chapter 16: the civil war section 1: the war begins americans choose sides list 4 of the things...
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Chapter 16: The Civil WarSection 1: The War Begins
Americans Choose Sides
List 4 of the things Lincoln
discussed in his Inaugural
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“There can be no neutrals in this war, only patriots-or traitors” ~Stephen Douglas
The Butter Battle Book Dr. Seuss
Choosing Sides
Union States Confederate States
List the states on each side of the conflict.
List the 4 border states: Why were the border states different?
Provide details on what happened at Ft. Sumter-be SURE to include facts from beginning to end!
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Read carefully the sections titled Northern Resources and Southern Resources, of all the things listed, what do you think are the most important strengths of the North and of the South? List 2 of each.
Preparing for War
What motivated men to join the army?
Give 4 examples of how civilians helped the war effort.
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Training the Soldiers
Take notes on the problems of the following:
Uniforms:
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Training:
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Supplies:
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Chapter 16 Section 2: The War in the East
First Battle of Bull Run
Battle of the Seven Days
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Date Location Winner Importance
Date Location Winner Importance
Date Location Winner Importance
Date Location Winner Location
Breaking the Union Blockade
The Union’s Naval Strategy
How did the Union blockade hurt the Confederacy?
How was the Confederacy able to sometimes break the blockade?
Clash of the Ironclads
Define Ironclad:
How did ironclads revolutionize naval warfare?
Irvin McDowell
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George B. McClellan
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Robert E. Lee
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For each of the generals below write 3 details of their service.
Chapter 16 Section 3: The War in the West
Union Strategy in the West
Explain 2 reasons why the Union wanted to control the Mississippi River.
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In the space below record 3 details about Ulysses S. Grant.
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Battle of Shiloh
Date Location Winner Importance
New Orleans Vicksburg
Why was New Orleans so important?
How did David Farragut manage to get past the forts guarding New Orleans?
What prevented the invasion of Vicksburg?
What did the Union do to force Vicksburg to surrender?
In the space below record 3 details about David Farragut.
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View the Vicksburg Strategy feature on pages 526-527. Answer the “Geography Skills” questions on the lines below.
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Chapter 16 Section 4: Daily Life during the War
The Emancipation Proclamation
Define emancipation:
When was it issued?
Who did it free? (be specific)!
Opinions:
The Democratic Party:
Abolitionists:
Lincoln:
Edwin Stanton:
African American Union Soldiers
Reasons joined Hardships faced
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Growing Opposition: take notes on who opposed the war and why.
Copperheads Northern Draft
In the box on the right, write 3 interesting details for each heading about what life was like for soldiers and civilians during the Civil War.
Life for Soldiers and Civilians
Battlefield Prisoners of War Civilians
Johnny Clem One of the most famous Civil War drummers was Johnny Clem. At the age of nine, Clem ran away from his home in Ohio to join the Union army. Clem went from drummer boy to soldier during the Battle of Shiloh. After his drum was shattered, young Clem picked up a gun and began firing. Within two years he was promoted to sergeant to become the youngest noncommissioned officer in the Union army. After the Civil War, Clem attended West Point and made the military his career.
Chapter 16 Section 5: The Tide of War Turns
Gettysburg
Quick facts:
When:
How Long:
What triggered it?
Casualties:
Aftermath:
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Summarize the Gettysburg Address:
The Wilderness Campaign
Goal:
Reasons for failure:
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William Tecumseh Sherman
Union Plan:
Details of Sherman’s Campaign:
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Consequences:
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The South Surrenders
Describe the events that led to the Lee’s surrender.
Effects of the war:
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