Civil War

Who was involved in the Civil War? The Civil War was fought between the Confederacy (Also known as the Confederate States Of America or as “The South”) and the Union (known as ‘The North”) The Confederacy were the 11 states that succeeded from the United States … » To keep the practice of slavery. » To make their own states rights and laws. The Union were the remaining 23 sates who stayed with the United States without slavery. Although with the exception of the five border states who may have kept slaves but stayed with the United States.

Confederacy South Carolina Mississippi Florida Alabama Georgia Louisiana Texas Virginia Arkansas North Carolina Tennessee  States that seceded before April 15, 1861  States that seceded after April 15, 1861  Union states that permitted slavery  Union states that forbade slavery

→California →Connecticut →Illinois →Indiana →Iowa →Kansas →Maine →Massachusetts →Michigan →Minnesota The Union →Nevada →New Hampshire →New York →New Jersey →Ohio →Oregon →Pennsylvania →Rhode Island →Vermont  States that seceded before April 15, 1861  States that seceded after April 15, 1861  Union states that permitted slavery  Union states that forbade slavery Kentucky Missouri Delaware Maryland West Virgina Border States ( States with slavery but did not succeed)

Leaders During the Civil War there were plenty of different people taking on leading roles in and out of battle (i.e. Generals, Officers, est.) but these are the presidents of both the Confederacy and the Union. Union Confederacy Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis

Battle of Fort Sumter April 12 th -13 th 1861 Confederacy Union General Beauregard Major Anderson † Zero Causalities The significance of the battle is that is was the beginning of the Civil War between the Confederacy and the Union. Won the battle! In Charleston, SC

1 st Battle of Bull Run Confederacy Gen. Beauregard and Con. “Stonewall” Jackson Union Brigadier Gen. Irvin McDowell †2,896 Causalities July 21, 1861 ( ) Manassas Tennessee †1,982 Causalities In this battle both sides realized how long and brutal this war would be. They won this battle…

Battle of Gettysburg July 1 to July 3, 1863 Confederacy Union This battle was a huge turn around for the Union… This began the Confederacy's defeat. ◊28,000 Casualties 23,000 Gen. Stonewall Jackson Gen. Meade

The Battle of Fort Fisher This war was one of the last battles for the Confederacy… This Battle closed the last port to the Confederacy so they could no longer get fresh supplies from their alliances or from the Bahamas. Confederacy Gen. Braxton Bragg Gen. Alfred H. Terry Union  583 Casualties 1341 Causalities

The Battle of the Appomattox Courthouse General Lee General Grant’s Confederacy Union In this Battle Gen. Lee Surrendered and was the end of the Civil War even though there were still minor battles after this surrender.

Weapons Rifles During the Civil War, the rifle was the most used weapon in the war. Most of the rifles during that time were loaded with a small lead ball and black powder. Most rifles at this time were muzzle loaded muskets. These rifles were used by both the Union and the Confederacy

Cannons The Howitzer- 12, 24, and 32 pound shots could be used. The Napoleon- 12 pound shot mainly. With a range from 250 – 1700 yards, cannons were very helpful to both armies. Especially the Napoleon for its light weight and portability it could be brought to the front lines with ease

Pistols Colt 1851 Navy: Confederates Single action, 6 shot Colt Army 1860: Union Single action, 6 shot Accurate up to yards.

Swords 1850 Army Officer’s sword Bayonet: attached to rifle, close range

Ships U.S.S. Monitor Fully armored ship Rotating gun turret C.S.S. North Carolina Ironclad war ship

Transportation Although most infantry traveled on foot, horses were used to move equipment and supplies. Some small groups of cavalry, mounted on horseback, were also used to attack in enemy territory. Horses

Transportation Railroads played a major role in moving troops and weapons. The Union corp. of engineers laid tracks and built bridges for the military trains. They delivered staple products like guns, ammo, and clothes.

Ships These were a main role in giving the Confederacy much needed goods They would use blockade runners to sneak past the Union.

End of Civil War The Union Became Victorious!! The final surrender of Confederate troops occurred June 23, 1865.

There are many ways it affected the U.S. like how it helped modernize the South. But Mainly it kept the U.S. from becoming two different countries. Also it paved the way for different states to be made…. It freed the slaves and increased the bond between blacks and whites. How did the Civil War affect America’s Future?