1. By: Austin Kilby and Kavit Patel
Jefferson Davis
By: Austin Kilby and Kavit Patel

2. Background
Jefferson Davis was born June 3, 1808, Christian county, Kentucky. Died December 6, 1889.
Attended Transylvania University in Kentucky until 1824.
Appointed to West Point Military Academy at age of sixteen by President Monroe.
Graduated June of 1828
Fought in the Mexican War at Monterrey and Buena Vista

3. Role in Civil War
Davis was the President was confederate states and Commander in Chief of the Confederate Army.
Appointed Robert E Lee as commander of the Army of Virginia.

4. Impact on war
Jefferson was an excellent military leader who’s excellent judgment of generals led to many victories for the South.
 Davis was captured at Irwinville, Georgia on May 10, 1865.
There is a monument in Georgia at the spot he was captured.

6. americancivilwar.com/south/jeffdavi.html