https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl In a paragraph, reflect on what you learned about the generals of the North. Are you surprised by anything? Did these generals contribute to why the war was won by the North? Could they have contributed as to why the war lasted 4 years? What is one thing you learned? Add in a visual en-us 2016-11-11 13:30:41 UTC 2025-10-03 06:11:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137014707 I learned that the majority of successful generals, in both the north and south, were trained at West Point or the US military academy. Despite having their fair share of successful campaigns and battles, key losses were responsible for the eventual defeat. Some generals were blamed for the defeat of certain battles, like Gettysburg. Distinct battle tactics, like Stonewall's method and Forrest's method, were effective. Lee was perhaps the most influential out of the few, as some they took command under him. ]]> 2016-11-11 14:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137014707 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016076 The majority of generals trained at west point academy. The generals fought with each other in battles, took loses together and won together. Also the different tactics and strategies used by the generals differentiate each other . ]]> 2016-11-11 14:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016076 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016135 I learned about the majority of the battles that the Southern generals fought in. I also learned about the distinguished academies these generals went to to start their military careers. The wins and losses of these generals and why these results occurred also gives insightful inside knowledge of the battles of the Civil War.]]> 2016-11-11 14:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016135 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016178 I learned that most well known Generals in the Civil War had attended West Point. Even after certain success like circumnavigating troops successfully they eventually fell under the weight of the outweighing defeats. ]]> 2016-11-11 14:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016178 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016357 I learned that the majority of the generals were born during the same time period and attended military training around the same time. Therefore they had similar tactics in war, which explains why they all joined the confederacy.]]> 2016-11-11 14:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016357 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016465 I learned that the General's success was overall reflective on their class rank. Robert E. Lee I feel was the most successful and best general. If he hadn't faltered at Gettysburg and and kept his momentum before that, The South probably could've won. The war lasted four years because I feel the South's military strength was way superior to the North's. The North however had more soldiers and resources that kept the South at a slight stalemate making he war last 4 years. South's military tactics and North's soldier count dragged the war on.

]]> 2016-11-11 14:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016465 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016485 I learned that although the union won there was many victories due to different generals in the South. They all contributed to their loses and their victories it was not specifically a one man job. I also did not know about the weather being such a big impact during the battle of Gettysburg]]> 2016-11-11 14:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016485 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016519 I learned that majority of the Generals in both the North and the South attended West Point academy. The Southern generals all contributed by using their strengths in the war, however the North had more money and supplies which led to the defeat of the South. ]]> 2016-11-11 14:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137016519 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137017158 In the presentations it was taught that certain Confederate Generals had preivious friendship with Union generals. Another interesting thought was some after the war changed their political choices. It begs the question whether these post war changes were genuine or a desperate attempt to reintigrate within the country. ]]> 2016-11-11 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137017158 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137017543 The generals of the South were all essential to the war lasting as long as it did, their tactfulness, their strategic plans all played into this. It seems as though most, if not all, of the southern generals attended West Point. The south had many victories due to the efforts of each and all of the generals thinking, being able to win battles despite being outnumbered. Without these generals the war would never have lasted as long as it did, and the south wouldn't have gotten as far as it did. ]]> 2016-11-11 14:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137017543 4801764615 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018087 I learned that a majority of the generals had attended West Point together and had even been good acquaintances at one point or another (such as with Longstreet and Grant), but due to the divisive Civil War and their political affiliations, Generals and Major Generals who were once friends and allies were forced to fight against one another during the war.]]> 2016-11-11 14:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018087 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018180 I learned that there were much more victories and overall contributions in the South when compared to the North, as every single one had some form of major victory, unlike the Northern generals. I was surprised by their quantity of victories, and the only thing that contributed to their loss would be Gettysburg. Their efforts made the war much longer than it should have. 

]]> 2016-11-11 14:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018180 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018271 I learned that all the generals attended West Points and were great friends but later had their own viewpoints on whether the North or South had the better reasoning. The Southern generals seem to have fought and won more battles than the North]]> 2016-11-11 14:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018271 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018332 What i learned between the Northern and Southern Generals went to the same college and ended up fighting eachother. Also the south had many victories but could not be the North. 

