Civil War in the US. by zoe fejszak

Causes of the Civil War

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Slavery:

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Central issue dividing North and South. The South's economy relied on slavery, while the North opposed its expansion.

States' Rights:

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Southern states advocated for greater autonomy, particularly in deciding whether to allow slavery.

Economic Differences:

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The industrial North and the agrarian South had conflicting economic interests.

Political Tensions:

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The election of Abraham Lincoln, who was seen as anti-slavery, triggered Southern secession.

Key Events

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Secession:

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South Carolina seceded in December 1860, followed by ten other Southern states.

Fort Sumter (1861):

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First shots fired, initiating the war.

Emancipation Proclamation (1863):

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Lincoln declared all slaves in Confederate states free.

Major Battles:

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Antietam (1862): Bloodiest single-day battle.
Gettysburg (1863): Turning point in the war.
Sherman's March to the Sea (1864): Devastating Southern resources and morale.

Surrender at Appomattox (1865): Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the war.

Civil War in the US.

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Consequences

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Abolition of Slavery:

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13th Amendment (1865) abolished slavery.

Reconstruction:

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Efforts to rebuild the South and integrate freed slaves.

Economic Impact:

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Southern economy devastated; North became more industrialzed.

Social Changes:

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Paved the way for civil rights movements.

Life of a Civil War Soldier

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Daily Hardships:

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Harsh conditions, limited food, poor medical care.

Letters Home:

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Described experiences and struggles.

Technology and Warfare:

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New technologies like ironclad ships and railroads used.

Notable Figures

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Abraham Lincoln: 16th President, led the Union, issued Emancipation Proclamation.
Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederate States.
Ulysses S. Grant: Leading Union general, accepted Lee’s surrender.
Robert E. Lee: Principal military leader of the Confederacy.

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sources

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American Battlefield Trust
History.com Civil War
National Park Service Civil War
Smithsonian Civil War
Padlet Civil War Timeline (Padlet):
Padlet Posts - The Life of a Civil War Soldier