Introduction to the Civil War 1861-1865 The regimental colors of the 19th Massachusetts Infantry damaged in battle during the American Civil War.

The Civil War Who was involved? #1

The Civil War Who was involved? #2

The Civil War Who was involved? #3

The Civil War Why were the Border States so important? “I hope to have God on my side but I have to have Kentucky” -- Abraham Lincoln Why were the Border States so important? Why were the Border States so unusual?

The Civil War How did they fight? _________- organization of all the resources (people and products) of a country towards the war effort The ________ of enemy civilians are ________in total war (ex. Farms, food, etc)

Essential (Thinking) Question: (Don’t write! Just think!) Are governments ever justified in targeting civilians (non-soldiers) in wartime?

Advantages and Disadvantages: North Population: South Population: ________ has the advantage in population

Advantages and Disadvantages: North Economy: South Economy: ______ has the advantage in industrial power

Advantages and Disadvantages: North Armed Forces: South Armed Forces: North has the advantage in ___________, but South in the quality of ___________________

Advantages and Disadvantages: North Government – South Government – __________ has a stronger government, better able to direct resources (people & products) towards the war

Advantages and Disadvantages: North Motivation: South Motivation: Who has the advantage in motivation? You decide.

Goals: North South Whose goals would be easier to reach? There is a correct response based on strategy.

Leaders (Union) North : “A House divided against itself cannot stand” -- A. Lincoln _____ political experience (served __ term in the House of Representatives) Strong reputation for __________, _______________, jokes and storytelling

Leaders (Confederacy) South: “All we ask is to be left alone” -- J. Davis ___________graduate, ___________ in Mexican-American war, Secretary of War, & _________ from Miss. Not a ____________ president, especially with big fans of _____________ Who has the advantage in leadership?

Northern Commanders _______________ _______________ _______________

Northern Commander -- “When in doubt, fight.” U.S. Grant Son of an Ohio tailor & ________________until the Civil War Reputation for _________, ____________________& ________________

Who has the advantage in Commanders? Southern Commander “It is a good thing war is so terrible; else we should grow too fond of it” -- R.E. Lee Brilliant ______________ gentleman from one of country’s oldest families Offered command of _________ armies Family plantation occupied early in the war and was turned into __________________________ Who has the advantage in Commanders?

Essential (Thinking) Question: (Don’t write: Just think!) Is it more important to have strong generals – or - strong civilian leadership in a war?

So how did it begin? Fort Sumter: Where?

So how did it begin? Fort Sumter: Why? What?

So... So how did it begin? Fort Sumter: Lincoln sends an _______________with food, giving the ___________________ plenty of warning ___________________anyway and Lincoln asks for ____________________ This attack on the ___________ probably helped him keep many of the _____________________