The Civil War resulted in a Union victory that reunified the country and abolished slavery while greatly increasing the power of the federal government. The North had economic and military advantages over the South due to its larger population and more developed industry. Key battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg were turning points, and Lee's surrender to Grant in 1865 marked the war's conclusion. Over 600,000 soldiers lost their lives in the bloody four-year conflict.
The document summarizes the competing land claims and conflict between British and French settlers in the Ohio River Valley from the 1730s to 1750s. Transient explorers gave way to permanent settlers, increasing tensions over land. France strengthened its claim with Celeron's lead plates in 1749. The rivalry escalated into the French and Indian War after Washington's forces skirmished with the French in 1754, beginning seven years of fighting in North America over control of the Ohio Valley.
The British changed their strategy in the American Revolutionary War to focus on the southern colonies for several reasons:
1. They were unable to control large rural areas in the north despite winning battles and capturing cities, and did not have enough troops.
2. They believed there were more loyalists in the south who could help them control territory.
3. They wanted to be closer to other British colonies in the West Indies to more easily move troops and supplies.
4. They hoped African American slaves would join their side since they offered freedom to any who fought for Britain.
The Civil War had major consequences in Georgia. Key events included Fort Sumter being fired upon, starting the war, and Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea, which were devastating for the state. Major battles on Georgia soil included Chickamauga, where the Confederacy had its last major victory, and Sherman finally took Atlanta after months of fighting across the state. Sherman's invasion and tactics broke the will of many Confederate soldiers and citizens.
The years from 1865-1895 saw many important developments in America following the Civil War. Some key events included the Bessemer process revolutionizing steel production, the publication of Darwin's theory of evolution, the establishment of the Buffalo Soldiers regiment, and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad connecting the country. During this time period, many African Americans moved west in the Exodusters movement seeking freedom and land, while Native Americans faced increasing pressure to leave traditional lands. Industrialization and urbanization accelerated, leading to challenges like the rise of political machines, monopolies, trusts, and labor issues. Inventions like the telephone and portable cameras emerged, as did influential leaders like Booker T. Washington who sought economic opportunities for African Americans
Hogan's History- The Road to RevolutionWilliam Hogan
The document describes several key events leading up to and during the French and Indian War:
1) In the mid-1700s, the French began building forts in the Ohio River Valley to protect their land claims, escalating tensions with expanding British colonies.
2) The French and Indian War officially began in 1754 over control of the Ohio Valley. Despite early setbacks for the British, they implemented a new strategy in 1758 and began gaining victories across North America and Europe.
3) The British captured Quebec in 1759 after luring the French forces out of the city, and Montreal fell in 1760, ending the war in North America while fighting continued elsewhere for three more years.
The document summarizes five main causes of the American Revolution: 1) The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains, frustrating settlers. 2) The Boston Tea Party was an act of rebellion where colonists dumped British tea into the harbor. 3) The Stamp Act of 1764 directly taxed the colonies for the first time without representation. 4) The Boston Massacre killed and injured colonists when British soldiers fired into a crowd. 5) The French and Indian War led to increased British control and taxation in America, fueling tensions.
This document provides a summary of key events from 1777 during the Revolutionary War, including General Washington's victory at Princeton in January, the winter encampment at Morristown from January to May, the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben to aid the Continental Army, several battles including Brandywine and Saratoga where the British were defeated, and the winter at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778 where the Continental Army struggled but was trained by von Steuben.
The document summarizes the competing land claims and conflict between British and French settlers in the Ohio River Valley from the 1730s to 1750s. Transient explorers gave way to permanent settlers, increasing tensions over land. France strengthened its claim with Celeron's lead plates in 1749. The rivalry escalated into the French and Indian War after Washington's forces skirmished with the French in 1754, beginning seven years of fighting in North America over control of the Ohio Valley.
The British changed their strategy in the American Revolutionary War to focus on the southern colonies for several reasons:
1. They were unable to control large rural areas in the north despite winning battles and capturing cities, and did not have enough troops.
2. They believed there were more loyalists in the south who could help them control territory.
3. They wanted to be closer to other British colonies in the West Indies to more easily move troops and supplies.
4. They hoped African American slaves would join their side since they offered freedom to any who fought for Britain.
The Civil War had major consequences in Georgia. Key events included Fort Sumter being fired upon, starting the war, and Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea, which were devastating for the state. Major battles on Georgia soil included Chickamauga, where the Confederacy had its last major victory, and Sherman finally took Atlanta after months of fighting across the state. Sherman's invasion and tactics broke the will of many Confederate soldiers and citizens.
