Title: The American Civil War 1861-1865
1The American Civil War1861-1865
The Confederacy
The Union
2The Presidents During the Civil War
- Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis
3The White Houses During The Civil War
4Flags of the Civil War
5Uniforms Of The Civil War
6Civil War Strengths
7Confederacy South
- Defensive Tactics
- Southern Lifestyle
- Strong Group of Generals and Officers
8Union North
- Population
- Industrial Capacity
- Railroads
- Navy
- Food Production
- Abraham Lincoln
9Civil War Strategies
- The Anaconda Plan(Winfield Scott)
- 1)Use a Naval Blockade to stop goods from going
in and out of Southern Ports. - 2)Divide the Confederacy in half by taking and
controlling the Mississippi River. - 3)Take the Confederacys Capitol City of Richmond
and end the rebellion. - Union
10Confederate Strategy To Win Independence
- 1)The Confederacy develops a defensive strategy
to protect the Capitol and drive out the invader. - 2)The Confederacy works to build an Independent
Country that will be recognized by England and
France. - 3)Fight a long grueling war and force the Union
to stop the invasion.
11Union Soldiers
- Total Deaths
- 389,753
- Wounded in Action
- 275,175
- Total casualties, 1861 to 1865
- 664,928
12Confederate Soldiers
- Killed in action or mortally wounded
- 94,000
- Total Deaths
- 289,000
- Wounded in action
- 194,026
- Total casualties, 1861 to 1865
- 483,026
13Civil War Generals and Officers
14Famous Confederate Generals and Officers
15General Robert E. Lee
- January 19, 1807 October 12, 1870
- A top graduate of West Point, Lee distinguished
himself as an exceptional soldier in the U.S.
Army for thirty-two years. He is best known for
commanding the Confederate Army of Northern
Virginia in the American Civil War. - Captor of John Brown
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17General P.G.T Beauregard
- May 28, 1818(1818-05-28) February 20, 1893
(aged 74) - nicknames Little Creole, and Little Napoleon.
- Led the attack on Ft. Sumter and later Bull Run.
- He took over command at Shiloh
18General Thomas StonewallJackson
- January 21, 1824 May 10, 1863
- My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe
in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for
my death. I do not concern myself about that, but
to always be ready, no matter when it may
overtake me. - Rode into battle with left hand in the air
(balance) - Habitually sucked on lemons even during battle.
19General Albert Sidney Johnston
- (February 2, 1803 April 6, 1862)
- Tonight we will water our horses in the Tennessee
River. - he was given command of the western theater of
operations. - Killed at the Battle of Shiloh (Leg)
20General J.E.B Stuart
- February 6, 1833 May 12, 1864
- During his 1862 ride around McCellan, J.E.B.
Stuart captured 145 prisoners, 200 mules, and 16
escaped slaves he lost only one man, Captain
William Latane. - On May 11, during the Battle of Yellow Tavern,
J.E.B. Stuart was mortally wounded by Michigan
private John Huff. - Eyes and ears of Lees Army
21General James Longstreet
- January 8, 1821 January 2, 1904
- Longstreet had many nicknames like War-horse, Old
Pete and the Dutchman. - He was the commander of Northern Virginia's First
Corps. - He is credited with inventing defensive trench
warfare.
22General George Pickett
- January 28,1825 -July 30, 1875
- His name in Civil War history was secured in a
losing cause, the charge against the Federal
center on the third day at Gettysburg. - Graduated last in his class at West Point.
- Picketts doomed infantry charge at Gettysburg
was the first time he took his division into
combat.
23General Joseph E. Johnston
- February 3, 1807 March 21, 1891
- Confederate general who never suffered a direct
defeat during the American Civil War (186165).
His military effectiveness, though, was hindered
by a long-standing feud with Jefferson Davis. - he was credited in July with the first important
Southern victory at the First Battle of Bull Run
(Manassas
24General John Bell Hood
- (1831-1879)
- In the battle at Chickamauga, in 1863, he lost
his right leg. He was promoted to General and
became commander of the Army of Tennessee. While
in command, he lost every battle. - He was a rash fighter. He performed well in
subordinate roles, not as an army commander.
25General A. P. Hill
- November 9, 1825 ? April 2, 1865
- Became known for wearing a bright red shirt into
battle. - The youngest major general in the Army of
Northern Virginia. - In the assault that finally broke the Confederate
lines at Petersburg (Apr. 2, 1865), Hill, with
characteristic impulsiveness, went out to rally
his troops and was killed.
