The American Civil War 1861 1865 Who American

The American Civil War 1861 -1865 Who: American citizens What: A war between members of the same group or country When: 1861 -1865 Where: The United States of America Why: Some states disagreed with the American government about the issue of slavery, and they wanted to be their own country.

The Union States Also called: *The North *The Yankees Army led by: Ulysses S. Grant Political views: Did not agree with slavery Soldiers’ Uniform: Blue

Confederate States Also called: *The South *The Rebels Army led by: Robert E. Lee Political views: Wanted to continue slavery Soldiers’ Uniform: Grey

Battles of the Civil War http: //iss. schoolwires. com/cms/lib 4/NC 01000579/Centricity/Do main/3240/Civil%20 War%20 Battles%20 Chart. pdf

Causes of the Civil War 1. Regional Differences: The North had factories and more people. The South had farms and grew crops.

Causes of the Civil War 2. Slavery The North thought slavery was wrong, but did not want try to end it. Most Northerners did not want to go to war over slavery. The South depended on slavery to run the plantations. Without slavery the southern economy would suffer.

Causes of the Civil War 3. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin The book was about the cruelty of slavery. Many people began to think slavery was wrong after reading it. It was the second-highest selling book in the 19 th century. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=YTq 5 PS Vvxw 0

Causes of the Civil War 4. John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry John Brown was an abolitionist (antislavery) Brown took a small group of men to Harpers Ferry, VA to seize weapons Southerners were angry and the North wanted to fight

Important People Abraham Lincoln: Goal was to end slavery. He was the 16 th presidentelected in 1860. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 by John Wilkes booth. He created the Emancipation. Proclamation to end slavery.

John Wilkes Booth: Assassinated Lincoln at Ford’s Theater. .

Jefferson Davis Half Free” “Half Slave and • Seceded from the Union In this photobiography, • President of the Confederacy Abraham • Arrestedstruggles after the war. Lincoln with the question of personal rights versus states’ rights in his fight to end slavery.

Robertand E Lee Half Free” “Half Slave • Jefferson Davis appointed him in charge of In the this. Confederate photobiography, Abraham Army. • Lee loststruggles the battle of with Gettysburg in 1863. Lincoln the question of This was the turning point of the war. personal rights versus states’ rights in his fight to end slavery.

Ulyssesand S. Grant. Half Free” “Half Slave • Grant was the 18 President of the US th In this photobiography, Abraham • Union General- focused on dividing and destroying the Confederacy. Lincoln struggles with the question of • He had many successful battles personal rights versus states’ rights in • General Lee surrendered to him at the his. Appomattox fight to end slavery. Courthouse.

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson “Half Slave and Half Free” • Well known Confederate General In this photobiography, Abraham • Earned the name “Stonewall” by not retreating Lincoln struggles with the question of • Know for leadership at Bull Run personal rights versus states’ rights in • His death was a severe set back for the his. Confederate fight to end slavery. Army.

Clara and Barton Half Free” “Half Slave • Was a nurse during the Civil War In this photobiography, Abraham • Founded the American Red Cross. Lincoln struggles with the question of personal rights versus states’ rights in his fight to end slavery.

Generaland Sherman. Half Free” “Half Slave • The March to the Sea was led by General In Sherman this photobiography, Abraham • This was the burningwith of Atlanta Lincoln struggles the to question of Savannah and great destruction personal rights versus states’ rights in his fight to end slavery.

“Charley Skedaddle” In this historical fiction selection, a twelve-yearold boy gets swept up in the frenzy of war, then must deal with the consequences of his actions.