1. Civil War Background OBJ: Describe the beginning stages of the Civil War.

2. Background Information Union = North Confederate = South Pres. of North: Lincoln Pres. of South: Jefferson Davis Union Uniform: Blue Confederate Uniform: Grey

3. Nicknames: Yankees – North soldiers Rebels – South soldiers

4. Alexandria, Virginia Cemetery

5. Civil War Facts 50 major battles 5,000 minor battles 100,000 civilians die 1 in 4 soldiers die

6. Civil War Facts 3 million fought in war 600,000 – 620,000 die North capital – Wash D.C. South capital – Richmond, Virginia

7. Other Names for Civil War 1) War Between States 2) War of the Rebellion 3) War of Secession 4) War of Southern Independence

9. Flag Confederate Flag – 13 stars but only 11 states They include 2 border states of KT and MO Union: 35 Stars