26General Richard Ewell(1817-72)
- Lost his leg in the second battle of Bull Run
(Aug., 1862) - Well succeeded the late Stonewall Jackson as
commander of the 2d Corps and led Lee's advance
in the Gettysburg Campaign.. - During the Wilderness Campaign(1864) he sustained
further injury and was forced to retire from the
field but commanded the defenses of Richmond
until the city fell in Apr., 1865.
27General John C. Pemberton(1814-1881)
- Chose to fight for the Confederacy because of his
wife Pattie. - Best know for his defense of Vicksburg.
- Chose to surrender Vicksburg on July 4th.
- He accepted a demotion in order to continue
fighting for the Confederacy.
28General Braxton Bragg
- March 22, 1817 -September 27, 1876
- Fought at the battle of Shiloh.
- Won a Confederate Victory at Chickamauga.
- He later served as advisor to his friend Jeff
Davis
29General Jubal Early
- November 3, 1816 ? March 2, 1894
- Lawyer who voted against Succession
- Served under Jackson and Lee
- Commander in Valley Campaigns 1864
- Led a daring raid to the outskirts of Washington
D.C.
30General Nathan Bedford Forrest July 13, 1821 -
October 29, 1877
- If you surrender you shall be treated as
prisoners of war, but if I have to storm your
works you may expect no quarter. - Born with a twin sister.
- Started as a Private and rose to General.
- Fort Pillow (1864)
- Founded and later denounced the KKK.
- had 30 horses shot from under him and personally
killed 31 men in hand-to-hand combat. "I was a
horse ahead at the end," he said.
31Famous Union Generals and Officers
32General Ulysses S. GrantApril 27, 1822 ? July
23, 1885
- Born Hiram Ulysses Grant. (Hug)
- Worked as a store clerk at the start of the Civil
War. - Cigar Smoker/Drinker
- After success at Vicksburg he was promoted to
Chief General of the Union Army. - Accepted Lees surrender at Appomattox
Courthouse. - Later served as President Of The United States.
33General William Tecumseh Sherman February 8, 1820
? February 14, 1891
- War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform
it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be
over. - Best known for his March to the Sea
- Considered the first Modern General
- Later fought in the Indian Wars.
34General Irvin McDowellOctober 15, 1818 ? May 4,
1885
- Instructor at West Point.
- Best known for his command at Bull Run.
- He commanded the Third Corps at Second Bull Run.
Another defeat for the Union.
35General George B. McCellan(Dec. 3, 1826, d. Oct.
29, 1885)
- Known as Little Napoleon, Mac, and his inactivity
in battle. - Failed to capture Lee during the Peninsula
Campaign and later at Antietam. - Cautiousness was caused by his lack of knowledge
of troop strength. - Fired by Lincoln twice.
- Ran against Lincoln in 1864. (Lost)
36Admiral David Farragut1801-1870
- Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed ahead!
- Helped capture the city of New Orleans. (1862)
- Defeated Confederate forces at Mobile Bay(1864)
to help control the Mouth of the Mississippi
River. - Family has a strong naval tradition.
37General John PopeMarch 16, 1822 ? September 23,
1892
- Success and glory are in the advance, disaster
and shame lurk in the rear. - Had success in the Western Theatre. (Memphis)
- Fell into Lees trap at Second Bull Run.
- Relieved of his command(1862)
- Later he was involved in the Indian Wars
38General Ambrose BurnsideMay 23, 1824 ? September
13, 1881
- Best known for his side whisker hair and failure
as a General. - Antietam -1862 (Burnsides Bridge)
- Fredericksburg -1862
- (Maryes Heights)
- The Crater/Petersburg 1864
- Aggressive and Loyal General who was prone to
mistakes.
39General Joseph HookerNovember 13, 1814 ? October
31, 1879
- I have the finest army on the planet. I have the
finest army the sun ever shone on. ... If the
enemy does not run, God help them. May God have
mercy on General Lee, for I will have none. - He commanded Army of the Potomac at
Chancellorsville. - He restored his reputation somewhat by his good
leadership on Lookout Mountain and in the Atlanta
campaign.
40General George MeadeDecember 31, 1815 ? November
6, 1872
- A damned old goggled-eyed snapping turtle
- while he was respected by most of his peers, he
was not well-loved by his army - He is best known for defeating Robert E Lee at
Gettysburg, 1863 - Criticized by Lincoln because he allowed Lee to
escape. - Replaced by General Grant
41General Philip SheridanMarch 6, 1831 ? August 5,
1888
- Leader of the Calvary Corps (Potomac)
- Used Scorched Earth to defeat his enemy.
