Civil War Background OBJ: Describe the beginning stages of the Civil War.

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Civil War Background OBJ: Describe the beginning stages of the Civil War.

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Civil War Background

OBJ: Describe the beginning stages of the

Civil War.

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Background InformationUnion = NorthConfederate = SouthPres. of North: LincolnPres. of South: Jefferson DavisUnion Uniform: BlueConfederate Uniform: Grey

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Nicknames:

Yankees – North soldiersRebels – South soldiers

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Alexandria, Virginia Cemetery

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Civil War Facts50 major battles5,000 minor battles100,000 civilians die1 in 4 soldiers die

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Civil War Facts

3 million fought in war600,000 – 620,000 dieNorth capital – Wash D.C.South capital – Richmond,

Virginia

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Other Names for Civil War

1) War Between States2) War of the Rebellion3) War of Secession4) War of Southern

Independence

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Flag

Confederate Flag – 13 stars but only 11 states

They include 2 border states of KT and MO

Union: 35 Stars