Title: The Nation Breaking Apart
1Chapter 15
- The Nation Breaking Apart
- 1846-1861
2Economic and Social Differences
- South Controlled by a small number of wealthy
planters. The Economy is based on agriculture.
Cotton exports drive the economy. - Most southerners did not own slaves and were
poor. Slavery kept them off of the bottom of
society. - There was very little industry in the south.
3Economic and Social Differences
- North Cities with manufacturing industries
drive the northern economy. - The east and north had vast amounts of roads,
canals, railroads. Not so in the south. - Immigration from Europe led to growth in cities
and overall population
4Economy of the South and North
5The Compromise of 1850
- Conflict over whether the lands of the Mexican
Cession would be slave or free led to the need
for another compromise. - The key points of Henry Clays plan
- 1. To keep the north happy California would be
admitted as a free state, and the slave trade
would end in Washington D.C.. - 2. The keep the south happy congress would allow
the rest of the won territory to decide for
themselves whether to be slave or free. A
fugitive slave law would be passed requiring the
return of all escaped slaves.
6Henry Clay
7Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
- An 1850 law that help recapture escaped slaves.
- Northerner were required by law to aid in the
recapture, which was something many opposed on
moral grounds.
8Uncle Toms Cabin
- A novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe
- The book is the fictional tale of Tom and his
life under three owners. - It was very popular in the north (abolitionist)
and considered false and negative in the south.
9Uncle Toms CabinIllusrates the evils of
slavery
10Kansas Nebraska Act
- Divided the Nebraska Territory into two
territories Nebraska and Kansas - Allowed the people of the territories to decide
whether to be slave or free (popular
sovereignty). - This would repeal the Missouri Compromise.
- The act was approved.
- Pro-free and Pro-slave groups enter the area to
influence the decision. The area was called
BLEEDING KANSAS because of the violence. - Fighting ever occurred in the U.S. senate.
11The Republican Party 1854
- Because of the Kansas and Nebraska act the WHIG
PARTY split. - Northern WHIGS who opposed slavery, formed the
REPUBLICAN Party. - Because of the problems in Kansas many people in
the north supported the new party. - The 1856 election showed that the Republicans had
power although they did not win, they were
growing in support. The election also showed a
split in the nation over slavery.
12Dred Scott Case
- Scott sued for his freedom because he had live in
area where slavery was illegal. - Then he return to a slave area (Missouri)
- After he owners death he sued saying because he
had lived in a free area he should be free. - The Supreme Court decided the following
- 1. Scott was not a citizen and could not sue in
U.S. courts - 2. When he was in free areas he was still the
property of his owner - 3. BIG ONE The Chief Justice Roger B. Taney
argued that the Congress could not ban slavery in
a territory. Because it violated the property
rights of slave holders.
13Dred Scott
14Lincoln and Douglas Debated
- A series of debated between Abraham Lincoln and
Stephen Douglas - The debates are models for political debate
- A house divided against itself cannot stand A.
Lincoln
15Lincoln and Douglas Debated
16John Browns Raid
- John Brown leads a raid on Harpers Ferry
- Va. to capture Army weapons to arm slaves.
- He is stopped and later hung. He was a hero for
those opposed to slavery and a villain to
southerners.
17John Brown
18The election of 1860
- Lincoln runs as the Republican candidate
- Douglas N. Democratic
- Breckenridge S. Democratic
- Bell Union
- Lincoln was not on the ballot in the south, and
if he won southern states would likely secede. - Lincoln wins!!!!!!! Secession Begins!!!!!
19The Confederate States of America
- In 1860 states began to leave the union
- 1860 Dec. South Carolina
- 1861 Miss., Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana,
and Texas - Formed the Confederate States of America
- With Jefferson Davis as President
- Efforts to compromise failed
20Chapter 16
- The Civil War begins 1861-1862
21First shots at Fort Sumter
- April 12th 1861, Southern forces fire on Fort
Sumter off the coast of Charleston, South
Carolina. - After 34 hours of shelling the Union forces under
Major Richard Anderson surrendered the fort. No
one was killed in the attack.
22Other states leave the Union
- Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina
- Non seceding border states
- Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri
23Confederate General Robert E. Lee
- May 1861 he leaves the Union army to serve his
home state of Virginia. - He was the commander of the Army of Northern
Virginia - Confederate President Jefferson Davis
24General Robert E. Lee
25Compare North and South
- Northern population 22 million
- (South had 9 million 3.5mil. were slaves)
- North had 71 of all railroads
- (South had 29 of all railroads)
- North had 85 of manufacturing plants
- (South had 15 of manufacturing plants)
- North had 92 of industrial workers
- (South had 8 of industrial workers)
26Confederate (southern) Plan
- Defend southern lands and wait for the north to
accept southern independence. - Use cotton exports to gain support in Europe
KING COTTON. Although Europe did not wish to get
involved - Later the plan change to one of winning big
victories to destroy Union morale and end the war.
27Union (northern) Plan
- The Anaconda Plan- squeeze by ocean blockade,
capture of the Miss. River and land invasion.
The south would be smothered economically no
trade from Europe and no supplies from other
trade sources. It would take a long time to
complete. Some wanted to win with quicker more
costly land battles.
28The Anaconda Plan
291st Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
- Southern Victory
- Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard
- defeated Union General Irvin Mc Dowell
- The Northern troops were near victory when a
second wave of Southern troops entered the battle
sending the union boys running in retreat. (first
heard the REBEL YELL!!!)
30Who Fought the war??
- 2 million Northern Men and Boys
- 1million Southern Men and Boys
- The conditions were very bad, hygiene was poor
leading to illness and death. Improved weapons
led to increases in numbers wounded and killed.