The years from 1865-1895 saw many important developments in America following the Civil War. Some key events included the Bessemer process revolutionizing steel production, the publication of Darwin's theory of evolution, the establishment of the Buffalo Soldiers regiment, and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad connecting the country. During this time period, many African Americans moved west in the Exodusters movement seeking freedom and land, while Native Americans faced increasing pressure to leave traditional lands. Industrialization and urbanization accelerated, leading to challenges like the rise of political machines, monopolies, trusts, and labor issues. Inventions like the telephone and portable cameras emerged, as did influential leaders like Booker T. Washington who sought economic opportunities for African Americans
Hogan's History- The Road to RevolutionWilliam Hogan
The document describes several key events leading up to and during the French and Indian War:
1) In the mid-1700s, the French began building forts in the Ohio River Valley to protect their land claims, escalating tensions with expanding British colonies.
2) The French and Indian War officially began in 1754 over control of the Ohio Valley. Despite early setbacks for the British, they implemented a new strategy in 1758 and began gaining victories across North America and Europe.
3) The British captured Quebec in 1759 after luring the French forces out of the city, and Montreal fell in 1760, ending the war in North America while fighting continued elsewhere for three more years.
The document summarizes five main causes of the American Revolution: 1) The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains, frustrating settlers. 2) The Boston Tea Party was an act of rebellion where colonists dumped British tea into the harbor. 3) The Stamp Act of 1764 directly taxed the colonies for the first time without representation. 4) The Boston Massacre killed and injured colonists when British soldiers fired into a crowd. 5) The French and Indian War led to increased British control and taxation in America, fueling tensions.
This document provides a summary of key events from 1777 during the Revolutionary War, including General Washington's victory at Princeton in January, the winter encampment at Morristown from January to May, the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben to aid the Continental Army, several battles including Brandywine and Saratoga where the British were defeated, and the winter at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778 where the Continental Army struggled but was trained by von Steuben.
For the 2011 Black history Month, NAVSEA
is Focusing on African American’s contributions
during the civil war. The following
account highlights some of the major contributions
of their brave efforts to preserve our
nation.
Foreign policy priorities included expanding human rights, preventing conflicts like Vietnam and Chile, and assisting the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. The Panama Canal Treaties transferred control of the canal to Panama by 2000. Recognition of China in 1979 aimed to contain the USSR and boost trade. The Camp David Accords brought peace between Israel and Egypt. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 was condemned and the US supported Afghan rebels. The Iranian hostage crisis erupted after the Shah was deposed, with 52 Americans held for over a year. These crises weakened US influence and confidence in Carter's leadership.
The American Civil War and It's Impact on GeorgiaCoachPinto
The document provides an overview of key Civil War events in Georgia including Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville prison. It discusses the secession of southern states, early battles like Fort Sumter, key leaders, and how the war increasingly impacted Georgia through major battles, Sherman's invasion and march, and the infamous Andersonville prison.
The Revolutionary War began as protests against British taxation without representation and escalated into armed conflict. Key events included the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, battles at Lexington and Concord, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point, leading France to ally with the Americans. After later British victories, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in 1781. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 recognized American independence. The Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution established the nation's framework of government.
We The People, session vi-Second AmendmentJim Powers
Firearms and mass shootings are much in the news today. Public concern has further polarized the Red-Blue divide. This session explores the history of America's "gun culture."
- The document discusses the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and the rise of factions vying for power in Mexico, including Pancho Villa and Venustiano Carranza. It then describes Villa's 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico which killed 18 Americans and prompted the U.S. deployment of troops along the Mexican border. The Connecticut National Guard was among those deployed, with troops sent to camp in Niantic and then transported to Nogales, Arizona. While stationed in Nogales, the troops conducted patrols and training exercises along the border as part of security efforts in response to the tensions with Mexico.
Civil war national and ga - 2013 use this oneCoachPinto
The Civil War had major consequences in Georgia. Key events included Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and subsequent March to the Sea, which inflicted significant damage and hastened the end of the war. The Union blockade also hurt the Confederate war effort by cutting off imports and exports. Other major battles in Georgia included Chickamauga, while Andersonville prison saw thousands of Union casualties due to overcrowding and disease. Lee's surrender in 1865 marked the official end of the Civil War.
