MAJOR BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR CREATED BY

MAJOR BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR CREATED BY: ANTHONY AND MIRANDA

Where were battles fought? � � Many battles were fought near forts The federal government had a number of forts and military installation in the South. As Southern states seceded, many of them were quickly turned over by states forces.

Fort Sumter � � Fort Sumter, a federal fort located in Charleston Harbor, refused to surrender to the Confederates. The first battle was fought at Fort Sumter.

Battle of Bull Run General Mc. Dowell led the federal troops and he led them to Manassas Junction, at the last moment, the Confederates reinforcements came on the battlefield and carried the day Ø

New Orleans � � � The Confederates felt the Union forces could not take New Orleans The Union forces brought ships capable of tossing large shells at forts After a week of heavy shelling, the fleet was ordered forward and New Orleans was forced to surrender.

Gettys. Burg � � � General Robert E. Lee led his Confederate army and engaged in battle with the Union forces The Confederates charged the Union troops but took heavy losses. This was the last time the Confederate soldiers attempted to bring about a decisive battle on Union soil

West Virginia Campaign � � Virginia was the first Southern state to secede. While the call of the militia succeed in the raising an army, it was the final blow in the attempts to keep Virginia and the other wavering states in the Union.

Battle of Roanoke Island � In February 1862, Union forces, led by Brigadier General Ambrose Burnside, attacked Confederate positions on Roanoke Island.

Battle of Nashville � � Hood besieged the Federals at Nashville. and was defeated by Sherman’s forces The Confederate army was destroyed

Battle of Pea Ridge � � � The battle took place in March 1862 It was fought in North West Arkansas Even though there were more Confederate soldiers, the Union forces took the battle

Vicksburg � � � Vicksburg was one of the last Confederate strong holds Grant made a daring move and sent his troops south of the city After 6 weeks of fighting, the Confederate forces surrendered

Conclusion � � � During the Civil War, many battles were fought Thousands of soldiers lost their lives fighting for their cause Even though the fighting was bloody, the United States was to able to remain a country