- Instrumental in capturing Lee at Appomattox.
- Later know for his service during the Indian
Wars - Helped promote the creation of Yellowstone
National Park.
42Don Carlos BuellMarch 23, 1818 ? November 19,
1898
- Shiloh - He helped to reinforce General Grant and
turn back the Confederate forces. - Stopped Braxton Braggs invasion of Tennessee but
he failed to capture Bragg and was relieved of
command.
43General John BufordMarch 4, 1826 ? December 16,
1863
- Calvary Officer for the Union Army.
- Hero at the Battle of Gettysburg.
- Clashed with Henry Heath on the first day of
battle. - Allowed the Union army time to capture the High
Ground at the end of the first day of battle.
44General Winfield Scott Hancock February 14, 1824
? February 9, 1886
- his tactical skill had won him the quick
admiration of adversaries who had come to know
him as the 'Thunderbolt of the Army of the
Potomac. - Fought and was wounded in the battles of
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. - Held Back Picketts Charge at Gettysburg.
- Executed the Conspirators to Lincolns
assignation. - Ran for President in 1880. (Lost to Hayes)
45General Daniel Sickles1819-1914
- Served in congress for New York (1857-1861)
- Killed the Son of Francis Scott Key.
- Acquitted on grounds of temporary mental
insanity. - Lost his leg at the Battle of Gettysburg.
(Wheatfield and Peach Orchard. - Nickname is Devil Dan because of his bad
behavior.
46Colonel Joshua ChamberlainSeptember 8, 1828
February 24, 1914
- Colonel in the 20th Maine.
- Fought at Fredericksburg survived the attack on
Maryes Heights. - Best known for his leadership in the defense of
Little Round Top - Participated in the Surrender of Lees Army at
Appomattox Courthouse. - Later became Governor of Maine.
- President of Bowdoin College in Maine
47General William RosecransSeptember 6, 1819 ?
March 11, 1898
- Old Rosy(Nickname)
- Had success in the Western Theatre of the Civil
War under Grant. - Corinth, Stones River, and Tullahoma Campaign.
- Battle of Chickamauga(1863)- attacked Braxton
Bragg too soon and his army was almost destroyed - Relieved of command and replaced by George H.
Thomas.
48General George Henry Thomas 1816-1870
- West Point Cavalry Instructor - Known for
training African American Troops. - Best known for his stand at Chickamauga which led
to his nickname The Rock of Chickamauga - Served under Grant and Sherman.
- Fought in Atlanta and various battle in
Tennessee.
49Colonel Robert Gould ShawOctober 10, 1837 ? July
18, 1863
- Colonel of the African American Regiment the 54th
of Massachusetts. - Fought at Antietam, James Island, and Ft. Wagner.
- Led the attack on Ft. Wagner in South Carolina.
- Died at Ft. Wagner and was buried with his men.
50General Benjamin Butler March 4, 1867 ? March 3,
1875
- Known as Beast Butlerand Spoons by Southern
Whites. - Occupied the City of New Orleans during the Civil
War. - Known for his treatment of Southern Women.
- Treated freed slaves as Contraband
- Executed William Mumford for lowering the United
States Flag
51General Franz SigelNovember 18, 1824 ? August
21, 1902
- Started his military career in Germany and later
fled to the United States. - Organized the 3rd Missouri Volunteers.
- His army was defeated at Wilsons Creek but
eventually removed the Confederate forces from
Missouri. - Defeated at New Market and was replaced
52Songs of the Confederacy
- "Lorena"
- "The Star-Spangled Cross and the Pure Field
of White" - "The South Shall Rise Up Free"
- "The Volunteer"
- "The Young Volunteer" NEW
- "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
- "When This Cruel War Is Over"
- "Yellow Rose of Texas"
- "You Are Going to the Wars,
- "All Quiet Along the Potomac"
- "Battle Cry of Freedom" (Southern version)
- "Bonnie Blue Flag"
- "Dixie's Land"
- "Dixie, The Land of King Cotton"
- "Everybody's Dixie"
- "Flag of the Sunny South" NEW
- "Flight of Doodles"
- "God Save the South"
- "Goober Peas"
53Popular Songs Of The Union
- "Always Stand on the Union Side"
- "Battle Cry of Freedom"
- "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
- "John Brown's Body"
- "The Stars and Bars"
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
- "When Sherman Marched Down to the Sea"