https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je "It is easy to see that, under the sharp discipline of Civil War, the nation is beginning a new life" Abraham Lincoln en-us 2022-02-03 16:09:52 UTC 2022-02-09 21:13:02 UTC hello@padlet.com scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027846319 The Mississippi River played a huge factor in the North and the South's economy. The River served as a waterway to ship out goods. During the war, more soldiers in the Mississippi died from diseases rather than from actual fighting wounds.]]> 2022-02-03 16:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027846319 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027846871 Kentucky was known as a border state which was of key importance during the Civil War. The soldiers in Kentucky served in the Confederate and Union army as well. Since Kentucky was a border state, it helped to separate the Confederate and Union States. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027846871 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847216 Unfortunately during the Civil War Tennessee was divided. Its farmlands were massacred during the major scale battles. It was also a major target for the union, as it had many advantageous positions. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847216 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847620 Montgomery Alabama played a significant role in the Civil War by being the first capital of the Confederate States. Montgomery was involved in the war by providing troops, leaders, military material, supplies, food, and horses. Montgomery ratified a constitution that would protect Black Citizens Civil Rights. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847620 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847683 Washington DC played the role of being the home and base of the Union Army. Much like Richmond, the opposing forces desperately tried to capture the post. In the end, Washington D.C. stood as a beacon of hope for the union and remains to this day. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027847683 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027848284 Although the Chesapeake Bay was the location of a famous battle in the American Revolution there was no major battle during the civil war. Smaller conflicts include the battle of big bethel with 80 union casualties and 7 confederates. It was also known to be an important location for naval battles. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027848284 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849089 Fort Sumter was the site of the first major battle of the Civil War. Confederate forces from south Carolina bombarded the fort and eventually forced the Union troops to retreat. Lincolns' treatment of the situation led to 4 more states succeeding after this battle. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849089 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849362 Richmond, the 2nd capital of the confederacy was briefly captured for eight days. Richmond was chosen as the 2nd capital for the size of Virginia. During the end of the war, they burned Richmond so it wouldn't be captured by Union forces in 1865. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849362 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849517 Although Harper's Ferry is also known for a slave revolt in 1859, it is most famous for the battle of Harper's ferry in 1862. It was a massive victory for the confederacy with over 12 thousand union troops being captured. The confederates also seized 13 arms and 47 pieces of artillery. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027849517 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027850350 Chattanooga and the battle of Chattanooga was a decisive victory for the Union troops. The city was a gateway for later campaigns in the south, including the capture of Atlanta. it became a turning point in the Civil war because it helped reduce the Confederacy to the Atlantic coast.]]> 2022-02-03 16:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027850350 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851029 The Battle of Manassas was more famously known as the First Battle of Bull run. It was the first actual battle of the Civil War, not counting fort Sumter. Unfortunately, the Confederacy won and forced a Union retreat.  ]]> 2022-02-03 16:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851029 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851269 The Battle of New Orleans was another major victory for the union and another turning point along with the battle of Gettysburg. New Orleans controlled a huge waterway which made it an essential target for the union. Its capture made it harder for the confederates to control their cotton supply and increased Union morale. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851269 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851611 Baltimore was home to an aggressive riot in 1861 known as the Baltimore riots of 1861.  When Pro confederate citizens attacked and threw rocks and stones at union soldiers, they returned fire with their guns. Twelve rioters were killed and four Union soldiers lost their lives. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027851611 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027852842 The Battle of Fredericksburg was huge with over 200,000 combatants. It was a devastating defeat for the union who suffered from poor general management. On top of that, it was a massive confederate morale boost. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027852842 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027853437 This location held yet another crucial battle. The battle of Chancellorsville was an important confederate victory that stopped a flanking attempt by the Union. However, a major confederate general by the name of "Stonewall" Jackson was mortally injured in this battle. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027853437 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027853942 The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in July 1963 by the Union and Confederates during the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was a major tide changer in the war. It was the south's failed invasion of the north, Robert E. Lee kept sending troops but they were successfully held off by the Union's reinforcements, this would mark the last time the Confederate army attempted to invade. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027853942 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027854696 The Battle of Warren County was a major battle taking place in 1863. This battle, along with the Battle of Gettysburg marked the biggest turning point for the civil war so far. Over 1,600 soldiers died in the battle. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027854696 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855472 Shiloh was the location of an early battle in the Civil War known as the battle of Pittsburg Landing. It was a major success for Ulysses S. Grant's Union army. It allowed Grant to invade Mississippi and plummeted the confederate morale. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855472 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855696 The Ohio River was depended on by trade with the South. it helped as a passage with the slave states of Virginia and Kentucky. Warfare also erupted in 1754 between the American colonies, France, and Brittain.]]> 2022-02-03 16:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855696 scabrera52 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855809 Antietam was the location of the Sharpsburg during 1862. It was a close Union victory but both sides suffered massive casualties. It still holds the title of the deadliest day in American history with over 23,000 soldiers dying in 24 hours.]]> 2022-02-03 16:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027855809 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027857615 Although there was no major battle at the Potomac River, The Potomac River was important as it marked the border between the union and the confederacy. The River functioned as a way of transportation during the war and was an important navigation route. The River became an obstacle for the generals in the army that would attempt to move their army throughout the war.]]> 2022-02-03 16:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027857615 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027859141 This river marked yet another border between the confederacy and the Union. We could not find any major battles that took place at this location but nevertheless, it was an important tactical position. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027859141 https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027859648 The James River was an important tactical location for both sides. This is the area in which the James river combines with two other major rivers. Because of this, countless troops and military supplies would be delivered across these rivers. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027859648 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027884811 The Appomattox courthouse held one of the final battles of the Civil War. It's the battle in which Robert E. Lee finally surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Due to this and other factors, the Civil War would end about 2 months later. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027884811 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027887830 Savannah is home to one of the last major battles of the Civil War. The Battle known as Sherman's march to the sea was a Union victory that gave the union control of Georgia. The Mayor of the town surrendered giving General Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant control of the state. ]]> 2022-02-03 16:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027887830 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027967177 Kentucky was the birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Kentucky remained mostly neutral in the war until the union took control of it, however, there was a sizeable amount of Confederate soldiers in the area as well. ]]> 2022-02-03 17:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2027967177 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029848285 Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. First seceded from the Union before the battle at Fort Sumter.  They were the most outraged at the slavery situation and refused to listen to reason. When Abraham Lincoln won they quickly succeeded, they didn't even have his name on the ballot. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029848285 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029853210 States apart of the union included Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon.]]> 2022-02-04 17:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029853210 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029870690 Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri were in the Union but allowed slavery. Because of this, they were not originally affected by the emancipation proclamation, as all states in the union at the time were still allowed to have slaves. ]]> 2022-02-04 17:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2029870690 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2033905527 The New York riots were destructive riots in lower Manhattan when men were drafted to fight in the Civil War, in which White men attacked black men resulting in around 120 deaths. ]]> 2022-02-07 19:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2033905527 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2036310219 Richmond served as the second major Confederate capital. During the war, it was a vital source of weapons and materials for the war effort.  The union had many failed attempts to take Richmond but failed.]]> 2022-02-08 19:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2036310219 tdokmanovich https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2036315831 Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas joined the confederacy after the first official battle of the civil war, the battle of Fort Sumter. This would be the first of many confederate victories and was one of the factors in influencing these four states to join.]]> 2022-02-08 19:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/scabrera52/d2sek6ipwsizp6je/wish/2036315831