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Explore the conflict of ideologies and strategies between the Union & Confederacy during the American Civil War. Learn about key battles, leaders, legislation, military trials, economic challenges, and societal impacts.
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Martial law in Maryland/troops in Missouri to keep the peace Confiscation Act-slaves were contraband Emancipation Proclamation Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus- 13,000 people (Ex Parte Merryman) Some civilians in Indiana were subjected to military trials (Ex Parte Milligan) U.S. Presidential/Governmental Power
The Leaders of the Confederacy Pres. Jefferson Davis VP Alexander Stevens
The Confederate Seal MOTTO “With God As Our Vindicator”
No power to enact a protective tariff No appropriation of funds for internal improvements Governors resisted centralization of power Shortage of money- tried loans, income taxes, and confiscation of property- kept printing money- massive inflation Nationalized railroads CSA Lack of Power
Overviewofthe North’sCivil WarStrategy: “Anaconda”Plan
Lincoln’s Generals Winfield Scott Joseph Hooker Ulysses S. Grant Irvin McDowell George McClellan George Meade Ambrose Burnside George McClellan,Again!
The Confederate Generals “Stonewall” Jackson Nathan Bedford Forrest George Pickett Jeb Stuart James Longstreet Robert E. Lee
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