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The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, took place on September 17, 1862 near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It pitted the Union Army led by General George B. McClellan against the Confederate Army led by General Robert E. Lee in the bloodiest single day battle of the American Civil War. Over 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured in the 12-hour battle, which ended inconclusively with heavy casualties on both sides. Despite failing to defeat Lee's army, the Union victory halted Lee's invasion of the North and allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in Confederate states free.
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The Civil War began in 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and lasted until 1865, involving many major battles such as Antietam, Gettysburg, and Atlanta that resulted in enormous casualties and ultimately led to the Union victory and the end of slavery with Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Key events included the Union blockade of Southern ports to weaken the Confederate economy, major battles with high casualties, Lee's invasion of Maryland and defeat at Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea across Georgia to destroy the Confederate infrastructure.Hist 141 how the america's changed
Hist 141 how the america's changedgnsmann
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The document provides an overview of how the Americas changed during the 19th century. It discusses the expansion of the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, conflicts with indigenous peoples and Mexico, and the issues that led to the Civil War. It also summarizes the development of Canada and the instability that plagued Latin American countries during this period.Civil war
Civil warconchiingles
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The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 and had many causes, including slavery and sectional differences between the North and South. The North opposed the expansion of slavery while the South depended on slavery. Major battles included Fort Sumter in 1861, Antietam in 1862, Gettysburg in 1863, and Vicksburg in 1863, which marked a major turning point. The war included naval battles between ironclad ships and ended with the South's surrender in 1865 after major Union general Ulysses S. Grant employed a strategy of constant pressure on Confederate forces.Secession and the Civil War
Secession and the Civil WarMrCurtis2
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The document summarizes key events and factors surrounding the American Civil War, including:
1) The election of Lincoln led to 7 Southern states seceding and forming the Confederate States of America in 1861 with a constitution protecting states' rights and slavery.
2) Both sides faced challenges sustaining the war effort due to dwindling troop numbers and economic difficulties, leading to the implementation of conscription.
3) By 1863, the war was turning in the Union's favor as the North's industrial and population advantages overwhelmed the South, and major Union victories weakened the Confederacy. Secession and civil war ppt
Secession and civil war pptAshley Birmingham
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The document summarizes the events leading up to and during the American Civil War from 1860-1865. It discusses Southern secession after Lincoln's election, failed compromise attempts, the formation of the Confederate States, and key battles such as Fort Sumter, which marked the start of the war. The war was the world's first "total war" and had enormous social, political, and economic impacts, including the end of slavery and strengthened federal power. The turning point was 1863, when the Emancipation Proclamation reframed the war as being about ending slavery and the Union gained momentum on the battlefield.The War Moves North
The War Moves NorthBryan Toth
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Lecture/presentation that explores the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville as well as the fighting over the three-day Battle of Gettysburg and its deadly aftermath.BattlesOfTheCivilWar Text C11.ppt
BattlesOfTheCivilWar Text C11.pptshadab274975
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The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Union (Northern) states and the Confederate (Southern) states. Slavery and states' rights were at the core of tensions between the North and South that led to war. Key battles included Fort Sumter, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea. The war ended in 1865 with the surrender of Confederate forces and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, who had issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves. Over 600,000 soldiers lost their lives in the Civil War, which preserved the United States as one nation and led to the abolition of slavery.BattlesOfTheCivilWar_US.ppt
BattlesOfTheCivilWar_US.pptIlariaMurariu
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The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Union (Northern) states and the Confederate (Southern) states. Slavery and states' rights were at the core of tensions between the North and South that led to war. Key battles included Fort Sumter, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea. The war ended in 1865 with the surrender of Confederate forces and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, who had issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves. Over 600,000 soldiers lost their lives in the Civil War, which preserved the United States as one nation and led to the abolition of slavery.The civil war
The civil warmysocstudy
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The Civil War began in 1861 with the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. The Northern states comprised the Union under President Abraham Lincoln, while the Southern states formed the Confederacy led by President Jefferson Davis. Major battles included Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg, which resulted in high casualties and were pivotal Union victories. The Union blockade and Emancipation Proclamation weakened the Confederacy. Finally, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865, though postwar racial tensions continued as African Americans fought for new rights.Summary of the civilwar
Summary of the civilwarmontyhartfield
