1. The war between the states 1861-1863
The Civil War
The war between the states

2. What happened at Sumter
Union Major Robert Anderson was the commanding officer at fort Sumter. Told President Lincoln he had less than a five week supply of food. The confederate government starts to feel pressure that the war is inevitable. So they order Confederate General P.G.T Beurguard to order the evacuation of the union troops at fort Sumter. They say they will be starved out in a couple of days south said NO you need to leave now. North refuses south attacks and the battle ends it was a bloodless battle.

3. The first Battle of Bull Run or Manassas Junction
Was the first real battle
Both sides had a different name for the battle
The north called it bull run because of the nearby creek
The south called it Manassas junction for the nearby town
South would have lost without Gen Thomas .J Jackson
That’s were he got the nickname stonewall Jackson for his fighting style
First win for the southern army
Minimal casualties

4. The second Battle of Manassas Junction or Bull Run
Still couldn’t decide on a name
Larger in numbers and in scale
Part of confederate Gen Robert E Lee’s Offensive strike
South out numbered approx. 2 to 1
Heavy casualties on both sides
Southern victory

5. The battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg
Bloodiest single day in American history
Still couldn’t decide on a name
North called Antietam for the creek
South called it Sharpsburg for the nearby town
There was no winner tactically
Lincoln took it as enough of a victory to state the emancipation proclamation
South outnumbered 2 to 1

6. The battle of Shiloh Bloodiest battle in American history to that time
South came with the intention to wipe grants army out quickly and easily.
Lots of wounded and or missing
Union victory