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The document summarizes key battles and events of the American Civil War from 1862 to 1865. It describes several major Union defeats in 1862 followed by a Union victory at Gettysburg in 1863 that marked a turning point. It also discusses Grant's capture of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, which ended the war. The war resulted in over 600,000 casualties and reunited the nation while abolishing slavery.
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The document summarizes several decisive battles of the American Civil War that turned the tide in favor of the Union. The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a major turning point, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides and leading to Lee's retreat. Along with Union victories at Vicksburg and Port Hudson in July 1863, this established the Union's momentum. Later in the war, General Sherman's March to the Sea and capture of Atlanta in 1864 boosted the North. Finally, Grant's siege of Petersburg and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House in April 1865 brought the war to an end.The Battle of Antietam
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The Road To AppomattoxBryan Toth
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The document discusses key events in the Union's road to victory in the American Civil War, including:
1) General Grant's siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1863, which split the Confederacy in two by giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.
2) The twin defeats of Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863, which devastated Confederate morale and fighting power.
3) Grant and Sherman's strategy of "total war" targeting Confederate civilians and infrastructure as well as its armies.
4) Sherman's March through Georgia in 1864, destroying supply lines and cutting a wide path of destruction.
5) General Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia in AprilGettysburg
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Lee's Army of Northern Virginia suffered a devastating defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Over the three day battle, Lee launched multiple assaults on the Union flanks and center, including the famous Pickett's Charge on July 3rd, but was unable to break the Union lines. The failed charge resulted in heavy Confederate casualties and marked a turning point from which the Confederacy struggled to recover. Lee was forced to retreat from Gettysburg, dealing a significant blow to the Confederate cause.Civialbattlechart
CivialbattlechartSteven Kim
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This document lists 20 American Civil War battles between 1861 and 1864. It provides the month and year, location, outcome (victor), and a brief 1-2 sentence description of a significant point for each battle. The battles include Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Fort Henry, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Petersburg and others. The outcomes were split between Union and Confederate victories, with many resulting in high casualties on both sides. Key turning points included splits in Confederate territory and rises in Union morale.Gettysburg CP
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Lee led Confederate troops into Pennsylvania hoping for victory to help the peace movement in the North. At the Battle of Gettysburg over three days in July 1863, the Union and Confederate armies fought fiercely. On the third day, Lee ordered Pickett's Charge, a massive frontal assault on the Union center, but it was repulsed with heavy losses, dealing a crushing defeat to the Confederacy from which it could not recover.Finalbattlechart
FinalbattlechartSteven Kim
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1. The document summarizes 20 major battles of the American Civil War between 1861-1864, listing the date, location, outcome, and one significant point about each battle. Key battles included Fort Sumter (the opening battle), First Bull Run (the first major battle), Antietam (which preceded the Emancipation Proclamation), Gettysburg (a major Union victory that turned the tide), Vicksburg (cutting the Confederacy in half), and Petersburg (a long siege). The document provides a high-level overview of some of the most important battles in the first few years of the Civil War.Civil War Battles
Civil War Battlesnhernandez
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The document summarizes important events and battles of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It outlines key figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant for the Union and Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee for the Confederacy. Major battles discussed include Fort Sumter in 1861, Bull Run/Manassas in 1861, Antietam in 1862, Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863, and Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864. The war ended with Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 after the fall of Richmond. Reconstruction then began as the nation rebuilt and former slaves sought freedom and rights.More from summersmn (20)
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The document provides an overview of the geography, early civilizations, and development of religions in ancient India. It describes the physical features of India, including the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountains and major rivers. It discusses the Indus Valley civilization and the later Vedic civilization brought by Aryan migrations. The document also outlines the emergence of Hinduism and Buddhism, the rise and spread of these religions under empires like the Maurya and Gupta, and their continuing legacy today.Chapter 23
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The document provides details about life in the United States during the Great Depression from 1929 to 1933. It describes how the stock market crash led to widespread unemployment that reached 25% as many industries declined. President Hoover initially responded through voluntary programs but the economic situation continued to deteriorate. When Franklin Roosevelt became president in 1933, he worked with Congress to pass New Deal programs that focused on relief, recovery, and reform. The New Deal provided jobs through programs like the CCC and WPA and sought to reform the financial system through agencies and acts. However, the Depression had severe impacts and the New Deal faced obstacles from the Supreme Court and other critics.Blog notes
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This document provides an overview of ancient Greek geography, society, and government. It can be summarized as follows:
1) The geography of Greece, including its mountainous landscape and lack of natural resources, made unity and trade difficult but also fostered the development of seafaring and city-states.
