York
New Hampshire
Nevada
Minnesota MichiganMassachusesettsMaryland
Oregon
PennsylvaniaRhode Island Vermont
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Louisiana South Carolina
Mississippi
FloridaAlabama
Texas
Georgia North Carolina
Virginia
ArkansasTennessee
Battle of Gettysburg
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Battle of Fort Sumter
Battle of Appomattox
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Battle of Fort Fisher
Battle of Fort Sumter—1861ζ At Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.
ζ South Carolina was a seceded state, part of the Confederate Union.
ζ And demanded that Union Troops withdraw from Charleston's harbor.
Battle of Fort Sumter—1861ζ This is the first battle, that started the war on April 12th.
ζ Brigadier General Beauregard ordered( Confederate) an attack, the battle lasted two days.
ζ Major Anderson (Union) surrendered on the 14th .
This battle had NO casualties
ζ President Lincoln saw this is as rebellion, and called for more volunteer troops.
Battle of Bull Run—July 21, 1861
Union Troops—ζ Were under the command of Brigadier General Irvin McDowell.
ζ They “hoped” to capture Richmond V.A the Confederates Capital. ]
ζ Union Troops surrendered north to Washington D.C
Confederate Troops—ζ Brigadier General Beauregard commanded the Confederate Troops.
ζ The Confederates held their ground, allowing reinforcements to come under Colonel Stonewall Jackson’s command.
Occoquan River
Battle of Bull Run—July 21, 1861
•Both Union and Confederate sides realized the impacts of the war.
Casualties*Union—2,896 menConfed—1,982 men
Battle of Gettysburg—July 1-3 1863ζ In Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Union Troops—Union General Meade led his troops to fend off Confederate Troops invading the north.Confederate Troops— Confederate General Robert E. Lee was moving north. Destroying any Union Troops in his way towards Philadelphia.
It was a Three day battle.
Three Days of Battle—
Union Troops* 93, 921 menConfederate Troops* 71, 699 men
On the first day, Confederate troops had sent Union Troops fleeing.
On the second day, with heavy attacks from the Confederates, Union Troops held their line.
On the third day, 12, 500 Confederate Troops charged the Union Troops with the “Picketts Charge”
Casualties*Union—Confederate—
Second battle of Fort Fisher—Jan.13-15.1865
At 2:30pm the naval assault stopped and the land attack began.
General Whiting of the Confederate’s was killed during this attack, and the combat was fierce.
Around ten pm the surrender order was given to the confederates.
General Terry moved his troops in between Hoke’s troops and Fort Fisher and moved towards the Fort.
Hoke did not engage or do anything.
For two days, porter ships attacked the fort with lots of artillery.
Battle of Appomattox—The End of the War!!!General Lee surrendered at 11:50pm
April 7th Grant sent General Lee a letter requesting his troops surrender. April 8th the Union burned much needed supplies for the confederate Troops.
April 9th General Lee attacked some minor Union Troops.Grant, however brought the rest of his troops in.
The Terms*Major artillery would be over turned
Confederates got to keep their own horses and side arms
NO imprisonment