who: american citizens the american civil war 1861-1865 what: a war between members of the same...
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Who: American citizens
The American Civil War1861-1865
What: A war between members of the same group or country
When: 1861-1865
Where: The United States of America
Why: Some states disagreed with the American government about the issue of slavery, and they wanted to be their own country.
The Union States Also called:
*The North *The Yankees
Army led by:
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Ulysses S. Grant
Blue
Political views:Did not agree with slavery
Confederate StatesAlso called:
*The South *The Rebels
Army led by:Robert E. Lee
Political views:Wanted to continue slavery
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Grey
Important People
Abraham Lincoln: The President of the United States (The North) during the time of the Civil War.
Jefferson Davis: The President of the Confederate States (The South) during the time of the Civil War.
Important People
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson: A Confederate General during the time of the Civil War.
John Brown: An abolitionist who led a raid on an Army fort in order to arm slaves.
Throughout this unit you will learn thecauses, major events, and consequences of the Civil War.
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SlaveryThe states began to have disagreement about each states’ right to permit slavery. As a result, tension between the North and South began to increase.
Major Battles and Campaigns
Fort Sumter: Thought to be the site where the Civil War begins.
Gettysburg: The location of a Union victory and the location of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech.
Major Battles and CampaignsAtlanta Campaign: The Union Army wanted to destroy Atlanta because they its destruction would harm the Confederacy.
Sherman’s March to the Sea: The Union swept across Georgia in an effort to win the Civil War.
Major Battles and Campaigns
Appomattox Court House: The location where the South surrendered to the North.
Projects
Civil War Alphabet Book: You will create an alphabet book with Civil War vocabulary words.
Civil War Power Point: You will create a an informational power point about the Civil War.