QOTD In 1846, David Wilmot of Pennsylvania submitted a proposal to Congress that would have outlawed slavery in which area? a) land north of the Missouri River. b) Texas. c) land acquired from Mexico. d) The Oregon Territory.

QOTD In 1846, David Wilmot of Pennsylvania submitted a proposal to Congress that would have outlawed slavery in which area? c) land acquired from Mexico.

Today’s Standard SSUSH 9 Explain the importance of Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta; the Emancipation Proclamation.

The Civil War: The Tide of the War Turns Chancellorsville to Gettysburg 1862 - 1863

The Emancipation Proclamation September 1862, Antietam Bloodiest single day battle No clear winner BUT, it did encourage the Union Lincoln announces the Emancipation Proclamation January 1st, 1863 Significance: A) It declared all slaves in the Confederacy free B) It gave the Union war effort a moral cause, a fight for freedom

Victories for General Lee April 1861 – Fort Sumter begins the war July 1861 – First Battle of Bull Run September 1862 – Antietam The Confederacy has won most of the early victories in the war 1) General’s Lee and Jackson’s brilliant leadership was hard to beat. The Union holds on BUT they need a big victory to turn the tide of the War

General “Stonewall Jackson” Lee’s right hand man 2) Battle of Chancellorsville May 10th, 1863 Confederates win, but Jackson is killed Struck by friendly fire A major loss for the Confederate Army 3) Lee loses his “right arm”

The Battle of Gettysburg July 1st, 1863 1) Confederate troops arrive in Gettysburg 2) They need shoes They encounter Union cavalry Skirmish – small battle, takes place Units from both sides arrive and it becomes a major battle The most important of the war…

The Battle of Gettysburg Battle lasts three days 3) Union has a better position – higher ground Union victory Lee loses a 3rd of his army and retreats to Virginia General Meade – Commander of Union forces at Gettysburg Things start looking up for the North after this

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Siege of Vicksburg Meanwhile out west… 1) Ulysses S. Grant Still trying to gain control of the Mississippi River Vicksburg, MS Tries to take the town but is unsuccessful 2) siege – surrounds town and starves it Union victory They get the Mississippi!

Siege of Vicksburg

The Gettysburg Address Lincoln invited to dedicate Gettysburg battlefield Edward Everett – featured guest Everett speaks 2 hours Lincoln talks for 2 minutes 1) The Gettysburg Address One of America’s best known speeches Gave the Union much needed encouragement

Grant Takes Command Early 1864 Gettysburg and Vicksburg turn the tide The North is winning Gen. Ulysses S. Grant Lincoln places him in charge of the Union Army 2) Grant’s strategy – go straight to Richmond, VA and beat Confederates with a larger force

Sherman in Georgia 1) Gen. William T. Sherman Takes Grant’s job in the West after Grant goes East to fight Lee Moves south from Chattanooga, TN to threaten Atlanta, GA Atlanta – A major railroad hub for the South

Sherman’s March to the Sea 2) From Atlanta, Sherman cuts a 300-mile-long path of destruction all the way to Savannah Sherman’s March To The Sea He then heads back north to South Carolina Destroys Columbia Moves his troops to North Carolina All destruction of Confederate property stops

The Election of 1864 Lincoln re-elected 3) 13th Amendment Passed in February of 1865 All slavery in the United States is abolished

The End of the War April 1865 – Lee’s army is shrinking from deserters leaving Continually cut off by Grant’s forces everywhere 4) April 9th, 1865 – Lee arrives in Appomattox Court House, VA Lee decides to surrender to Grant War is over The Union wins

Lee Surrenders to Grant

Lincoln Assassinated April 14th, 1865 Lincoln and his wife are watching a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. John Wilkes Booth Pro-south Actor Sneaks into the presidential box Shoots Lincoln once in the back of the head Booth is later shot while escaping Lincoln never regains consciousness; dies the next morning

Lincoln Assassinated

Lincoln Assassinated

Lincoln Assassinated

John Wilkes Booth

Lincoln’s Assassination

Today’s Assignment Graphic Timeline You have 8 study guides. Your sheet has 8 boxes. In each box, draw a picture or an idea from each of your study guides. In the lines below each box, write what you drew and why its important historically. COLOR YOUR DRAWINGS Make sure your pictures are in order.

Unit 4 Study Guides so far… 1) Sectionalism Intensifies 2) Mexican War / Compromise of 1850 3) Compromise Fails / Southern Secession 4) Civil War Begins 5) Bull Run to Antietam 6) Gettysburg & the End of the War