Charleston, SC Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter was completely surrounded.

Lincoln reacted to the attack on Fort Sumter Lincoln asked for 75,000 volunteer soldiers (512) States were eager to send soldiers; people were ready to fight. Everyone was confident that war would be short.

Lincoln managed border states Kentucky—Lincoln did not send troops in because he wanted Kentucky in the Union. Kentucky remained neutral after the South tried to invade. Maryland—placed under martial law after groups attacked rail and telegraph Missouri—Lincoln sent troops after fighting broke out. Delaware—strong Union support and little slavery.

Why the North fought: --Fought to preserve the Union. --Fought because South seceded. --Some fought to end slavery. --Some fought because of the glamour of war. --Some fought for a job—struggling immigrants.

Why the North was likely to win: 2 times as many people. 5 times as many factories. 15 times as much iron production 2 times as much railroad track 2 times as much farm land Britain, and much of the world, had banned slavery—limiting options for the South to find allies. Naval blockade of Southern ports

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Why the South fought: South was totally dependent on cotton, and, therefore, slavery. States’ rights

Why the South could win: North was forced to invade the South in order to win. Invading is more difficult than defending. South could “tire out” the North. The South had excellent military leadership.

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Union Strategy 1.Blockade 2.Mississippi 3.Richmond Theaters of War

Southern Strategy 1.“Tire ‘em out!” 2.“Run the blockade” 3.Ally with Britain. Theaters of War

The Call to Arms Sec 1: The Call to Arms Taking Sides in the War Main Idea: As the war began and states chose sides, loyalties in the four border states were divided North Against South Main Idea: Each side had its advantages and disadvantages, and each side was sure it would win. The Two Sides Plan Strategy Main Idea: While the North wanted to isolate the South and invade it, the South hoped to get help from Europe. Americans Against Americans Main Idea: The war often divided families as it drew most adult males on both sides into the military. First Battle of Bull Run Main Idea: Expectations of a quick victory were dashed at Bull Run in July continued…

The Call to Arms (Continued…) Sec 1: The Call to Arms A Soldier’s Life Main Idea: Rain, mud, disease, and crowded prison camps took a heavy toll on both sides.

Early Years of the War Sec 2: Early Years of the War New Technology in the War Main Idea: The use of new weapons forced commanders to rethink their tactics. The War in the East Main Idea: Each side suffered setbacks in the East in The War in the West Main Idea: In the West, Union forces seized control of most of the Mississippi River in 1862.

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The Emancipation Proclamation Sec 3: The Emancipation Proclamation Emancipating the Enslaved Main Idea: Lincoln was slow to decide on emancipation but finally embraced it as a necessary war measure. African Americans Help the Union Main Idea: African Americans fought for the Union and made other contributions to the war effort.

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The Civil War and American Life Sec 4: The Civil War and American Life Divisions Over the War Main Idea: On both sides, pursuit of the war was hampered by disagreements among the people. The Draft Laws Main Idea: Both sides found it necessary to draft men into military service. The War and Economic Strains Main Idea: The war strained the finances of governments and individuals. Women in the Civil War Main Idea: The war opened many new opportunities for women, who contributed greatly to the war effort.

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Decisive Battles Sec 5: Decisive Battles The Tide Turns Main Idea: After suffering some defeats, Union forces gained the upper hand by winning major battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Closing In on the Confederacy Main Idea: With Grant in command, Union forces carried the war to the heart of the Confederacy. Peace at Last Main Idea: Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, putting an end to the long and bloody war.

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