THE BATTLE OF VALVERDE

Created by Josh Hill and Xavier Samuels

COMMANDERSThe commander of the confederate is Henry h. Sibley

FACTS ABOUT HENRY H. SIBLEY Sibley, Henry Hastings (1811–91) Union army officer and

governor, born in Michigan Territory. Sibley was a fur trader, in the process becoming well acquainted with local Indian tribes; he married a Sioux woman, from whom he later separated. In 1848 he became active in Democratic party politics and was elected a delegate to Congress from Wisconsin; he represented Minnesota from 1849 to 1853 and in 1858 became its first governor. In 1862, now a colonel of militia, he led troops to put down an Indian uprising; his victory brought him promotion to brigadier general in 1863. He then served in the Dakota Territory, where he opened up new trails and suppressed Indian unrest.

MORE FACTS ABOUT HENRY 1st Governor of Minnesota In office

May 24, 1858 – January 2, 1860 Lieutenant William Holcombe Preceded by Samuel Medaryas Territorial Governor Succeeded by Alexander Ramsey Personal details Born February 20, 1811(1811-02-20)Detroit, Michigan, United States Died February 18, 1891(1891-02-18) (aged 79)Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Political party Democratic

EVEN MORE FACTS ABOUT HENRY Henry Hastings Sibley was born in Detroit, Michigan, where his

parents, Solomon Sibley (1769–1846), a native of Sutton, Massachusetts, and Sarah Whipple (Sproat) Sibley had moved in 1797. It was part a major westward migration after the American Revolutionary War by New Englanders. Solomon Sibley became a prominent judge in the early history of the city and state.

As a young man, Henry Sibley "read" (studied) law in his father's office to prepare for the bar and licensing.

[edit] Career In 1828, the young Sibley started as a clerk at a mercantile house in

Sault Ste. Marie, a prominent fur trading center on both the United States and Canadian sides. From 1829–1834, he worked as a supply-purchasing agent of the American Fur Company at Mackinac. In 1834, Sibley became a partner in the company and relocated to their headquarters in St. Peter's (now called Mendota), Minnesota. He lived there from 1834–1862

COMMANDERSunion commander was Edward Canby

FACTS ABOUT EDWARD CANBY 181773, Union general in the Civil War, b. Kentucky, grad. West �

Point, 1839. He fought in the Seminole War and in the Mexican War. In the Civil War, Canby commanded the Dept. of New Mexico, where he thoroughly repelled the Confederate invasion (1862). He was made a brigadier general of volunteers in Mar., 1862, and was on special duty in the War Dept. in Washington from Jan., 1863, to Mar., 1864, except for four months as the commander of New York City during the draft riots of 1863. Canby was promoted to major general in May, 1864, and assigned to command the Military Division of West Mississippi. He captured Mobile in Apr., 1865, and in May received the surrender of the last Confederate armies. After the war Canby held various commands in the South until 1870, when he was sent to the Dept. of the Columbia on the Pacific coast. He was killed during a peace conference with the Modoc.

MORE FACTS ABOUT EDWARD Major General E.R.S Canby Born November

9, 1817(1817-11-09)Piatt's Landing, Kentucky Died April 11, 1873(1873-04-11) (aged 55)near Tule Lake, California Place of burial Crown Hill Cemetery,Indianapolis, Indiana Allegiance United States of AmericaUnion Service/branch Union Army Years of service 1839-1873 Rank Major General Commands held Department of New Mexico

EVEN MORE FACTS ABOUT EDWARD

Canby was born in Piatt's Landing, Kentucky, to Israel T. and Elizabeth (Piatt) Canby. He attended Wabash College, but transferred to the United States Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1839. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry and served as the regimental adjutant.

Although often referred to as Edward Canby, a biographer has suggested that he was known as "Richard" during childhood and to some friends for most of his life. He was called "Sprigg" by fellow cadets at West Point, but during most of his career, he was generally referred to as E.R.S. Canby, sometimes signing his name "Ed.R.S. Canby."

CASUALTIES 111 KILLED 160 WOUNDED 204 CAPTURED 6 ARTILERY PIECES CAPTURED

LENGTH OF THE BATTLE The length of the battle was 1861

through 1865 and took place In socorro county

OUTCOME The outcome of the battle was

confederate victory

Description of the battle Brig. Gen. Henry H. Sibley led his force of 2,500 men across the Rio Grande

River and up the east side of the river to the ford at Valverde, north of Fort Craig, New Mexico, hoping to cut Federal communications between the fort and military headquarters in Santa Fe. Union Col. E.R.S. Canby left Fort Craig with more than 3,000 men to prevent the Confederates from crossing the river. When he was opposite them, across the river, Canby opened fire and sent Union cavalry over, forcing the Rebels back. The Confederates halted their retirement at the Old Rio Grande riverbed, which served as an excellent position. After crossing all his men, Canby decided that a frontal assault would fail and deployed his force to assault and turn the Confederate left flank. Before he could do so, though, the Rebels attacked. Federals rebuffed a cavalry charge, but the main Confederate force made a frontal attack, capturing six artillery pieces and forcing the Union battle line to break and many of the men to flee. Canby ordered a retreat. Confederate reinforcements arrived and Sibley was about to order another attack when Canby asked for a truce, by a white flag, to remove the bodies of the dead and wounded. Left in possession of the battlefield, the Confederates claimed victory but had suffered heavy casualties. Although the Confederates would soon occupy Santa Fe, they would have to leave New Mexico within four months.

QUIZ

QUIZ What is the name of the confederate

commander? A.SANTA ANNA B.SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS C.HENRY H. SIBLEY Christopher Columbus

QUIZ WHO IS THE COMMANDER OF THE

UNION A.SANTA FE B.EDWARD CANBY C .SAM HOUSTON D.FREDRICK DOUGLOUS

QUIZ HOW LONG DID THE BATTLE LAST A.2 YEARS B.4 YEARS C.15YEARS D.1 DAY

Quiz Who won the battle of valverde ? A.UNION B.CONFEDERATE C.NEITHER

QUIZ HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE KILLED

IN THE BATTLE OF VALVERDE ? A.112 B.111 C.100 D.197

QUIZ WERE WAS THE BATTLE FOUGHT ? A.PALMITO RANCH B.RIO GRANDE C. SOCCORO COUNTY D.BOWIE COUNTY

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