2) Greek society was organized around the city-state and centered on religion, mythology, and honoring the gods through festivals and the Olympics. Early literature like the Iliad, Odyssey, and Aesop's Fables were also important cultural influences.
3) Athens developed one of the earliest forms of democracy through reforms that increased citizen participation and distributed power, moving from monarchy to limited democracyChapter 7
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The document summarizes key aspects of ancient Greek geography, society, and government. It describes how Greece's mountainous landscape divided the region into small areas and made unity difficult. It discusses the rise of independent city-states and different forms of government, including monarchies, aristocracies, oligarchies, and tyrannies. It focuses on reforms in Athens that established a limited direct democracy, where male citizens voted directly on laws.Chapter 21 blog notes
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World War I began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and escalated due to rising nationalism, imperialism, and a system of alliances that drew more countries into the war. The U.S. initially remained neutral but entered the war in 1917 on the side of the Allies after German submarine attacks and the Zimmermann Telegram. With the addition of American troops and resources, the Allies were able to turn the tide of war and force Germany to sign an armistice in 1918. The resulting Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh terms on Germany in an attempt to prevent future aggression but ultimately helped pave the way for WWII.The beginnings of rome
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The document provides an overview of the origins and early history of ancient Rome. It discusses:
1) The founding of Rome in 753 BC by the twins Romulus and Remus according to legend, with Romulus killing Remus and tracing the city boundaries around Palatine Hill.
2) How the Etruscans conquered Rome in the 600s BC but the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings to regain self-rule, marking the beginnings of the Roman Republic.
3) How Rome was established on seven hills along the Tiber River for its strategic location and fertile farmland, and grew from a city to a large empire over centuries of expansion.American history chapter 20
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The United States expanded its overseas interests between 1853-1915. In 1853, Commodore Perry opened trade with Japan through force. The U.S. later purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. By the late 1800s, expansionists argued the U.S. needed new frontiers overseas for economic growth and to spread American values. This contributed to the U.S. annexation of Hawaii in 1898 and acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War. The U.S. then built the Panama Canal between 1904-1914 to further economic and military interests in Latin America and Asia.The beginnings of rome
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The document summarizes the origins and early history of ancient Rome. It describes how Rome was founded by Romulus around 753 BC and established on Palatine Hill. Over subsequent centuries, Rome grew from a city to a large empire through expansion across the Italian peninsula and defeating Carthage in the Punic Wars. The early Roman Republic established a tripartite government consisting of legislative, judicial, and executive branches to govern the growing city-state.Chapter 19 blog notes
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The document summarizes the key events and reforms of the Progressive Era in the United States from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It describes the rise of political corruption and the influence of big business that spurred calls for reform. Key reforms included civil service laws, antitrust acts, women's suffrage, conservation efforts, consumer protections, and the 18th Amendment establishing Prohibition. Progressive presidents like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson supported many of these reforms through new laws and constitutional amendments. Women played an increasing role in reform movements and campaigns for women's rights during this period.Chapter 6 blog notes
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Ancient China was shaped by its geography. The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers supported agriculture and civilization, while surrounding deserts and mountains isolated China. Three influential philosophies emerged during a period of conflict: Legalism emphasized strong government and law; Confucianism focused on social harmony through respect and proper conduct; Daoism viewed nature and individual harmony as most important. The Qin and Han dynasties unified China under centralized rule, expanding the empire while adopting elements of Chinese culture. The Silk Road opened trade routes that spread goods, ideas, and religions like Buddhism across Asia and into Europe. Chinese innovations in agriculture, paper, and silk had lasting global impacts.Blog notes
