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Civil War Begins

This text provides an overview of the start of the Civil War, including the battles, effects on both sides, and the experiences of people during the war. It also includes summary questions and extra credit readings for further exploration of the topic.

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Civil War Begins

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  1. Civil War Begins • Homework: 168-174

  2. Cumberland Gap Area where Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia Meet Cumberland Gap Lay down, boys, and take a little nap They’re kicking up a fuss in the Cumberland Gap Refrain: Cumberland Gap, Cumberland

  3. War • April 12th 1861 South takes Fort Sumter in South Carolina • Lincoln’s call for troops – great response in North 4 more Southern States Secede • Not all slave states secede • Union plan- blockade, Mississippi natural barrier, Take Richmond • Confederacy plan defense • Look for support from Great Britain

  4. Battles • Bull Run- First battle inexperienced troops on both sides- confederate victory • General Stonewall Jackson • Ulysses Grant- successful but the battle of Shiloh near disaster- must build trenches and fortifications • Robert E. Lee- “I can’t stand against my Virginia” • Antietam- bloodiest day in US war history 26,000 casualties

  5. Effects of the War • Even though Mclelan wins he doesn’t push into Richmond and is removed from his command • Confederates false hope that British will recognize them • Lincoln Emancipates Slaves as moral and weapon • Suspension of Writ of Habeas Corpus • Copperheads were those northerner Democrats in favor of peace with the south

  6. Life During War • Conscription and draft- riots break out in New York in 1863. Could pay $300 not to have to fight. • African Americans fight for North Buffalo Soldiers (different rules and pay) • Fort Pillow- Confederate kill 200 black soldiers who were prisoners of war • Fast paced technology out paces health care and fighting tactics • Clara Barton Founded American Red Cross • Income Tax

  7. Summary Questions • The bloodiest day in US War history occurred in what battle? • What was the nickname of Confederate General Jackson for holding in intense battle conditions? • What is a writ of habeus corpus? • Who were the “Copperheads”? • What foreign nation did the Confederacy look for support from? • Who were the buffalo soldiers? • What General led the confederacy? • Why was McClelan fired? • Who founded the American Red Cross? • What did the Union develop in order to be able to tax citizens during the war? • Why did the New York riots of 1863 break out?

  8. Contemporary issues and Questions Does Race still divide the Unites States even though slavery is long over?

  9. A Rainy Day in Camp (1864)- Winslow Homer

  10. Extra Credit Reading • Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments • Dorothea Dix treatment of Insane • Walt Whitman on American Business • Rules of a highland plantation • Virginia vs. Wilmot Proviso • Daniel Webster supports compromise of 1850 • John C. Calhoun demands equal rights for the south • Lincoln calls for volunteers • Fredrick Douglass on Women’s Suffarage • Lincoln Douglas Debate (1) • Lincoln Douglas Debate (2)

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