The French & Indian War was fought between 1754-1763 between the French, British, and Indigenous Americans for control of North American territory. The French had settlements in Canada and Louisiana and sought to control the Ohio River Valley through alliances with local Indian tribes and strategic fort placements. Meanwhile, British colonists in Virginia and Pennsylvania wanted to expand westward into the same region. Tensions rose and warfare eventually broke out after the French attacked a British fort. Major George Washington was involved in an early battle that marked the start of open conflict between the French and British in the war for control of North America.
This document provides a 25 question multiple choice test on chapters 4 and 5 about early American history, covering topics like abolitionists, states' independence and statehood, territorial expansion and compromises, key figures and events in the slavery debate, and the origins of the Civil War. The questions assess knowledge of historical figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, events like the Missouri Compromise and Dred Scott decision, and political developments spanning the early to mid-19th century.
Lesson 15 the us navy, vietnam, and limited war, 1964 1975Brad
The document provides an overview of the US Navy's role in the Vietnam War from 1964-1975. It discusses key events like the Gulf of Tonkin Incident that escalated US involvement, as well as naval operations like Market Time that intercepted enemy supply routes along the coast. The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a turning point, demonstrating that the war would not end quickly as expected. Admiral Elmo Zumwalt later oversaw the withdrawal of US naval forces as part of Vietnamization under Nixon.
The document provides background on the Vietnam War between the North and South from the 1940s-1975. It describes the key events and escalations of US involvement over time, from advisors to ground troops. The Tet Offensive in 1968 was a major turning point, as it showed the war was not going as well as the US claimed and eroded public support. Protests against the war grew significantly in the late 1960s. The war finally ended in 1973 with a peace treaty though fighting resumed until South Vietnam fell in 1975.
The War of 1812 had several long-term impacts on the relationship between the United States and Britain. While neither side lost territory in the Treaty of Ghent that ended the war, it improved relations between the two countries. The Rush–Bagot Treaty of 1817 demilitarized the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Border adjustments were also made through the Treaty of 1818 and Webster–Ashburton Treaty of 1842. Although the original causes of the war went unaddressed, the post-war period saw reduced tensions and the establishment of a peaceful border between the U.S. and British North America.
Confederate Ascendancy to the Eve of EmancipationOnthemellow
This presentation covers the rise of the Confederacy (its initial victories) and the Union's slight recoveries in 1862. It is one is a series of textbook/lecture substitutes for student in a seminar on the Civil War and Reconstruction.
The document provides a detailed overview of the key events and issues around slavery and the American Civil War from 1820 to 1865, including:
1) The passage of compromises like the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and Compromise of 1850 in an attempt to balance the number of slave and free states.
2) The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 which allowed territories to decide whether to allow slavery, fueling tensions between abolitionists and pro-slavery groups.
3) Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 which prompted southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America.
4) Major battles and campaigns of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, culminating in Lee's
The document provides a detailed timeline and overview of key events and battles of World War 1, including the initial Schlieffen Plan invasion of Belgium, the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front, major offensives like the Battle of the Somme, the entry of the US into the war in 1917, and Canada's role in the final Allied advances of 1918. Statistics are given on the enormous casualties suffered by all sides, as well as Canada's proportionally large contribution to the war effort relative to its population. The human costs of the war are emphasized through individual stories of Canadian soldiers who fought and died.
Afas 200 live discussion in pursuit of democracyvliu523
- World War 1 erupted in Europe in 1914 due to imperialism and nationalism in several European powers. Americans initially wanted to remain neutral but were drawn into the war in 1917 on the side of the Allies.
- Over 2 million African Americans registered for the draft despite racism in the US military. Black troops faced discrimination, unequal treatment, and Jim Crow conditions. However, they served with distinction overseas, with the 369th Infantry regiment becoming the first Americans to reach the Rhine river.
- Black soldiers proved themselves in combat but still faced slander and were denied honors like the Medal of Honor awarded to white soldiers. Their service helped advance the cause of civil rights at home despite facing discrimination.
Gamal Abdel Nasser was an Egyptian army officer who became president of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. He nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956, provoking the Suez Crisis where Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt but were forced to withdraw by the US and Soviet Union. Nasser emerged as a hero of Arab nationalism. He pursued pan-Arab unity and formed the United Arab Republic with Syria from 1958 to 1961. Nasser was widely popular for his anti-imperialism and vision of uniting the Arab world.