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The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Union (Northern states) and the Confederacy (Southern states). Slavery and states' rights were underlying causes of conflict, as the Northern and Southern states had developed differing economic and cultural lifestyles. Notable battles included Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. The Union was led by President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant, while the Confederacy was led by President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee. The war ended in 1865 with the Confederacy's surrender at Appomattox and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.Ch 14 The Civil War
Ch 14 The Civil WarRick Fair
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The Civil War began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina on April 15, 1861. This marked the start of four bloody years of conflict between the Union and Confederate states over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Some of the major battles and events that took place include the battles of Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg in 1862-1863, which resulted in massive casualties but key Union victories. In 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, shifting the war's focus to emancipation. As the war dragged on, Lincoln and the Union adopted a "hard war" strategy of increasing pressure on the Confederacy. The war finally concluded in April 1865 withIntroto c wbattlesandemancipationproc
Introto c wbattlesandemancipationprocMrsBell
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The document summarizes key events of the American Civil War, including battles such as Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. It discusses Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to emancipate slaves in Confederate states, and his delivery of the Gettysburg Address later that year at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The war concluded in April 1865 with Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendering to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.Introto c wbattlesandemancipationproc
Introto c wbattlesandemancipationprocMrMatthis
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The document summarizes key events of the American Civil War, including battles such as Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. It discusses Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to emancipate slaves in Confederate states, and his delivery of the Gettysburg Address that same year at the dedication of a national cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. The war concluded in 1865 with Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendering to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.Hogan's History- Secession and Civil War [Updated Dec 4, 2015]![Hogan's History- Secession and Civil War [Updated Dec 4, 2015]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/5-150311102542-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=560&fit=bounds)
Hogan's History- Secession and Civil War [Updated Dec 4, 2015]William Hogan
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The document discusses key events in the American Civil War from 1860-1862, including:
1) Southern states feared losing power which led to South Carolina's secession after Lincoln's election in 1860. Other southern states soon joined them to form the Confederate States of America.
2) The Civil War began with the first shots fired at Fort Sumter in April 1861. Lincoln called for troops which caused more southern states to secede.
3) The first major land battle was the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861, resulting in a Confederate victory. Tyra the civil war presentation
Tyra the civil war presentationguest4f93817
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The document provides an overview of key events and battles of the American Civil War, including:
- Fort Sumter was attacked in April 1861, marking the start of the Civil War.
- Major battles like Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March helped turn the tide in favor of the Union.
- The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in Confederate states in 1863.
- Abraham Lincoln led the Union throughout the Civil War and was assassinated in April 1865, shortly after the Confederacy's defeat.Battles ofthecivilwar text c11
Battles ofthecivilwar text c11Jonah Howard
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The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 and had many causes, including conflicts over slavery and states' rights. The war resulted in over 600,000 casualties and led to the emancipation of slaves in the United States through the 13th Amendment. Key battles included Fort Sumter, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea. The war ended with Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865, though President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated shortly after by John Wilkes Booth.Antietam
- 1. AntietamThe Battle of SharpsburgSeptember 17, 1862
- 2. Sharpsburg, MD (Antietam Creek)
- 3. Union and Confederate CommandersUnion: George B. Mcclellanconfederate: Robert e. lee
- 4. Union and Confederate CommandersGeorge b. mcclellanRobert e. leeBorn PA in 1826Graduated 2nd in his class at West PointFought in MexicoAssistant - Instructor at West PointControlled the Union ArmyStudied in EuropeBorn in VA in 1807Graduated 2nd in his class at West PointFought in MexicoSuperintendent of West PointBrigadier - General (highest Confederate rank)
- 5. The BattleFirst Confederate attempt to bring the war to the NorthLee led an unsuccessful blockade against the North, but was out numbered 2:1Both armies established lines on Antietam CreekBattle opened at dawn on the 17thConfederate troops exposed for near an hour to a terrific storm of shell, canister and musketryAfter a series of unexpected and brutal attacks, Lee began to withdraw across the Potomac
- 6. OutcomeNeither side gained a true decisive victory.Because of Lees failure to bring the war to the North, Britain did not recognise the Confederacy as a country.Lincoln used the win to issue the emancipation proclamationOn January 1st 1863, all slaves were freed
- 7. Interesting FactsBloodiest single day battle in American history, with a grand total of approximately 23,000 casualtiesThe battle lasted 12 hours, from 5:30 am to 5:30 pmTwo Union soldiers found a copy of Lees battle plans wrapped around 3 cigars
- 8. So What?Antietam was the bloodiest single day battle in the history of the USDespite knowing Lees plans, McClellan did not act on this information. Would this have changed the battle?The victory allowed Lincoln to alter the meaning of the War- now it was not only about restoration, but equality