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The document discusses the expansion of industrialization in the United States during the late 1800s. Key developments included the discovery of natural resources which fueled industry, the use of tariffs to protect American industry, and technological innovations like steel production. Industries like oil, railroads, electricity, communications, and automobiles grew rapidly. Large corporations and monopolies formed, led by entrepreneurs and financed by bankers, though working conditions were often poor. Unions struggled to gain influence among the growing urban workforce.Blog notes
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The document provides an overview of ancient Egypt and the Kush civilization. It describes the geography of Egypt along the Nile River which provided fertile land for agriculture. Egyptian society was organized around pharaoh rule and religion, with jobs including farmers, craftspeople, traders, and priests. Major accomplishments were early forms of writing, math, and science. The Old Kingdom saw the rise of pyramid building under pharaohs like Kufu. The New Kingdom was a period of Egyptian power under rulers like Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Ramses II. To the south, the kingdom of Kush also rose in power at times controlling Egypt.Blog notes chapter 1
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Early humans lived as hunter-gatherers but began settling into permanent villages around 10,000 years ago as agriculture developed. Farming allowed for food surpluses which supported larger populations and more complex societies with specialized workers. One such early complex village was Catal Huyuk in Turkey, which had over 8,000 residents and evidence of agriculture, animal domestication, trade, and occupational specialization. The development of permanent settlements and agriculture marked a major transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles.Chapter 17 for blog
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Mining and railroads transformed the American West in the late 19th century. Gold and silver strikes attracted miners who established boomtowns near mining sites. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the West to markets and facilitated further settlement. Farming on the plains was difficult due to scarce water and unpredictable weather, and many homesteaders could not last the required 5 years to own their land. Native Americans struggled as settlers and loss of buffalo encroached on their traditional lands and way of life.Chapter 17 for blog
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Mining and railroads transformed the American West in the late 1800s. Gold and silver strikes attracted miners who established boomtowns near mining sites. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 connected the West to markets and further accelerated settlement. Native Americans struggled as settlers encroached on their lands, breaking treaties. Battles like the Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee marked the decline of Native cultures. At the same time, cattle ranching became a major industry on the open range of the West.Blog notes
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The document summarizes Reconstruction and the New South after the Civil War. It describes the huge problems in the South after the war ended, including widespread ruin and refugees needing food, shelter, and work. It outlines Lincoln and Johnson's plans for Reconstruction and Congress' push for stricter plans. It discusses the Freedmen's Bureau, black codes, and the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments. It also summarizes the rise and fall of Radical Reconstruction, the emergence of Jim Crow laws and segregation, and the transition to a "New South" economy.Section 3
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The Reconstruction era came to an end due to declining support for Radical Republican policies and several scandals under President Grant that hurt his reputation. Both Northerners and Southerners wanted the withdrawal of federal troops and amnesty for Confederates. Republicans began losing control of Southern states in 1869 and African American rights were reduced. The disputed 1876 presidential election was decided by a special commission that awarded the election to Republican Hayes, on the condition that he would remove federal troops from the South to end Reconstruction. After the troops withdrew, Southern states implemented Jim Crow laws and practices like poll taxes and literacy tests that suppressed African American voting and instituted segregation. The Supreme Court upheld segregation in Plessy v. Ferguson, establishing the "Section 2
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The document summarizes the political conflict over Reconstruction between President Andrew Johnson and Congress. Johnson proposed a lenient Reconstruction plan that did not protect the rights of freed slaves, while Congress passed laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment to guarantee citizenship and equal protection for African Americans. Radical Republicans gained control of Congress and imposed stricter Reconstruction plans, dividing the South under military rule until new governments were formed that protected black rights. However, the Ku Klux Klan used violence and terror to resist Reconstruction, leading to ongoing political battles over civil rights.Chapter 16 section 1