The document summarizes several major battles of the American Revolutionary War that were important in America gaining independence from Britain. It describes the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were the first military engagements and showed that American forces could stand up to the British. It also discusses the Battles of Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Monmouth, Cowpens, and Yorktown, noting key details such as locations, dates, commanders, outcomes and significance of each battle. The Battle of Yorktown in particular marked the final major battle, with the British surrender ending the Revolutionary War.
This document discusses American involvement in World War I, including recruitment efforts, propaganda used to sell the war effort to the public, and expansions of federal power and agencies during the war. It also examines some of the social and political consequences of the war at home, such as increased opportunities for women and African Americans as well as instances of repression of civil liberties and crackdowns on dissent through actions like the Palmer Raids.
The American Civil War was fought between 1861-1865 between the Union (North) states led by Abraham Lincoln and the Confederate (South) states led by Jefferson Davis. The war began after Southern states seceded from the Union after Lincoln's election on the issue of slavery. Key battles included Gettysburg in 1863 and the Union capture of Richmond in 1865, which led to the South's surrender. The war resulted in the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Nick gandelanah holocaustresistancemovementsEva King
The document discusses various Holocaust resistance movements that helped save Jewish lives. It describes how the Pope initially took a neutral stance but later helped hide Jews through Catholic institutions. It discusses how the entire town of Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon in France sheltered 5,000 Jews for years by giving them fake IDs and educating their children. It also describes the Polish resistance group Zegota, which saved an estimated 400,000-500,000 Jews through actions like funding foster homes and forged documents. Individual resisters like Irena Sendler and Oskar Schindler are also summarized for their heroic efforts to protect Jews from the Nazis.
The document summarizes the three main families of instruments in a band - woodwinds, brass, and percussion. It describes the basic characteristics of each family, including how sound is produced and how pitch is changed. It also provides examples of specific instruments within each family and discusses how the size and length of an instrument determines its pitch. Sound clips are included to demonstrate the differences between instruments like the piccolo and tuba.
For the 2011 Black history Month, NAVSEA
is Focusing on African American’s contributions
during the civil war. The following
account highlights some of the major contributions
of their brave efforts to preserve our
nation.
Foreign policy priorities included expanding human rights, preventing conflicts like Vietnam and Chile, and assisting the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. The Panama Canal Treaties transferred control of the canal to Panama by 2000. Recognition of China in 1979 aimed to contain the USSR and boost trade. The Camp David Accords brought peace between Israel and Egypt. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 was condemned and the US supported Afghan rebels. The Iranian hostage crisis erupted after the Shah was deposed, with 52 Americans held for over a year. These crises weakened US influence and confidence in Carter's leadership.
The American Civil War and It's Impact on GeorgiaCoachPinto
The document provides an overview of key Civil War events in Georgia including Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia's coast, Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Andersonville prison. It discusses the secession of southern states, early battles like Fort Sumter, key leaders, and how the war increasingly impacted Georgia through major battles, Sherman's invasion and march, and the infamous Andersonville prison.
The Revolutionary War began as protests against British taxation without representation and escalated into armed conflict. Key events included the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, battles at Lexington and Concord, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point, leading France to ally with the Americans. After later British victories, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in 1781. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 recognized American independence. The Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution established the nation's framework of government.
We The People, session vi-Second AmendmentJim Powers
Firearms and mass shootings are much in the news today. Public concern has further polarized the Red-Blue divide. This session explores the history of America's "gun culture."
- The document discusses the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and the rise of factions vying for power in Mexico, including Pancho Villa and Venustiano Carranza. It then describes Villa's 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico which killed 18 Americans and prompted the U.S. deployment of troops along the Mexican border. The Connecticut National Guard was among those deployed, with troops sent to camp in Niantic and then transported to Nogales, Arizona. While stationed in Nogales, the troops conducted patrols and training exercises along the border as part of security efforts in response to the tensions with Mexico.
Civil war national and ga - 2013 use this oneCoachPinto
The Civil War had major consequences in Georgia. Key events included Sherman's Atlanta Campaign and subsequent March to the Sea, which inflicted significant damage and hastened the end of the war. The Union blockade also hurt the Confederate war effort by cutting off imports and exports. Other major battles in Georgia included Chickamauga, while Andersonville prison saw thousands of Union casualties due to overcrowding and disease. Lee's surrender in 1865 marked the official end of the Civil War.
