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The Deadliest Battle in American History. Enter. Civil War. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865 The Civil War was fought between the “Union” Northern States and the Southern Slave states that had declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America, The “Confederacy”.

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  1. The Deadliest Battle in American History Enter

  2. Civil War • The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865 • The Civil War was fought between the “Union” Northern States and the Southern Slave states that had declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America, The “Confederacy”

  3. Home Page Major Battles Influential People Quiz over Major Battles Quiz over Influential People

  4. Major Battles These slides will give you information on some of the major battles of the Civil War. • Battle of Gettysburg • Battle of Franklin • Battle of Fredericksburg • Reflection

  5. Adams County, Pennsylvania • July 1-3 1863 • Leaders- “Union” George Mead “Confederate” Robert E. Lee • 51,112 Casualties • *Claimed the lives of the most generals of of any battle • Union Victory Gettysburg

  6. Franklin Tennessee- November 30, 1864 • 8,587 casualties • Commanders: Union- John M. Schofield Confederate- John Bell Hood • Union Victory • This was a tactical battle on the part of the Union Army. They were trying to take control of the supply line to the confederate Army. The supply base was in Nashville Battle of Franklin

  7. Battle of Fredericksburg • Fredericksburg, Virginia December 11-15 1862 • 17,929 casualties • Featured the first major opposed river crossing in American military history • The Civil Wars first urban conflict • With 200,000 soldiers no other Civil War battle featured a larger concentration of troops • Confederate Victory

  8. Reflection • In your own words, describe what major battle you feel is the most important battle in the Civil War.

  9. Influential People • Harriet Tubman • Abraham Lincoln • Sitting Bull • Reflection These slides will give you information about influential people during the era of the Civil War.

  10. Born 1820 in Dorchester County Maryland • Nickname “Moses” • Escaped slavery in 1849 • Harriet was an American slave who escaped from slavery in the south and became the leading abolitionist before the civil war. After escaping slavery she returned to the South to help family members and non-relatives escape to the North. Harriet Tubman

  11. Abraham Lincoln • Born February 12, 1809- Died April 15, 1865 • President Lincoln is best known for being the 16th president of the United States. • He preserved the Union during the Civil War and brought about the Emancipation of slavery. • President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Fords theatre in Washington D.C. • Fun fact: Lincolns cabinet coined the term “hold your friends close and your enemies closer.”

  12. Sitting Bull • Born 1831 in Grand River- Died December 15, 1890 at Standing Rock Indian Reservation • Sitting Bull was the Native American chief of the Sioux Tribe. • Sitting Bull is best know for the defeat of Federal Troops under George Custer in the battle of Little Big Horn.

  13. Reflection • The individuals chosen to represent the influential people are all very diverse. This was done so on purpose. In your own words, I would like for you to use your critical thinking skills and explain why you think each person was chosen.

  14. Quiz over Civil War Battles Questions over the information given on previous slides 1. Which battle claimed the most lives of Generals of any other battle in the Civil war? A.) Gettysburg B.) Battle of Fort Sumter C.) Battle of Carthage

  15. Correct!!

  16. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  17. Quiz 2. Which battle saw the Civil War’s first urban conflict? a. Battle of Fort Sumter b. Battle of Carthage c. Fredericksburg

  18. Correct!!

  19. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  20. Quiz 3. What was the importance of the Battle of Franklin? a. The union army was trying to take control of the supply line to confederates troops in Nashville. b. They stole the horse c. By the union defeating the confederates they would gain tactical advantage

  21. Correct!!

  22. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  23. Quiz over Influential People • Who is the most famous underground railroad conductor nickname “Moses”? a. Susan B. Anthony b. Nancy Hart c. Harriet Tubman

  24. Correct!!

  25. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  26. Quiz 2. Who’s cabinet coined the phrase “Hold your friends close and your enemies closer?” a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson

  27. Correct!!

  28. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  29. Quiz 3. Who defeated federal troops at Little Big Horn? a. Black Elk b. Crazy Horse c. Sitting Bull

  30. Correct!!

  31. That’s not the answer we are looking for! Let’s try it again!

  32. Congratulations! You passed both quizzes and now know are more educated about the Civil War

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