https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji American History 2nd Period en-us 2023-10-18 12:39:56 UTC 2023-10-20 05:31:55 UTC hello@padlet.com lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752641366 The Confederate State of America attacked the United States military platoon in Fort Sumter, South Carolina. It was a short battle due to the U.S. surrendering and no one died, but this is the battle that started the American Civil War. ]]> 2023-10-18 12:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752641366 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752654779 General Irvin McDowell and his Union army attempted to cross the Bull Run and attack the Confederate army, but they were forced out of Virginia back to Washington, D.C. This ended in a victory for the Confederate army. This battle is known as the first full-scale battle of the Civil War due to thousands of people being killed. ]]> 2023-10-18 12:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752654779 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752687564 The world's first ironclad ship, the CSS Virginia attacked two of the U.S. ships trying to stop the Union blockage of the Southern Ports. Both the North and South claimed that they won the battle, but they also never claimed it as a draw. The battle showed that the ironclad ships were able to work successfully and gave an understanding of how naval warfare would be in the future. ]]> 2023-10-18 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752687564 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752690526 David G. Farragut and the U.S. Navy entered the city of New Orleans through Mississippi and captured the city with gunboats, motorboats, and 15,000 soldiers. The Confederates resisted and were forced out of the city and the Union prevailed. The capture of New Orleans showed the importance of leadership and gave the Union access to the Mississippi River. ]]> 2023-10-18 13:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2752690526 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754483177 The Battle of Shiloh started when the Confederates made an attack on Union forces in Tennessee. The Confederates were then unable to fight back and the Union took over and won. This battle is known as the bloodiest battle in American history. It resulted in more than 23,000 injured or dead. This battle also allowed the Union better access to the Mississippi River Valley.]]> 2023-10-19 12:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754483177 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754502869 Union troops under the authority of General Joseph Hooker attacked Confederate troops which led to the Battle of Antietam. The Confederate troops outnumbered 2:1 led to them not winning the victory because they weren't as prepared as the Union. The Union sent in their entire army while the Confederates sent in only less than 3 quarters. The Battle was the bloodiest day of war in American history and led to 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. The Union victory also led President Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclamation 1862. ]]> 2023-10-19 12:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754502869 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754565988 The Battle of Fredericksburg began when the Union army attempted to attack the Confederate army by crossing over from Burnside to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Unfortunately, the Union lost this war by 12,500 losses versus 6,000. The Union failed to capture the capital, Richmond and lost the opportunity to advance into Confederate land. The Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the largest battles during the Civil War. ]]> 2023-10-19 13:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754565988 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754575505 President Abraham Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The proclamation stated " "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious areas "are, and henceforward shall be free." This meant that if all the battles did not stop, all slaves would become free citizens. The Emancipation Proclamation added force and strengthened the Union both militarily and politically. ]]> 2023-10-19 13:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2754575505 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755611873 The Battle of Gettysburg started off with the clash of the two armies. The Confederate Army invaded the Union's territory trying to get to Harrisburg, which is the capital of Pennsylvania. The fighting spread from the north and south along the town of Gettysburg. The battle resulted in a Union victory and 51,000 injured or dead. This battle is known as the war's turning point and involved the largest number of deaths/injuries. ]]> 2023-10-20 03:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755611873 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755625378 General Grant planned to get control of the Mississippi River and Vicksburg for the Union by planning attacks and assaults on the Confederate land. Both Confederate and Union armies agreed to meet at Champion Hill and fight. The war ended with the Confederates surrendering due to thousands of soldiers suffering from illness and wounds. The Siege of Vicksburg was significant because it captured the Mississippi River, gave the Union complete access to the river, and divided the Confederacy in two. ]]> 2023-10-20 03:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755625378 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755634785 During President Abraham Lincoln's most famous speech, he announced the Gettysburg Address to dedicate a cemetery for the Union soldiers who died during the Battle of Gettysburg. The cemetery was named Gettysburg Nation Cemetary and it held over 6,000 of the Union soldiers and veterans.]]> 2023-10-20 03:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755634785 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755639455 The commanding General Ulysses Grant led the Union armies to victory against the Confederates during the Civil War. He was then later elected as the 18th President of the United States as a Republican. ]]> 2023-10-20 03:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755639455 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755643472 The Fort Pillow Massacre started because the South did not like that the North was using Black soldiers during the Civil War. 15,000 Confederate soldiers attacked the Union army and began to fight. The Union refused to surrender and the battle ended with lots of Black soldiers dead. This Battle is important because it encouraged enslaved people to fight for their freedom and hardened the resolve of Black Union soldiers. ]]> 2023-10-20 03:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755643472 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755699815 President Abraham Lincoln ran against General George B. McClellan and defeated him by 212 to 21. The Election is best known because Abraham Lincoln was the first Northern president to ever win re-election. ]]> 2023-10-20 04:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755699815 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755732516 General William Sherman led his Union troops through the Confederate state, of Georgia, destroying their military and civilian property. He did this to prove the Confederacy did not have enough protection from invaders and to make the civilians who lived there go against the Confederacy. The march ended in Savannah after Union forces captured it and presented it to Lincoln as a Christmas gift. This march proved that the Confederacy could not wage a war and was unprepared. Also during the march, 17,000 - 25,000 enslaved Black people were freed. ]]> 2023-10-20 05:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755732516 lhill199_2 https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755740964 At the Battle of Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee gave up his position as commander of all Confederate forces to General Ulysses. S. Grant. The Appomattox Court House also marks the beginning of the transition to peace after 4 years of fighting long deadly battles. This is important because it led to the end of the bloodiest conflict in American history. ]]> 2023-10-20 05:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lhill199_2/qz715io14eik55ji/wish/2755740964