The French & Indian War was fought between 1754-1763 between the French, British, and Indigenous Americans for control of North American territory. The French had settlements in Canada and Louisiana and sought to control the Ohio River Valley through alliances with local Indian tribes and strategic fort placements. Meanwhile, British colonists in Virginia and Pennsylvania wanted to expand westward into the same region. Tensions rose and warfare eventually broke out after the French attacked a British fort. Major George Washington was involved in an early battle that marked the start of open conflict between the French and British in the war for control of North America.
This document provides a 25 question multiple choice test on chapters 4 and 5 about early American history, covering topics like abolitionists, states' independence and statehood, territorial expansion and compromises, key figures and events in the slavery debate, and the origins of the Civil War. The questions assess knowledge of historical figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, events like the Missouri Compromise and Dred Scott decision, and political developments spanning the early to mid-19th century.
Lesson 15 the us navy, vietnam, and limited war, 1964 1975Brad
The document provides an overview of the US Navy's role in the Vietnam War from 1964-1975. It discusses key events like the Gulf of Tonkin Incident that escalated US involvement, as well as naval operations like Market Time that intercepted enemy supply routes along the coast. The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a turning point, demonstrating that the war would not end quickly as expected. Admiral Elmo Zumwalt later oversaw the withdrawal of US naval forces as part of Vietnamization under Nixon.
The document provides background on the Vietnam War between the North and South from the 1940s-1975. It describes the key events and escalations of US involvement over time, from advisors to ground troops. The Tet Offensive in 1968 was a major turning point, as it showed the war was not going as well as the US claimed and eroded public support. Protests against the war grew significantly in the late 1960s. The war finally ended in 1973 with a peace treaty though fighting resumed until South Vietnam fell in 1975.
The War of 1812 had several long-term impacts on the relationship between the United States and Britain. While neither side lost territory in the Treaty of Ghent that ended the war, it improved relations between the two countries. The Rush–Bagot Treaty of 1817 demilitarized the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Border adjustments were also made through the Treaty of 1818 and Webster–Ashburton Treaty of 1842. Although the original causes of the war went unaddressed, the post-war period saw reduced tensions and the establishment of a peaceful border between the U.S. and British North America.
Confederate Ascendancy to the Eve of EmancipationOnthemellow
This presentation covers the rise of the Confederacy (its initial victories) and the Union's slight recoveries in 1862. It is one is a series of textbook/lecture substitutes for student in a seminar on the Civil War and Reconstruction.
The document provides a detailed overview of the key events and issues around slavery and the American Civil War from 1820 to 1865, including:
1) The passage of compromises like the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and Compromise of 1850 in an attempt to balance the number of slave and free states.
2) The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 which allowed territories to decide whether to allow slavery, fueling tensions between abolitionists and pro-slavery groups.
3) Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 which prompted southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America.
4) Major battles and campaigns of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, culminating in Lee's
The document provides a detailed timeline and overview of key events and battles of World War 1, including the initial Schlieffen Plan invasion of Belgium, the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front, major offensives like the Battle of the Somme, the entry of the US into the war in 1917, and Canada's role in the final Allied advances of 1918. Statistics are given on the enormous casualties suffered by all sides, as well as Canada's proportionally large contribution to the war effort relative to its population. The human costs of the war are emphasized through individual stories of Canadian soldiers who fought and died.
Afas 200 live discussion in pursuit of democracyvliu523
- World War 1 erupted in Europe in 1914 due to imperialism and nationalism in several European powers. Americans initially wanted to remain neutral but were drawn into the war in 1917 on the side of the Allies.
- Over 2 million African Americans registered for the draft despite racism in the US military. Black troops faced discrimination, unequal treatment, and Jim Crow conditions. However, they served with distinction overseas, with the 369th Infantry regiment becoming the first Americans to reach the Rhine river.
- Black soldiers proved themselves in combat but still faced slander and were denied honors like the Medal of Honor awarded to white soldiers. Their service helped advance the cause of civil rights at home despite facing discrimination.
