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THE END OF WAR. Sides, Tides, & Gettysburg. REASONS FOR FIGHTING:. NORTH: “Preserve the Union” SOUTH: “RATS” (states rights) IMMIG: To make sure they are valued SLAVES: To fight for their lives/families. Union vs. CONFEDERATES. The “ Tide ” of the Civil War.
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THE END OF WAR Sides, Tides, & Gettysburg
REASONS FOR FIGHTING: NORTH: “Preserve the Union” SOUTH: “RATS” (states rights) IMMIG: To make sure they are valued SLAVES: To fight for their lives/families
The “Tide” of the Civil War Major Battles & Outcomes
The Tide of the Civil War… CONFED Bull Run (7/61) Ft Sumter (4/61) Antietam(9/62) 2nd Bull Run (4/62) Emancipation Proclamation: GB no help S! Morale up, free blacks join army 1861 1862 1863 1864-1865 UNION Ft Henry (2/62) Ft Donnelson Tenn (2/62) Shilo (3/62) Gettysburg (7/63) TURNING POINT OF THE WAR! Vicksburg (7/63) Atlanta (‘64) End (‘65) Generals to Know: Gen GRANT = Union Gen LEE = Confed. Lee Surrenders! Appomattox Ct. House
“The Turning Point of the War fought over shoes” The battle of GETTYSBURG, PA
Results: • Ended S. Invasion of N • (lee would never invade N. again!) • Crippled Conf. Army • Union Morale Up/Conf Morale down
Live Footage of “Little Round Top” Day 2 of the Battle of Gettysburg
Where’s Craig?!?! Rawr! craig