The south especially suffer from a lack of the
most basic medical and military supplies.
31New Technologies of War
- The RIFLE replaced the musket. Shooting long and
more accurate distances. - Iron Clad ships could take a pounding with little
or no damage examples The Monitor (Northern) and
the Merrimack(Southern) who battled off the coast
of Virginia 1862
32The Battle of Shiloh
- Fought April 6th 1862, in Tennessee between the
Confederates under Gen. Albert S. Johnston the
Union troops under Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. - Both sides thought they could have a victory, but
Gen. Johnston was killed and Grant brought in
fresh troops to forces the Confed. to retreat. - UNION VICTORY FOR GRANT
33Other Battles in 1862
- New Orleans is capture by the Union, April 25,
1862. But Confederate troops still controlled
the Miss. River by holding Vicksburg, Miss. - Southern General Lee defeat Union General Mc
Clellan at the Seven days Battle on June 25th to
July1, 1862. - In August 1862 South wins 2nd battle at Bull Run
34Bloody Battle at Antietam
- Hoping to force peace Gen. Lee invaded the north.
- Using captured battle plans McClellan attacked
Lee at Antietam Creek, 25,000 Americans were
killed in one day of fighting. Lee retreated
but, McClellan did not follow him. Lincoln fired
McClellan for not destroying Lee when he had the
chance.
35Chapter 17
- The Tide of War Turns 1863-1865
36Reminder of Union and Confederate leaders
- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
- U.S. General Ulysses S. Grant
- Confederate President Jefferson Davis
- Confederate General Robert E. Lee
37Civil War leaders North and SouthU.S. President
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. General Ulysses S. Grant
Confederate President Jefferson Davis ,
Confederate General Robert E. Lee
38The Emancipation Proclamation 1863
- Many including Frederick Douglass had pushed for
Lincoln to free the slaves. - He was slow to do so.
- But, to weaken the south, he took action after
Lees defeat at Antietam. - He issues the Emancipation Proclamation on
January 1, 1863. Freeing all slaves in slave
territories, but not the border states this would
happen gradually.
39The Emancipation Proclamation 1863
40Reaction
- Some in the North were not in favor
- Abolitionist did not feel it when far enough
- Union soldiers were happy because it hurt the
south. - The south was in a rage !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
41African American Soldiers enlist
- For the first time African Americans enter the
war as soldiers. The were not treated as equals. - The 54th Massachusetts was formed
42Southern Problems
- States Rights kept even the Confederate states
for being able to cooperate. - People disliked law of Conscription (DRAFT) on
both sides. All able bodies men 18 to 45 - Economically the south had very high prices,
money with little value and people barely able to
survive. - Milk 10.00 a quart, Eggs 6.00 a dozen
- And so on
43Women in the War
- They worked as nurses
- Spies
- Some fought
- Most work at home in the war effort. Running
farms and work in work related industries
44ImportantThe Battle of Gettysburg
- The Turning Point of the War!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Several loses led to several command changes for
the Union. - The Battle of Gettysburg July 1 July 3 1863
- 90,000 Union troop fought 75,000 Confederate
troops at Gettysburg Penn. - On July 3rd Lee order Gen. George Pickett to
attack the Union center with 13,000 men.
Picketts Charge failed to brake the Union line. - Southern forces retreated with 28,000 men killed
or wounded. The winning Union army under Gen.
George Mead had 23,000 killed or wounded. - THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE SOUTH
45Picketts Charge
46Siege of Vicksburg
- July 4, 1863 Gen. U.S. Grant defeated Confederate
forces and gained control of the Miss. River. - Grant had started his siege in May, and the
Confederates only surrendered when they were
totally out of supplies. No more food. - Union controlled the ocean, Miss. River and land.
The Anaconda plan was successful
47Siege of Vicksburg
48Shermans TOTAL WAR
- Gen. Sherman pursues the confederates pushing to
the coast and up the southern coast. - Total War destroy all that would benefit the
south crops, train tracks, buildings etc - Across Georgia a area 60miles by 300miles was
totally destroyed
49Election of 1864
- Lincoln defeated former Gen. George Mc Clellan
to win a second term. - 55 present of the vote went to Lincoln
50Grants Va. Campaign
- Battles Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg
- Grant captured the Confederate Capitol at
Richmond Va. On April3 1864
51Surrender at Appomattox
- April 9, 1865
- Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. Gen. Grant
at Appomattox Court House Virginia. - Grants terms of surrender were very generous.
- WAR WAS ENDED!!
52Treaty Signing at Appomattox Court House Virginia.
53Killed and Wounded
- 360,000 Union died
- 260,000 Confederate died
- 275,000 additional wounded Union
- 260,000 additional wounded Confederate
- 3,000,000,000 total Americans in service
54Ending Slavery
- Because the Emancipation Proclamation
- did not end slavery in all of America,
Congress was urged by Lincoln to END SLAVERY - The 13th Amendment was passed banning slavery
55Lincolns Assassination
- Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth
- At Fords Theatre five days after the surrender.
56Consequences of the War
- The Federal government was superior.
- Industry grew in the north because of the war
- The south would have to be rebuilt
57Chapter 18
58Reconstruction1865 - 1877
- Freedmens Bureau A government agency that
provide help for freed slaves. food, clothing,
schools, hospitals in the former confederacy - Black Codes restrictive law that limited
freedoms for former slaves in the south.
59Amendments
- The 13th Amendment amendment that abolished
slavery. - The 14th Amendment protected the rights of U.S.
Citizenship for blacks as well as white. - The 15th Amendment guarantees the right to vote
for all male citizens regardless of race