Gamal Abdel Nasser was an Egyptian army officer who became president of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. He nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956, provoking the Suez Crisis where Britain, France, and Israel invaded Egypt but were forced to withdraw by the US and Soviet Union. Nasser emerged as a hero of Arab nationalism. He pursued pan-Arab unity and formed the United Arab Republic with Syria from 1958 to 1961. Nasser was widely popular for his anti-imperialism and vision of uniting the Arab world.
The document summarizes several major battles of the American Revolutionary War that were important in America gaining independence from Britain. It describes the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were the first military engagements and showed that American forces could stand up to the British. It also discusses the Battles of Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Monmouth, Cowpens, and Yorktown, noting key details such as locations, dates, commanders, outcomes and significance of each battle. The Battle of Yorktown in particular marked the final major battle, with the British surrender ending the Revolutionary War.
This document discusses American involvement in World War I, including recruitment efforts, propaganda used to sell the war effort to the public, and expansions of federal power and agencies during the war. It also examines some of the social and political consequences of the war at home, such as increased opportunities for women and African Americans as well as instances of repression of civil liberties and crackdowns on dissent through actions like the Palmer Raids.
The American Civil War was fought between 1861-1865 between the Union (North) states led by Abraham Lincoln and the Confederate (South) states led by Jefferson Davis. The war began after Southern states seceded from the Union after Lincoln's election on the issue of slavery. Key battles included Gettysburg in 1863 and the Union capture of Richmond in 1865, which led to the South's surrender. The war resulted in the Union's victory and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Nick gandelanah holocaustresistancemovementsEva King
The document discusses various Holocaust resistance movements that helped save Jewish lives. It describes how the Pope initially took a neutral stance but later helped hide Jews through Catholic institutions. It discusses how the entire town of Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon in France sheltered 5,000 Jews for years by giving them fake IDs and educating their children. It also describes the Polish resistance group Zegota, which saved an estimated 400,000-500,000 Jews through actions like funding foster homes and forged documents. Individual resisters like Irena Sendler and Oskar Schindler are also summarized for their heroic efforts to protect Jews from the Nazis.
The document summarizes the three main families of instruments in a band - woodwinds, brass, and percussion. It describes the basic characteristics of each family, including how sound is produced and how pitch is changed. It also provides examples of specific instruments within each family and discusses how the size and length of an instrument determines its pitch. Sound clips are included to demonstrate the differences between instruments like the piccolo and tuba.
The document outlines many of the key events and issues that increased tensions between the North and South and ultimately led to the Civil War. It discusses the passage of compromises like the Missouri Compromise to try and balance the number of slave and free states. However, the admission of California as a free state, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott decision further inflamed tensions over the issue of slavery in new western territories. John Brown's raid in 1859 and the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, a candidate northern states supported but whose name did not appear on ballots in many southern states, led several southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The Civil War began when Confederate forces fired
The American Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and involved the union (North) fighting the confederacy (South). The South seceded from the North due to political and economic issues surrounding states' rights and slavery. The war began when Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina after Southern states increasingly seceded in response to Lincoln's election. Over four bloody years of fighting, major battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg turned the tide in favor of the Union, which eventually prevailed in reunifying the states and abolishing slavery, though at a tremendous cost of over 620,000 lives. Reconstruction efforts after the war faced challenges imposing a new society in the defeated South.
The Civil War turned in 1863 with major Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, though the Confederacy remained resilient under Robert E. Lee. In 1864, Lincoln was re-elected on the National Union ticket, signaling support for his emancipation policies. That year, Grant battled Lee to a stalemate in Virginia while Sherman marched through Georgia, destroying Confederate resources and morale in his "march to the sea." The Union shifted to total war, weakening the South further and setting the stage for Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
The Civil War (1861-1865) resulted in a victory for the North over the South. The North had key advantages including a larger population of 22 million, control over 90% of industry and manufacturing especially of munitions, and control of the navy which blockaded Southern ports. However, the South also had advantages in defending familiar territory and capable generals like Robert E. Lee. After major battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863, the tide turned in favor of the North. Finally in April 1865, General Grant defeated Robert E. Lee's army, forcing his surrender and effectively ending the Civil War, with over 618,000 deaths during the conflict.
The document summarizes the key events of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It describes the military, economic, and political advantages that the North had over the South at the start of the war. It then outlines several major battles including Gettysburg and Vicksburg, which marked turning points leading to the South's defeat. The war ended in April 1865 with General Lee's surrender to Grant, but Reconstruction of the South would be a long process and leave deep divisions between North and South.
