End of the Civil WarI. The War 1. The war began at Fort Sumter, South

Carolina on April 12, 1861.2. The war continued on for 4 more years.3. Most of the fighting took place in the southern states.4. General Robert E. Lee attempted to take the fight to the North at Gettysburg, PA and was defeated in the worst 3 day battle of the war!

End of the Civil WarII. The End of the War 1. General Lee surrendered the

Confederate Army to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, VA on April 9, 1865.2. Terms of the Surrender:

a. officers and Confederate soldiers were granted a pardon by Abraham Lincolnb. Confederates had to lay down their arms (guns)c. Confederate Army promised to never fight against the Union.

End of the Civil WarIII. Last Battle of the

War1. Palmito Ranch, Texas

A. May 13, 1865B. The Union blockade of Southern

Texas ports caused Texans to use other means of exporting cotton.

C. A skirmish breaks out and the Confederates win.

2. Why was this battle unnecessary?A. The war already over!B. Robert E. Lee surrendered on

April 9, 1865!!!  

End of the Civil WarIV. Lincoln’s

Assassination 1. April 15, 1865

A. Lincoln and his wife, Mary, attended the play Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theater.B. During the third act, John Wilkes Booth snuck up behind Lincoln and fired one shot.C. Lincoln died the following morning at the Peterson House across the street from Ford’s Theater. D. The 1st President to be assassinated.

2. ReconstructionA. Now the country has to come together to “reconstruct” the South.B. It’s time to unite!