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The War Begins: Fort Sumter to Bull Run

Explore how the Civil War began with Fort Sumter's attack and the chaotic first battle at Manassas. Discover the challenges faced by both North and South as they underestimated each other. Uncover the unexpected heroes and mistakes that shaped the early conflicts.

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The War Begins: Fort Sumter to Bull Run

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  1. Chapter 2 Notes The War Begins

  2. Predictions • Only a few months • North • More men and money • Rebs are lazy • They cant do anything without their slaves • South • leaders graduates of West Point • Yanks are cowards

  3. Yeah…Not so much. • Fort Sumter (Union controlled) in Charleston harbor was fired upon by Southern guns. • People came out to see the battle • Many were afraid it would be over before they could join

  4. First Big Battle • Manassas, near Washington, at a muddy stream called Bull Run. • A railroad junction – transportation • Napoleons tactics didn’t work for them • Confusion and bravery reigned • T.J. Jackson, a Conf. General, stood like a stone wall in the face of battle

  5. Wool uniforms – or whatever they chose to wear - didn’t always look the same. Lots of men died because of that.

  6. Questions • 1. Why did both sides believe that they would win a quick victory? • 2. What factors were unconsidered by both sides in their thinking about the war?

  7. Homework • Due Tomorrow- • Worksheets #1 and 2 • Ch. 2 Questions • Essay • Study Preface I, II, and Chapters 1 and 2. You may use any notes that you can fit on a 3x5 card! • There will be a test Friday!

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