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A War Between the States. The United States Civil War Waverly-Shell Rock Junior High U.S. History. The Election of 1860. John C. Breckenridge , favored by southern democrats because of his stance on state rights and protection of slavery. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A War A War Between the Between the
StatesStatesThe United States Civil WarThe United States Civil War
Waverly-Shell Rock Junior HighWaverly-Shell Rock Junior High
U.S. HistoryU.S. History
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The Election of 1860
Stephen A. Douglas, favored
by northern democrats
because of his stance on popular
sovereignty.
John Bell, favored by
Constitutional Union Party
because of his belief in keeping
the country together.
Election results on pp. 403 of old text…
Abraham Lincoln, favored by the
Republican Party because of his belief in limiting the spread of slavery in the western
territories.
John C. Breckenridge,
favored by southern democrats because
of his stance on state rights and
protection of slavery.
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Stephen Douglas with one foot through the Cincinnati Platform and the other on the Mason Dixon Line waves two flags: SOUTH. Dred Scott Decision" and NORTH. Unfriendly Legislation.
Lincoln stands on a No
Extension of Slavery
platform holds tight with his
right hand the rope around
Douglas' neck which reads:
Squatter sovereignty,
and brandishes a rail with his
left.
John Bell stands on the ground without a platform and has a bell over
his head;
John C. Breckinridge seated behind
him writing New York
Ledger; his head is also
under the bell.
A Political Cartoon…
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Another Political Cartoon…
John Bell: Bless my soul I give up. John C. Breckinridge: That long
legged Abolitionist is getting ahead of us after all.
Stephen Douglas: I never run so in my life.
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One more…
John C. Breckinridge dances with President James
Buchanan.
Dred Scott seated
plays the violin.
Lincoln dances with African American
woman.
John Bell dances with Native American.
Stephen Douglas dances with a
sovereign in rags.
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Election Results…
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196 of new text…
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December 20December 20thth, 1860, 1860
Before Abraham Lincoln was even sworn into office, South Carolina makes true on its threat to leave the Union.
South Carolina seceded for much the same reason the 13 colonies separated from Great Britain; they felt their rights were no longer protected under the Constitution.
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The Confederate States of America
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How is the How is the Confederate ConstitutionConfederate Constitution different from the United States?different from the United States?
A Confederate state is
“sovereign and independent”
A Confederate Congress cannot
mess with slavery
Tariffs are now banned on
imports
A president may only serve
one six year term.
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Who will lead this independent nation?Who will lead this independent nation?
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi
Grew up on a plantation with many slaves
Strong military background
Served in both houses of the US Government
Secretary of War for President Pierce
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What about the US Forts?
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April 12April 12thth, 1861, 1861A War BeginsA War Begins
Fort Sumter, South Fort Sumter, South CarolinaCarolina
The confederate victory was considered by most historians to be the start of the Civil War.
Visual on pp. 511 of new text…
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More States Join the South
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Why Fight?Why Fight?
Put an end to slavery Put an end to slavery once and for allonce and for all
Preserve the UnionPreserve the Union U.S. Constitution binds U.S. Constitution binds
North and South North and South togethertogether
Slavery is an Slavery is an economic necessityeconomic necessity
Cotton clashes with Cotton clashes with manufacturingmanufacturing
Fight to live the way Fight to live the way they want to livethey want to live
States rights come States rights come before federal powerbefore federal power
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StrengthsStrengths
22 million people22 million people Plenty of food & Plenty of food &
suppliessupplies Railroads & Railroads &
ManufacturingManufacturing Banks & Strong Banks & Strong
GovernmentGovernment Plenty of WeaponsPlenty of Weapons
Fight will be on home Fight will be on home soilsoil
Fight on the defensiveFight on the defensive Outdoor living skillsOutdoor living skills Military leaders among Military leaders among
the best (West Point)the best (West Point)
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Volunteers?Volunteers?
75,000 called to serve 75,000 called to serve for 3 monthsfor 3 months
African Americans are African Americans are turned awayturned away
100,000 called to 100,000 called to serve for 12 monthsserve for 12 months
“Yankees” “Rebs”
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How will the North Win?How will the North Win?
