Transcript File - Cole Mathers
Cole Mathers
CIVIL WAR
The beginning The Civil War started in 1861 between the northern states (The Union) and the southern states (The Confederation).
The war was started over differing opinions on whether or not the government should be able to regulate slavery in the territories that had not yet become states.
The northern states did not want slavery where as the southern did.
Advantages More troops North Owned most of the railroads Stronger Navy South More skilled soldiers Some of the most successful military officers in the country Fighting for their homeland, strong reason to fight
Important battles First Battle of Bull Run Fought in Washington D.C. and was the first major battle of the war. The Confederates came out as the clear victor.
The Battle of Antietam This battle was fought in Maryland and is known as the bloodiest single day of the entire war. This battle only lasted one day and ended in a draw.
The Battle of Gettysburg Known by many as the turning point in the war. The north won and stopped any hopes of southern advancement into the north.
The end of the war General Grant successfully cut off General Lee from retreating to North Carolina forcing Lee to surrender.
The surrender took place in 1865 at Appomattox courthouse in Virginia
The Aftermath The Civil War had many effects on the entire country Slaves were now free but were still treated horribly as things like the Jim Crow laws were put in place The southern economy was ruined where as the northern economy had a huge boost from the war There was more animosity between the north and south even after the war had ended.
In what year did the Civil War start?
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Correct! The civil war started in 1861
The South had more soldiers than the north.
Correct! The southern soldiers were more skilled with rifles and had much more proficient generals however they were at a large disadvantage when it came to number of soldiers.
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What battle was the turning point in the Civil War?
Correct! The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day long battle in which the north prevented the south from advancing farther into northern land.
Sorry that answer is not correct. The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle in the Civil War and a victory for the south.
Sorry that answer is not correct. The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in the Civil War and was fought to a draw.
In what year did the South surrender to the North?
Correct! General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865 in the Appomattox courthouse in Virginia
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The southern economy suffered greatly as a result of the Civil War.
Correct!
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