Early Years of the War Chapter 13-2 Pages

Vocabulary First Battle of Bull Run: won by Confederates Battle of Shiloh: resulted in enormous casualties on both sides Battle of Antiem: bloodiest day of the Civil War

The First Battle What was the first battle? The Battle of Bull Run Northern Virginia Union General: “Stonewall Jackson” drove Confederates back Lincoln called for more volunteers New General: Army of the Potomac” George. B. McClellan

War at Sea What is a blockade? Naval Blockade of Southern Ports Cut flow of trade, supplies Mississippi River important for transporting supplies Merrimac: Union warship the South rebuilt

War in the West The Union wanted: Gain control of the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers Capture Fort Henry, Donelson, Cumberland and Orleans The Battle of Shiloh 20,000 casualties most bitter, bloody battle General Grant: “unconditional surrender” What was the Union’s goal?

War in the East Army of the Potomac McClellan hesitated Confederates had time to plan Now General Lee threatened Washington DC North was demoralized; hard to find volunteers General Lee’s offensive (Confederate) Marched into Maryland Hoped victory would give them aid from England and France How did McClellan lose Richmond?

War in the East September 17, 1862 Bloodiest day of the Civil War Lee withdrew to Virginia England decided not to support the South Army of Potomac gained confidence Lincoln emancipated the slaves What was the outcome of the Battle of Antiem?