1. Chapter 15, Section1 The Two Sides
The Civil War
Chapter 15, Section1
The Two Sides

2. Quick Review
After Lincoln wins the election of 1860 the Confederate States of America had taken shape:
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas
Following the attack at Fort Sumter 4 more states joined:
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas.

4. Choosing Sides
When the Civil War began, the Union and the Confederate States were concerned with the border states
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware.
Following the battle at Fort Sumter, these four border states remained in the Union.
Losing the border states would seriously damage the North! All border states had very strategic locations.

6. President Lincoln acted boldly to ensure the border states remained with the Union.
Lincoln told these border states that if they would support the Union, slave owners could keep their slaves.
Lincoln used his power to arrest individuals who supported secession.
The border states stayed in the Union, but many of their citizens joined the Confederate army.

8. West Virginia
Most white southerners supported secession. However, pockets of Union support existed in Virginia.
In 1861, 48 Virginia counties organized themselves as a separate state called West Virginia. West Virginia would support the Union and in 1863 would become a state.

9. Northern Advantages 1. Larger Population
2. More Industry and Resources
3. More ships and Larger Navy
4. Larger and More Efficient Railroad
5. Leadership of Lincoln

11. Southern Advantages 1. Strong support from the White Population
2. Fighting in Familiar Territory
3. Military Leadership
4. Military experience of Jefferson Davis

12. Northern War Aims 1. Bring Southern States back in the Union
2. Put an end to slavery

13. Northern Strategy 1. Blockade Southern Ports
2. Gain Control of Mississippi River
3. Take Richmond, Virginia
(Confederate Capital)

14. Southern War Aims Win recognition as a free and independent country
Preserve the traditional way of life

15. Southern Strategy
1. Defensive tactics with opportune offensive attacks
2. Make the North tired of fighting
3. Gain France and Britain as allies

16. THE CIVIL WAR WAS MORE THAN JUST A WAR BETWEEN STATES
THE CIVIL WAR WAS MORE THAN JUST A WAR BETWEEN STATES. THE WAR OFTEN PITTED BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER, PARENTS AGAINST CHILDREN, AND NEIGHBOR AGAINST NEIGHBOR!

17. Faces of the War The average age of a soldier in the Civil War was 25.
55% of all troops were farmers.
Most thought the war would be over within three months.

18. Faces of the War
In 1861 the North (Yankees) had about 187,000 soldiers involved in the War. By the end of the war, the North would have used 2.1 million soldiers.
In 1861 the South (Rebels) had 112,000 soldiers. By the end of the war, the South would have used 850,000 soldiers.