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The American Civil WarThe American Civil War
Leadership
The War
The Outcome
Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis
Confederate States of America President
West Point graduate and Mexican War veteran
Demanding leader who did not tolerate disagreement, interfered in military affairs and appointments
Lacks strong support from southerners
Robert E LeeRobert E Lee West Point graduate and
Mexican War veteran Resigns from U.S. Army to
serve in the Confederate forces
Commander of the Northern Army of Virginia
Brilliant commander who took the fight to his enemy
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
President during Civil War and 16th president
Legislator from Illinois A gifted leader and public
speaker Sought to preserve the Union
and to contain slavery’s growth
Assassinated during second term in 1865
Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant
West Point graduate and veteran of Mexican War
His victory at Vicksburg provides him with command of the Union Army
Believes in “total war” Elected 18th president of
United States in 1868
Clara BartonClara Barton
Witnesses the horror of the 1st Civil War battle
Organizes a rapid response of supplies and donations to provide help in field hospitals. Pushes for sanitary practices in hospitals
Founded American Red Cross chapter in 1882
April 12, 1861 Confederate troops April 12, 1861 Confederate troops open fire on Fort Sumter in open fire on Fort Sumter in
Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston, South Carolina. The Civil War begins!Civil War begins!
Bull Run, 1861 the 1st battle of the Civil War. Bull Run, 1861 the 1st battle of the Civil War. It shows that the war is going to be long and It shows that the war is going to be long and
costly.costly.
Antietam, September 16-18 1862 Antietam, September 16-18 1862 considered the single bloodiest day in considered the single bloodiest day in
the American history.the American history.
Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation September 22, 1862, declared that all slaves
in the rebellious Confederate states would be free. Following the proclamation, many slaves in these states walked away from plantations and sought protection from Union forces. The proclamation did not apply to slaves living in border states or to areas in the South occupied by federal troops. It greatly hurt the Confederate war effort and provided additional manpower to the Union.
Vicksburg, May-July 1863. The Union Vicksburg, May-July 1863. The Union victory divides the south in half greatly victory divides the south in half greatly
weakening it.weakening it.
Gettysburg 1863 July1-3, Lee’s gamble to Gettysburg 1863 July1-3, Lee’s gamble to destroy the Union army signals the end for destroy the Union army signals the end for
the Confederate cause.the Confederate cause.
Gettysburg AddressGettysburg Address
Speech made at the dedication of a national cemetery at Gettysburg. The speech captures the spirit of liberty and freedom ideally held by citizens of a democracy from.
Appomattox Courthouse, April 1865 Lee’s Appomattox Courthouse, April 1865 Lee’s army is surrounded on three sides. The army is surrounded on three sides. The
Confederates surrender. The Union wins.Confederates surrender. The Union wins.
The Death of Lincoln The Death of Lincoln
Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865 at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C.
After shooting Lincoln, Booth shouts “Sic Semper Tyrannis”