Civil War 1861 - 1865

Civil War1861 - 1865

Who was involved in the Civil War?The Civil War was fought between the Confederacy (Also known as the Confederate States Of America or as The South) and the Union (known as The North)

The Confederacy were the 11 states that succeeded from the United States To keep the practice of slavery.To make their own states rights and laws. The Union were the remaining 23 sates who stayed with the United States without slavery. Although with the exception of the five border states who may have kept slaves but stayed with the United States.

Confederacy

South CarolinaMississippiFloridaAlabama GeorgiaLouisiana TexasVirginiaArkansasNorth CarolinaTennessee

States that seceded before April 15, 1861States that seceded after April 15, 1861 Union states that permitted slaveryUnion states that forbade slaveryCaliforniaConnecticutIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasMaineMassachusettsMichiganMinnesota

The Union

Nevada New HampshireNew YorkNew JerseyOhioOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVermontStates that seceded before April 15, 1861States that seceded after April 15, 1861 Union states that permitted slaveryUnion states that forbade slaveryKentuckyMissouriDelawareMarylandWest Virgina Border States ( States with slavery but did not succeed)Leaders

During the Civil War there were plenty of different people taking on leading roles in and out of battle (i.e. Generals, Officers, est.) but these are the presidents of both the Confederacy and the Union.UnionConfederacy

Abraham LincolnJefferson DavisBattle of Fort Sumter

April 12th-13th 1861ConfederacyUnion General Beauregard

Major Anderson

Zero Causalities The significance of the battle is that is was the beginning of the Civil War between the Confederacy and the Union. Won the battle!In Charleston, SC

1st Battle of Bull Run

Confederacy Gen. Beauregard and Con. Stonewall JacksonUnionBrigadier Gen. Irvin McDowell

2,896 Causalities July 21, 1861(1861-07-21)Manassas Tennessee 1,982Causalities In this battle both sides realized how long and brutal this war would be.They won this battle

Battle of Gettysburg July 1 to July 3, 1863

Confederacy Union

This battle was a huge turn around for the Union This began the Confederacy's defeat. 28,000 Casualties 23,000 Gen. Stonewall Jackson Gen. Meade

The Battle of Fort FisherThis war was one of the last battles for the Confederacy This Battle closed the last port to the Confederacy so they could no longer get fresh supplies from their alliances or from the Bahamas.

ConfederacyGen. Braxton BraggGen. Alfred H. Terry

Union583 Casualties 1341 Causalities

The Battle of the Appomattox Courthouse General Lee

General Grants Confederacy UnionIn this Battle Gen. Lee Surrendered and was the end of the Civil War even though there were still minor battles after this surrender.

WeaponsRifles During the Civil War, the rifle was the most used weapon in the war. Most of the rifles during that time were loaded with a small lead ball and black powder. Most rifles at this time were muzzle loaded muskets. These rifles were used by both the Union and the Confederacy

Cannons The Howitzer-12, 24, and 32 pound shots could be used.

The Napoleon-12 pound shot mainly.

With a range from 250 1700 yards, cannons were very helpful to both armies. Especially the Napoleon for its light weight and portability it could be brought to the front lines with easePistolsColt 1851 Navy: ConfederatesSingle action, 6 shot

Colt Army 1860: UnionSingle action, 6 shot

Accurate up to 75-100 yards.Swords1850 Army Officers sword

Bayonet: attached to rifle, close range

Ships U.S.S. Monitor Fully armored ship Rotating gun turret

C.S.S. North Carolina Ironclad war ship

Transportation Although most infantry traveled on foot, horses were used to move equipment and supplies. Some small groups of cavalry, mounted on horseback, were also used to attack in enemy territory.

HorsesTransportation Railroads played a major role in moving troops and weapons. The Union corp. of engineers laid tracks and built bridges for the military trains.

They delivered staple products like guns, ammo, and clothes.ShipsThese were a main role ingiving the Confederacy much needed goods

They would use blockade runners to sneak past the Union.

End of Civil WarThe Union Became Victorious!!

The final surrender of Confederate troops occurred June 23, 1865.There are many ways it affected the U.S. like how it helped modernize the South. But Mainly it kept the U.S. from becoming two different countries. Also it paved the way for different states to be made. It freed the slaves and increased the bond between blacks and whites.How did the Civil War affect Americas Future?