Invade the SouthInvade the South Control Mississippi Control Mississippi
RiverRiver Divide confederate Divide confederate
territory in twoterritory in two Blockade southern Blockade southern
ports (supplies)ports (supplies) Capture capital: Capture capital:
Richmond, VirginiaRichmond, Virginia
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How will the South Win?How will the South Win?
Hold out long enough so North will grow tired
Pure Defense
Capture Washington D.C.
Split the North in two?
Secure foreign aid (Britain and France)
End Day #1
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You’ve seen this before…Notice anything?You’ve seen this before…Notice anything?
Our troops are seasoned
fighters who have seen war
many times before.
We have all the money we need to fight
this war.
We have one of the largest navies in the
World.
Some of your own people are
fighting on our side.
Our troops lack experience and
training
We need more money and
equipment. We think we know how to get it.
We know the land like the back of our hands.
Your enemies want to help us beat you.
Who was who? Does it relate to this war?
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Bull RunBull Run, , (Manassas Junction)(Manassas Junction) Spring 1861Spring 1861 30 miles from Washington D.C.30 miles from Washington D.C.
The first major engagement of the Civil War. The first major engagement of the Civil War.
This battle proved to both sides, the war would not end quickly.
28,45032,230
2,9501,750
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ShilohShiloh, , Early 1862Early 1862 General Ulysses S. GrantGeneral Ulysses S. Grant attacks in attacks in
an attempt to capture the an attempt to capture the Mississippi River. Mississippi River.
The Fight in the West
65,08544,968
13,04710,699
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BULL RUN
1861
FORT SUMTER
1860
SHILOH
1862
RICHMOND
1862
General Sherman pushes south
to control Mississippi.
Lee prevents Union capture of
Richmond
How is it going?
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AntietamAntietam, , Sept. 1862Sept. 1862 Lee leads 40,000 troops on Lee leads 40,000 troops on Washington D. C.Washington D. C.
but is pushed back to Virginia. but is pushed back to Virginia.
Union forces turn back Lee’s first invasion of the North. The loss discouraged foreign support of the
Confederate States. Bloodiest day of fighting.
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BULL RUN
1861
FORT SUMTER
1860
SHILOH
1862
RICHMOND
1862
2nd BULL RUN
1862
ANTIETAM
1862
How is it going?
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Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation, 1862, 1862
Five days after the victory at Five days after the victory at AntietamAntietam, , President LincolnPresident Lincoln makes an announcement makes an announcement that shocks both nations. that shocks both nations. (Video Clip?)(Video Clip?)
“As of January 1st, 1863, all persons held as slaves within any state…in rebellion against the United States,
shall be then, henceforth, and forever free.”
Free! Free! Free!
Lincoln’s proclamation gave the Union soldiers a reason to continue fighting and hoped to discourage France
and Great Britain from aiding the South.
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Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee Discourages NorthDiscourages NorthFredericksburgFredericksburg,,
Virginia, Dec. 1862Virginia, Dec. 1862Union 100,007/ CS 72,497Union 100,007/ CS 72,497(US 13,353, CSA 4,576)(US 13,353, CSA 4,576)recorded as one of the worst defeats in US recorded as one of the worst defeats in US
Army history.Army history.
ChancellorsvilleChancellorsville, ,
May 1862May 1862Lee beat back 120,000 US troops with Lee beat back 120,000 US troops with
60,000. 60,000. Stonewall Jackson Falls Stonewall Jackson Falls (US 14,000/ CSA 10,000) (US 14,000/ CSA 10,000) (Video Clip? X2)(Video Clip? X2)
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BULL RUN
1861
FORT SUMTER
1860
SHILOH
1862
RICHMOND
1862
2nd BULL RUN
1862
Antietam, 1862
1861
Chancellorsville,
1862
Fredericksburg,
1862
How is it going?
General Sherman continues to
gain control of Mississippi. VICKSBURG
1863
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July 1July 1stst, 1863, 1863“A Turning Point”“A Turning Point”
General George Meade
The Battle of Gettysburgto be continued...soon
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Day 2 Union forces were pushed back through the town the previous day and have taken position in the hills.
75,000
97,000
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Day 3 Robert E. Lee will order an assault against the Union middle position. (Pickett’s Charge)
If the line breaks, Confederate forces will have a clear road on to Washington D.C.
15,000
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The Battle of Gettysburg
Day 1 Day 2
Day 3