1. The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War

2. The Civil War Lesson 7 Impact of the Civil War
Key Terms
Thirteenth Amendment
John Wilkes Booth
Land Grant College Act

3. Grant continued towards Richmond, but was stopped at Petersburg, a major railroad center
It was the confederate’s last major stand in the east
The War’s End

4. The War’s End
Powerful artillery such as this cannon, known as the “Dictator,” helped the Union secure a victory at Petersburg after months of siege.

6. Congress with Lincoln’s support, proposed the 13th Amendment
Peace talks with confederates did not produce results
The War’s End

7. April 9th 1864, Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House
The official end of the war was in June
The War’s End

9. The War’s End
April 14, 1864, Lincoln was attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in D.C. and was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
Lincoln died the next morning
His murder united the northerners

11. Explaining the North's Victory
South
Advantages
Strong leadership
More commitment
Disadvantages
Money
No European aid

12. Explaining the North's Victory
Advantages
Lincoln
More population, technology, military
Disadvantages
Less commitment

13. Explaining the North's Victory

14. The Costs of War
America never had experienced any war quite so dividing or bloody
Photographs made war come to life for citizens

15. The Costs of War
Civil War photographer Mathew Brady’s New York City studio

17. The Costs of War Economic impact
Brought in the Gilded Age- an era characterized by greed
North become industrial
South would remained somewhat agricultural but struggle to survive
Land Grant College Act- established universities from money gotten from the sale of public lands

18. The Costs of War .

19. The Costs of War

20. The Costs of War Societal impact
Many soldiers were hurt or maimed, drifted from town to town
Homes and cities were destroyed
Many felt the war was noble cause that failed
African-Americans were free, but did not have resources to start a new life

21. The Costs of War Political impact
Cemented the idea of federal authority over states
Nationalism grows amongst citizens

22. Quiz: The War’s End
What event darkened the Union's victory in April 1865?
A. the assassination of President Lincoln
B. the battle at Appomattox Court House
C. the siege at Petersburg
D. the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment

23. Quiz: Explaining the North's Victory
Which of the following factors might have better enabled the Confederacy to win the war?
A. aid from Britain or France
B. conviction of its citizens
C. increased cotton production
D. skilled military leadership

24. Quiz: The Costs of War
What significant loss did both the North and the South suffer as a result of the war?
A. the breakdown of political parties
B. the collapse of industry
C. devastating human casualties
D. extensive property damage