Saving Our Union by Nigello Burton

Mississippi River

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:02 UTC

The Mississippi river served as an important line of supplies for both the North and south. It was also vital for trade, as it was one of the ways Cotton in the midwest was moved south to be exported outside the country. Several wars took place along the river such as the Battle of Memphis where the Confederates lost control over the river.

Kentucky

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:15 UTC

Kentucky was one of the slave-border states that wasn't officially part of the union, but it also didn't join the Confederates. Both sides wanted the state, and they often fought to gain control of it, in battles such as the Battle of Richmond. It was a key state in the Civil War, with President Lincoln saying "I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game. Kentucky gone, we cannot hold Missouri, nor Maryland ... We would as well consent to separation at once, including the surrender of this capitol.”

(The state where both Lincoln and Jefferson Davis are from.)

Tennessee

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:29 UTC

Tennessee was the last state to secede from the Union. However it was a divided state, providing soldiers for both the Union and confederacy. Both sides wanted control over parts of the state such as the Cumberland Gap, and significant wars took place such as the Battle of Shiloh which made General Grant known.

Montgomery

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:36 UTC

Montgomery was important in the Civil War, being the Confederacy's first capital. It was captured by the Union in 1865 after the battle of Selma. To defend the city, soldiers and residents set fire to supplies and buildings to ward off the Union Army.

Chesapeake Bay

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:42 UTC

Just like the Missippi River, Chesapeake Bay was a key area in the civil war. The side in control had access to transportation, trade, and supplies. The Potomac Flotilla was formed by the government to drive out the Confederate Navy and use Fredericksburg as a supply base.

Fort Sumter Site

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:52:54 UTC

The bombardment of the site during the Battle of Fort Sumter began the Civil War. For a few days, Confederate forces shot rounds at the fort until the Union army stationed there surrendered. Because it blocked the harbor of Charleston, they were surrounded by water and easily taken by surprise.

Harpers Ferry, WV

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:53:08 UTC

John brown led a group of abolitionists into the city, starting a raid at the local federal armory. The plan was to create a refuge for freed slaves with the arsenal of weapons. The southerners saw it as a threat- they thought that abolitionists could have the potential to end slavery.

Manassas (Bull Run)

nburton22 — 2024-02-21 18:54:28 UTC

The Battle at Manassas was the first major battle in the Civil War. The Confederate victory boosted southern morale and gave them confidence to campaigns in the North rather than focusing on being defensive. However both sides realized that the war would turn bloody and long.

Vicksburg Battle Site

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:16:04 UTC

The battle at vicksburg was a 47 day war. The Union victory gave it control over the Mississippi river, which cut off trade and supplies to the confederacy. This also Cut the confederacy into two parts.

Fredericksburg Battlefield, Lee Drive, Fredericksburg, VA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:16:43 UTC

The Fredericksburg battle in December of 1862 was one of the Civil War's deadliest battles. It was also the first war to take place around a river. The war ended with a Confederate victory, preventing the Union from capturing Richmond.

Chancellorsville Battlefield, Plank Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:17:00 UTC

The Battle of Chancellorsville in April of 1863 was a Union defeat in attempt to destroy the Confederates stationed in North Virginia. This was a fight between Confederate General Lee and General Hooker, which had been going on since the battle of Fredericksburg. The battle also resulted in the death of General Jackson, which hit Confederate morale.

Antietam National Battlefield, East Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:17:25 UTC

The battle of Antietam was considered the deadliest battle in American history that took place over a day, with over 22,000 casualties. The battle was between Union General McClellan's and Confederate General Lee. The Union Victory was a pivotal point in the Civil war, boosting Northern morale and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Shiloh

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:18:12 UTC

The battle of Shiloh was a major battle in the Civil war that took place in April of 1862. It was fought between Confederate Generals Johnston and Beauregard, and Union General Grant. It began when the Confederates launched a surprise attack, which in the end, Union reinforcements arrived and they were forced to retreat.

James River, VA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:19:22 UTC

Where George McClellan and his army of 122,000 men on 400 ships moved to, from Chesapeake Bay. This river was also crossed by Lee's army, who were headed to Petersburg. This river is within 60 miles of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

Rappahannock River, VA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:19:56 UTC

(November 1862) The place where Burnside positioned his army of the Potomac to attempt to capture Richmond, which is the Confederate capitol. This army included 122,000 men. In addition, this river was icy.

Potomac River

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:20:50 UTC

This river nears the place where the event "Bull Run" happened. This river was crossed by John Brown and other men to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. This river was also crossed by Robert E. Lee and his 40,000 troops, while in unbearable heat.

Ohio River

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:21:07 UTC

A frozen river that was crossed at dawn by Margaret Garner and her family. Also, seventeen escapees walked across it and made their way to Cincinnati. In addition, when Abraham Lincoln was seven, the family moved from Kentucky across the Ohio River to Indiana.

Gettysburg Battle Site

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:23:28 UTC

In July 1st, 65,000 Confederates and 85,000 Federals clashed. This has led into the most dramatic contest in all of the war. This deadly battle is called the Battle of Gettysburg.

Baltimore, MD

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:24:16 UTC

A place where Lincoln had to hide from assassinators. President Lincoln was put in disguise by federal officials to go unnoticed. He went through Baltimore on a train, successfully not getting caught.

New Orleans, LA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:24:23 UTC

The place where the clash between African Americans and military veterans occurred. The race riot in New Orleans included white people raping and murdering blacks, before setting fire to neighborhoods. Black schools and churches were destroyed in over two days.

Chickamauga And Chattanooga Battle Site

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:24:42 UTC

Where the clash happened between William's Union Army and Braxton Bragg's rebel forces. 35,000 soldiers on both sides were killed or wounded. Rosecrans went back to Chattanooga as a result of his mistake that opened a gap.

Richmond, VA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:24:46 UTC

The capitol of where Virginia fell into Union on April, 1865. President Lincoln tried to drive through the city, but instead was considered a chaotic drive through. Formerly enslaved people and White Unionists surrounded and swarmed him as he travels in his carriage

Savannah, GA

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:24:51 UTC

Offered by General Sherman, Lincoln received the coastal city of Savannah as a Christmas gift. 40,000 enslaved people were freed by the time Union troops arrived. There were also burned scores of plantation.

Appomattox Court House

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:25:32 UTC

The place where Lee was forced to surrender his army to General Grant. This happened after Sherman helps Lincoln win the election. Lee had to make desperate decisions, but still resulted into a loss.

Washington, D.C.

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 03:25:44 UTC

The capitol of the United States, where Lee threatened to attack. With unexplained absence of General J. E. B. Stuart’s 5,000 horse soldiers, this was what made Lee to do so. This army has been Lee's "eyes and ears."

First 7 States to Secede

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 20:10:31 UTC

South Carolina
Mississippi
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas

Border States

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 20:10:51 UTC

Delaware
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri

Free Union States

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 20:11:13 UTC

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.

Four Confederate States that Joined After Fort Sumter

nburton22 — 2024-02-22 20:11:36 UTC

Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas

(1863) Where the draft riots took place

rdeomampo — 2024-02-23 19:49:47 UTC

Montgomery, Alabama

rdeomampo — 2024-02-23 19:55:26 UTC

The first capital of the confederacy

Richmond, VA

rdeomampo — 2024-02-23 19:57:37 UTC

The second capital of the Confederacy.