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Explore the pivotal events, leaders, and battles of the Civil War (1861-1865), including the secession, Fort Sumter, key generals, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Appomattox surrender. Learn about the Anaconda Plan, the Monitor vs. Merrimac battle, and the significant impact of the war on the nation’s economy, government power, and social structure. Discover how the war shaped American history and led to the abolishment of slavery with the 13th Amendment.
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The Leaders of the Confederacy Pres. Jefferson Davis VP Alexander Stevens
The Confederate Seal MOTTO “With God As Our Vindicator”
Lincoln’s Generals Winfield Scott Joseph Hooker Ulysses S. Grant Irwin McDowell George McClellan George Meade Ambrose Burnside George McClellan,Again!
The Confederate Generals “Stonewall” Jackson Nathan Bedford Forrest George Pickett Jeb Stuart James Longstreet Robert E. Lee
The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862 The Monitor vs.the Merrimac
Battle of Antietam“Bloodiest Single Day of the War” September 17, 1862 • Convinced Lincoln to issue the • Emancipation Proclamation 23,000 casualties
TheEmancipationProclamation *Technically only authorized Union To “seize property” of “states in Rebellion” * Gave Union a moral purpose to war
Some served as nurses Clara Barton - later founded the American Red Cross Women’s Roles
First Income Tax passed For the first time the government could collect taxes on a small % of individual’s income Need to Pay For War
The War in the West, 1863: Vicksburg Why was this a turning point? 1. Control of Mississippi River 2. Split Confederacy in half
1864 Election Pres. Lincoln (R) George McClellan (D)
The Assassin John Wilkes Booth
Tremendous loss of life - including Lincoln’s assassination Restoration of the Union - end of the Confederacy Economic costs - increase of debt Increased power of federal government Widened economic gap between North and South Ushered in era of modern warfare 13th Amendment - official end of slavery How did the Civil War impact the U.S.?