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The Civil War in Pictures. US History Mr. Dempsey. Union vs. the Confederacy. Lincoln vs. Davis. The Bloodiest Days on American Soil. What were the reasons for the war being so bloody?. The weaponry The style of fighting What they were fighting for??. Stats.
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The Civil War in Pictures US History Mr. Dempsey
What were the reasons for the war being so bloody? • The weaponry • The style of fighting • What they were fighting for??
Stats • 11 % of the population was involved in the war • Over 412,000 wounded in battle • 970 ,227 men DEAD!!!!!! • Even more die from disease!!! • Second most costly war per capita • Last Union Veteran, Albert Woolson died 8/2/56, age 109 • Last Confederate Veteran, John Salling died 3/16/58, age 112
Brother vs. Brother?? How did this happen???
Long Marches Led to Tired Troops Why were the marches so long???
I liked the picture so much I thought I would show it twice!!
Monuments • Why do people build these monuments?