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The document summarizes Reconstruction efforts after the Civil War. It discusses Lincoln's lenient reconstruction plan, opposition from Radical Republicans who wanted a stricter plan, the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau to provide relief to freed slaves and refugees, and its roles in education, job placement, and dispute resolution. It also notes the assassination of Lincoln in 1865 and Andrew Johnson becoming the new President.Chapter 15 sections 1 5
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The document summarizes key events at the start of the Civil War, including President Lincoln calling for troops after the attack on Fort Sumter, additional states seceding from the Union, and the divided loyalties in border states like Kentucky and Maryland. It also outlines early military strategies between the North and South, including the South's defensive strategy and the North's goal of gaining control of the Mississippi River. The First Battle of Bull Run resulted in the first major defeat for the Union and showed both sides the challenges of the war.Section 5
- 2. The Tide Turns1862 Battle of AntietamAfter this battle war began to go badly for the NorthPoor leadership was the resultMcClellan replaced with General Ambrose Burnside
- 3. Confederate VictoriesDecember 1862Burnside marched army of 120,000 men toward RichmondGeneral Lee massed 75,000 men at Fredericksburg, VA to block his pathBurnside ordered charge after charge during this battleUnion lost 13,000 men to the Confederates 5,000Lincoln replaced Burnside with General Joseph HookerMay 1863Hooker marched Union army toward RichmondUnion army was smashed at the Battle of Chancellorsville by a force half its sizeBattle was costly for the South; Stonewall Jackson was shot and wounded & later died
- 4. The Battle of GettysburgAfter Lees army defeated Union forces at Chancellorsville he gained confidence & headed north to PennsylvaniaUnion forces now under the command of General George G. Meade meet Lee accidentally at GettysburgConfederates were in search of shoes desperately needed in the SouthBloody battle marked a turning point in the warUnion troops took position on the crest of a low ridgeConfederates task was to dislodge them from their positionConfederate attempts failed several times, concluding with a suicidal charge across an open field by General George Pickett on July 3After 3 days 23,000 Union soldiers & 28,000 Confederate soldiers had been killed or woundedLincoln wired Meade, Do not let the enemy escapeJuly 4, Lee retreated to Virginia & the Union army failed to pursue him
- 5. Gettysburg AddressBoth sides suffered heavy casualties at GettysburgSparsely populated South could not recover fromNovember 19, 1863 President Lincoln visited Gettysburg to dedicate the battlefield cemetery & to honor the soldiers buried thereHe promised, these dead shall not have died in vain
- 6. The Fall of VicksburgJuly 4, 1863Vicksburg surrendered to General grantWas last city on the Mississippi River in Confederate handsGrant was able to capture Vicksburg not by force, but by surrounding the city & cutting it off from suppliesDay after day the Union bombarded VicksburgResidents took shelter in cellars & caves they had dug in hillsidesThey ate mules & rats to keep from starvingAfter 6 weeks the Confederate troops gave upLast Confederate stronghold at Port Hudson, LA fell a few days laterLees defeat at Gettysburg along with loses at Vicksburg & Port Hudson made July 1863 a major turning point in the war
- 7. Closing in on the Confederacy1864Grant given command of Union forcesDecided to attack Richmond no matter how large the Union losses
- 8. Grant vs. LeeGrants huge army hammered the Confederates in several battles in northern VirginiaThey were unable to break through, but continued to attackGrants army suffered 55,000 casualties in 7 weeks of fighting; Confederates suffered 35,000Grant knew he could count of a steady supply of men & supplies while Lee was running low on bothPetersburgGrant used the same tactic he used a Vicksburg of besieging the Confederate troopsWhile Grant & Lee battled, Union forces under command of William T. Sherman advanced toward Atlanta
- 9. Shermans MarchSherman believed in total warAll-out attacks aimed at destroying an enemys army, its resources, & its peoples will to fightConfederates were unable to stop Shermans advanceUnion troops captured Atlanta, GA on September 2, 1864Victory gave Lincolns reelection campaign a boostNortherners were growing tired of the war prior to this event & support for Lincoln was also lagging; Lincoln won election victory over General George McClellanNovember 1864Sherman ordered Atlanta to be burned & he continued his march to the Atlantic OceanAlong the way Union forces set fires to buildings, seized crops & livestock, & pulled up railroad tracks leaving a 60 mile path of destruction
- 11. Peace at lastMarch 1865Grants army continued to besiege PetersburgGrant extended his battle lines east & westLee knew the city would fallLincoln also saw end of war too2nd inaugural addressWith malice toward none; with charity for all; let us strive together to bind up the nations wounds
- 12. Surrender at AppomattoxApril 2Grants troop broke through Confederate linesRichmond was captured by the UnionLee retreated to Appomattox Court HouseApril 9, 1865Lee surrenderedGrant offered:Confederates to give up their weapons & leave in peace
- 13. The Wars Terrible TollBloodiest conflict U.S. ever foughtConfederates: 260,000 men diedUnion: exceeded 360,000 men including 37,000 African Americans遜 million were woundedMany returned home disfigured for lifeKey results of the warReunited the nationPut an end to slavery