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THE CIVIL WAR TIMES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
WHERE YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Readying for War Resources.......................................................................Page 1 Preparation....................................................................Page 2 Commanders and Conict Leaders..........................................................................Page 3 Battles............................................................................Page 4 Minorities......................................................................Page 5 Americans During the Civil War Camp Life & Life on the Home Front..........................Page 6 The Aftermath of the Civil War Effects of the War & Reconstruction............................Page 7 Bibliography Sources..........................................................................Page 8

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Resources

Readying for War

Military Goods: Shirts/vests Trousers Suspenders Overcoats/Ponchos Hats Belts Boots/Gaiters Cartridge box Cap pouch Haversacks/ Knapsacks Canteens Wedge tent Mess gear Sewing kit Weapons

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Agricultural Goods: Cotton Tobacco Sugar Rice Military Weapons

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Preparation

Readying for War

The Confederate States Army:

Soldiers of the Confederate States Army volunteered to serve in the army in the beginning. After many losses of men during the war, the Confederate States Army did not have enough men to serve at the Civil War. In order to have more men, the Confederate States Army called for young boys and black slaves to serve in the army.
Military Goods: Shirts/vests Trousers Suspenders Overcoats/Ponchos Hats Belts Boots/Gaiters Cartridge box Cap pouch Haversacks/ Knapsacks Canteens Wedge tent Mess gear Sewing kit Weapons

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Leaders

Commanders and Conict

P.G.T. Beauregard
Name: Pierre Gustave Toutant de Beauregard Born: May 28, 1818 New Orleans, Louisiana Died: February 20, 1893 Known as: General for the Confederate States of America Job(s): Writer, civil servant, inventor, artilleryman, military engineer. History of his General Life: P.G.T. Beauregard led the Confederate army to a victory during the First battle of Manassas. He had a few strange commands during the Battle of Shiloh. However, he successfully defended Charleston from continuous Union attacks during 1862 to 1864. He was appointed commander of the Confederate force in the West under U.S. Grant and William T. Sherman. He surrendered to the Union in April 1865.

John C. Pemberton
Name: John Clifford Pemberton Born: August 10, 1814 Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia Died: July 13, 1881 Known as: General of the Department of South Carolina and Georgia, Mississippi and East Louisiana Graduated: West Point in 1837 Served in: The Second Seminole War and Mexican War History of his General Life: John C. Pemberton was in control of the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana on October 14, 1862. The winter of 1862 to 1863, he succeeded in revoking General Grant when he tried to take over Vicksburg. However, in 1863, he ran into General Grant and was defeated and could not meet General Johnston. General Pemberton and his troops went back to Vicksburg and resisted a 47 day long siege. He surrendered on July 4, 1863 and asked to not be a general.

Henry Wirz
Name: Heinrich Hartmann (Henry) Wirz Born: November 25, 1823 Zurich, Switzerland Died: November 10, 1865 Washington, D.C. Known as: The infamous Confederate Commander of Andersonville Prison Job: Dreamed of being a doctor, Weaver History of his Commander Life: Henry Wirz was the commander of the the Civil War prison where many Union Prisoner of War (POW) died because of the horrible conditions there. He received doubtful distinctions, and was the rst person to be executed for war crimes in America. He had legal troubles in Europe involving embezzled money and was in prison for awhile.

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Battles

Commanders and Conict

When: June 25, 1862 - July 1, 1862 Where: Richmond, Virginia Known as: One of the six major battles of the American Civil War Led by: General McClellan to attack the southern capital of Richmond, because Lincoln told McClellan to attack Richmond even though he could not attack rst well. Robert E. Lee was the general for this battle during the war also. Results: The Union force won the battle, and the Confederate troops were slaughtered and very injured. This battle suffered almost 16,000 casualties during the retreat, and Lees army lost over 20,000. Aftermath: In August, President Lincoln reinforced the Army of Virginia in the Northern Virginia Campaign and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Many soldiers died during this war.

7 Days Battle

Battle of Antietam
When: September 16, 1862 - September 18, 1862 Where: Sharpsburg, Maryland near the Antietam Creek Known as: The bloodiest one day battle in the American Civil War Led by: General McClellan and Robert E. Lee (western side) Interesting story: One of McClellans troops found a cigar wrapper which had Lees plan for the battle. ; McClellan still moved slowly. Why: To bring Europe in with a win on Union soil; Turn Northerners against the war (Brown, Slide 12) History: McClellan forced his way through the mountain of Harpers Ferry. The Confederate troops were slaughtered at noon at the east bank of the creek. Aftermath: Over 24,000 casualties ; 14,000 (North) 16,000 (South)

Battle of Fredericksburg

When: December 11, 1862 - December 15, 1862 Where: Fredericksburg Known as: One of the largest and deadliest battle of the American Civil War Led by: General McClellan (then Burnside), General Lee History: President Lincoln ordered General McClellan to cross the Potomac river and battle the enemy, but McClellan followed his orders 24 days later, because he thought he lacked men. Lees army, organized and ready, began crossing the river, but failed to strike them. Interesting Story: General Burnside took place of General McClellan Aftermath: Killed 1,284, wounded 9,600, captured 1,769.

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Minorities

Commanders and Conict

Women African Americans

African Americans and black slaves helped the Confederate States Army serve during the Civil War. When the army needed more men, they helped out. Women were usually spies or nurses, and even soldiers, because the Confederate States Army did not have enough men.

Spies
Spies were often women and they dressed up as Native Americans.

Immigrants
Immigrants served mostly in the Union side as soldiers.

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Camp Life & Life on the Home Front

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Americans During the Civil War

Camp Life The Confederate soldiers had worse camp conditions than what the Union had. Their houses were usually tents and logs consisting of about 5 people. Many of the soldiers played cards for fun, and wrote letters to their families about how hard a soldiers life was. Women with the Confederate States Army cooked and nursed for the soldiers. Families felt that it was dangerous to be in the camp, and some soldiers left the army to protect their families. If soldiers were caught leaving, they would be executed.

Life on the Home Front

Women sometimes served as soldiers because the Confederacy did not have enough soldiers to serve. Others worked on making clothing, food, and nursing the soldiers.

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The Aftermath of the Civil War

Effects of the War & Reconstruction

Effects of the War

-President Lincoln assassinated -Military weapons improved -Freedom of the blacks -Reconstruction

Reconstruction

-Total war caused a lot of damage -Railroads helped South -North wanted to help South -Could have introduced new jobs and strategies that would benefit both sides.

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Sources

Bibliography
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