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An overview of the American Civil War using visual aids such as maps, charts, graphs, and pictures. Covering topics such as North vs. South, population, resources, military strategies, key battles, emancipation, legislation, and more.
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TheCivil War(1861-1865)ThroughMaps, Charts,Graphs &Pictures Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY
The Leaders of the Confederacy Pres. Jefferson Davis VP Alexander Stevens
The Confederate Seal MOTTO “With God As Our Vindicator”
Overviewofthe North’sCivil WarStrategy: “Anaconda”Plan
Lincoln’s Generals George McClellan Irwin McDowell Joseph Hooker Winfield Scott George Meade George McClellan,Again! Ambrose Burnside Ulysses S. Grant
The Confederate Generals “Stonewall” Jackson Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart Nathan Bedford Forrest George Pickett James Longstreet
The Battle of the Ironclads,March, 1862 The Monitor vs.the Merrimac
Battle of Antietam “Bloodiest Single Day of the War” September 17, 1862 23,000 casualties
Extensive Legislation PassedWithout the South in Congress • 1861 – Morrill Tariff Act • 1862 – Homestead Act • 1862 – Legal Tender Act • 1862 – Morrill Land Grant Act • 1862 – Emancipation Proclamation (1/1/1863) • 1863 – Pacific Railway Act • 1863 – National Bank Act
The War in the West, 1863: Vicksburg
1864 Election Pres. Lincoln (R) George McClellan (D)
The Peace Movement: Copperheads Clement Vallandigham