Civil War by Jonathan Lee https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9 Jonathan,Breanna,Moriah en-us 2017-11-13 17:18:45 UTC 2026-01-30 06:11:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Fort Henry and Fort Donelson -February 6, 1862 https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206367083 Two forts were built to protect Tennessee and the Deep South from invasion. Unfortunately the two forts proved to be right in the way of the driving General Grant. On February 6, 1862, Grant and Flag Officer Foote captured Fort Henry.

Outcome- It was the first battle won by the Union.

]]> 2017-11-13 17:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206367083 Battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862 – April 7, 1862 https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206369211 The Battle Of Shiloh was a battle in Tennessee where the union gained greater control over the Mississippi River Valley. The Union won this. This battle was fought to gain control of the Tennessee River.

Outcome: Union Victory 


]]> 2017-11-13 17:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206369211 Fort Jackson and St. Philip-Apr 16, 1862 – Apr 28, 1862 https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206370189  New Orleans in the American Civil War. The two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River south of the city were attacked by a Union Navy fleet. The  This battle was fought for the possession of New Orleans.

Outcome: Union won this battle.
 

]]> 2017-11-13 17:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206370189 Siege of Vicksburg - May 18, 1863 – Jul 4, 1863 https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206370734 victory in Mississippi by Union General Ulysses S. Grant despite the presence of daunting Confederate gun batteries on the walls surrounding the city overlooking the Mississippi River. With the loss of Pemberton's army and this vital stronghold on the Mississippi, the Confederacy was effectively split in half.

Outcome: Union won and took control over the Mississippi river.

]]> 2017-11-13 17:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206370734 https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206382949 2017-11-13 17:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206382949 Goals https://padlet.com/1228770/mnm7hxm2fna9/wish/206386226 Union: Capture the Mississippi River
Confederacy: They wanted to gain control of the Mississippi River as well.

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