The American Civil War
1861-1865
Who: American citizens
What: A war between members of the same
group or country
When: 1861-1865
Where: The United States of America
Why: Some states disagreed with the
American government about the issue of
slavery, and they wanted to be their own
country.
The Union States
Also called:
*The North
*The Yankees
Army led by:
Ulysses S. Grant
Political views:
Did not agree with slavery
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Blue
Confederate States
Also called:
*The South
*The Rebels
Army led by:
Robert E. Lee
Political views:
Wanted to continue slavery
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Grey
Important People
Abraham Lincoln: The
President of the United States (The
North) during the time of the Civil
War.
Jefferson Davis: The
President of the Confederate States
(The South) during the time of the
Civil War.
Important People
Thomas “Stonewall”
Jackson: A Confederate General
during the time of the Civil War.
John Brown: An abolitionist
who led a raid on an Army fort in
order to arm slaves.
Throughout this unit you will
learn thecauses, major events,
and consequences of the Civil
War.
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Slavery
The states began to have disagreement
about each states’ right to permit
slavery. As a result, tension between the
North and South began to increase.
Major Battles and Campaigns
Fort Sumter: Thought to be the site where the Civil War begins.
Gettysburg: The location of a Union victory
and the location of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech.
Major Battles and Campaigns
Atlanta Campaign: The
Union Army wanted to
destroy Atlanta because
they its destruction would
harm the Confederacy.
Sherman’s March to the
Sea: The Union swept
across Georgia in an effort
to win the Civil War.
Major Battles and Campaigns
Appomattox Court House: The location where the
South surrendered to the North.
Projects
Civil War Alphabet Book: You will create an
alphabet book with Civil War vocabulary words.
Civil War Power Point: You will create a an
informational power point about the Civil War.