Major Battles and Events SOL U.S. I.9e. Fort Sumter The firing on Fort Sumter, S.C. began the war.
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Transcript of Major Battles and Events SOL U.S. I.9e. Fort Sumter The firing on Fort Sumter, S.C. began the war.
Major Battles and Events
Major Battles and EventsSOL U.S. I.9eSOL U.S. I.9e
Fort SumterFort SumterThe firing on Fort Sumter, S.C. began
the war.The firing on Fort Sumter, S.C. began
the war.
Battle of ManassasBattle of ManassasThe first Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) was the first major battle.
The first Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) was the first major battle.
BEFORE…BEFORE…
AFTER…AFTER…
Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation ProclamationThe signing of
the Emancipation Proclamation made “freeing the slaves” the new focus of the war. Many freed slaves joined the Union army.
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation made “freeing the slaves” the new focus of the war. Many freed slaves joined the Union army.
Battle Of VicksburgBattle Of VicksburgThe Battle of Vicksburg divided
the South; the North controlled the Mississippi River.
The Battle of Vicksburg divided the South; the North controlled the Mississippi River.
Battle of GettysburgBattle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war; the North repelled Lee’s invasion.
The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war; the North repelled Lee’s invasion.
Appomattox Court HouseAppomattox Court House
Lee’s surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865 ended the war.
Lee’s surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865 ended the war.
Influence of Location and Topography on Critical
Developments in the War
Influence of Location and Topography on Critical
Developments in the War
The Union blockade of southern ports (e.g., Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans)
Control of the Mississippi River (e.g., Vicksburg)
Battle locations influenced by the struggle to capture capital cities (e.g., Richmond; Washington D.C.)
Control of the high ground (e.g., Gettysburg)
The Union blockade of southern ports (e.g., Savannah, Charleston, New Orleans)
Control of the Mississippi River (e.g., Vicksburg)
Battle locations influenced by the struggle to capture capital cities (e.g., Richmond; Washington D.C.)
Control of the high ground (e.g., Gettysburg)