]]> 2016-11-11 14:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018332 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018514 I've learned a lot more about Nathan Bedford Forrest than I have learned previously about him (which was nothing) and that he had very prominent victories. Of his victories, he was outnumbered and he had even dismounted his horse to win one of those victories. On the off hand, however, during the Battle of Fort Pillow he did went and massacred a decent number of black soldiers which most likely angered and abolitionist north and fueled their reason for war even more, leading to the north's victory.]]> 2016-11-11 14:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137018514 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137108691 2016-11-12 00:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137108691 4801729438 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137109341 I learned that both generals from the North and the South had a great deal of military experience prior to the Civil War. A majority of generals from both divides of the U.S. participated and led in the Mexican-American War and attended West Point Military Academy. Due to these factors, I believe this is why the Civil War lasted four years since generals from both the North and South had already had a taste of what war consists of and overtime had planned strategic tactics to make defeat less likely.]]> 2016-11-12 00:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137109341 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137111380 Every general had their own unique strategies and shared similar military experiences. The South's lack of resources and the North's tactical generalship contributed to the South's loss. However, the South did have some advantages, such as the location of most of the battles, which could be a reason as to why the war lasted four years.]]> 2016-11-12 01:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137111380 4804101788 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137113028 generals from both sides of the country were very prestigious and most had graduated high in their class at west point, i found out that one major weakness that the south had was not enough fighting power nor the resources like artillery. i was surprised to learn that generals from the south had a strong passion for the war and would even fight alongside their soldiers but would lack the ability to win key battles ]]> 2016-11-12 03:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137113028 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137113126 Ive learned numerous key points between the Northern and Southern Generals. They are similar in their education for example most of them attended West Point Military Academy. The Southern generals had smart tactics such as weakening the northern army and preparing but the South  underestimated the norths strategies as well. ]]> 2016-11-12 03:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137113126 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137114645 It was learned by the rest of my classmates and myself the significance of both Northern and Southern generals of the Civil War as well as their specific involvements and contributions to it. As I was surprised by facts such as Forrest being of the KKK or the creation of hookers and sideburns, there were also a lot of things about each general that seemed to be quite uniform and consistent throughout (e.g. attendance of West Point). Each and every general on their own contributed to the lengthiness (or lack there of) of the Civil War and its victor, the North. Although some more than others, generals such as Lee, Grant, and Jackson had a very obvious, colossal impact on the events and outcomes of the war.]]> 2016-11-12 04:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137114645 4801791822 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137114854 While learning about both Northern and Southern generals, it was very apparent the similarity in their education. All of the generals contributed their on individual ideas and ways to win the war. One thing that was interesting was that finding out what the generals did before the war, such as how Stonewall Jackson, although he suffered from an anxiety disorder, he was still considered a very successful teacher. I learned that although all the enres did something different within themselves, their end goal was all the same. A reason for why the war lasted four years could be because of how successful all of the generals were, making it apparent that both sides were strong and intent on winning. 

]]> 2016-11-12 04:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137114854 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137235064 Similar to the key generals of the North, the generals of the South played an instrumental role in the war, albeit in a losing effort. I was surprised by the number of generals that resigned from the U.S. army, which shows the ultimate influence of sectionalism within the span of the entire Civil War. It should be noted that more generals of the South were grossly incompetent when compared to those of the North. They resisted the force of the Union their efforts.]]> 2016-11-13 22:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137235064 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137369371 Between the northern and southern generals i learned that generals in the south typically were close together fighting among one another all of the generals in the south attributed their fights to be defensive as well as the fact that all generals in the south were highly trained in previous wars and fights.]]> 2016-11-14 14:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137369371 https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137526871 The Southern and Northern generals were similar in that most attended West Point and most had military experience prior to the Civil War. The Southern generals ]]> 2016-11-14 19:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/josh_pavlicek/8p8hfp01rsbl/wish/137526871