The document summarizes the key events of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It describes the military, economic, and political advantages that the North had over the South at the start of the war. It then outlines several major battles including Gettysburg and Vicksburg, which marked turning points leading to the South's defeat. The war ended in April 1865 with General Lee's surrender to Grant, but Reconstruction of the South would be a long process and leave deep divisions between North and South.
The document summarizes key aspects of the American Civil War between 1861-1865. It describes advantages held by the Union including larger population and industrial capacity, as well as key Confederate generals like Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson. Though the South had local advantages in familiarity with terrain, their population and industrial base were much smaller. Major battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg were turning points that weakened the South until Lee surrendered in 1865, unifying the country and abolishing slavery while increasing federal power.
The years from 1865-1895 saw many important developments in the United States, including the Bessemer process which made steel production more efficient, the rise of social Darwinism and its influence on business, and the establishment of the Buffalo Soldiers regiment in 1866. Key events also included the Homestead Act which offered free land, the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, and the massacre of Cheyenne at Sand Creek in 1864. Inventors and businessmen like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller also rose to prominence during this period, helping to industrialize the nation.
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and resulted in over 618,000 military deaths. The North had advantages in population, industrial capacity, and control of the navy. However, fighting an offensive war in unfamiliar territory was challenging. After initial Confederate successes, key Union victories at Gettysburg in 1863 and the fall of Vicksburg helped turn the tide. Finally, the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865 marked the end of major combat and the preservation of the United States as one country.
- After the French and Indian War, England imposed new taxes and laws on the colonies to help pay off war debts and organize the empire, which angered colonists and led to growing tensions. Key events inflaming tensions included the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.
- In response to the Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts closed Boston harbor and tightened British control of Massachusetts, leading the colonies to form the First Continental Congress to organize resistance through boycotts.
- On April 19, 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with fighting at Lexington and Concord, where the Minutemen confronted British troops seeking arms, starting the military conflict between
The document provides details about 10 multiple choice questions related to Reconstruction. Key details include:
- The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
- Lincoln's 10% Plan was aimed at Reconstruction and readmitting Confederate states.
- Andrew Johnson was the 17th US President.
- The 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
- The term for killing a bill is "pocket veto."
Major battles of the American Civil WarCindiBishop
The document summarizes major battles of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It describes key battles such as Fort Sumter, First Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. It provides details on the outcomes, casualties, and significance of many of the major turning points in the war.
Between 1801 and 1861, the United States underwent significant territorial expansion through purchases and wars that doubled the size of the country. Westward expansion was influenced by factors like population growth, availability of cheap land, and new transportation technologies like steamboats. This period also saw debates over slavery and women's rights intensify, with the abolitionist and suffrage movements advocating for the end of slavery and women's right to vote, respectively.
The document summarizes the events leading up to and during the American Civil War from 1860-1865. It discusses Southern secession after Lincoln's election, failed compromise attempts, the formation of the Confederate States, and key battles such as Fort Sumter, which marked the start of the war. The war was the world's first "total war" and had enormous social, political, and economic impacts, including the end of slavery and strengthened federal power. The turning point was 1863, when the Emancipation Proclamation reframed the war as being about ending slavery and the Union gained momentum on the battlefield.
The document summarizes key events leading up to the American Civil War from the Missouri Compromise of 1820 through the early years of the war from 1861-1862. It discusses several compromises and acts of legislation over the issue of slavery and western expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision, which increased sectional tensions between north and south. When Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860 without any southern states, several southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. The Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861. The document outlines some of the major military engagements of 1861-1862 and their significance.
The document summarizes key events from 1861 to 1863 in the American Civil War. It discusses factors that led to Confederate early successes, including stronger early leadership and adoption of a defensive strategy. However, by 1863 the tide began to turn as the North mobilized its greater resources and manpower and instituted emancipation, and the Union achieved some important military victories under Grant and at Gettysburg.
The document summarizes key events and developments during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It describes the secession of Southern states and formation of the Confederate States of America. Major battles included the initial Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and Union victories at Atlanta and in Lincoln's reelection. Key figures were Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. Military tactics evolved with new technologies while the Union blockade damaged the Southern economy and emancipation diminished Confederate morale.
The document summarizes key events leading up to the US entering World War 1 in 1917. A stalemate developed in the war as trench warfare led to no gains on land and naval battles resulted in no clear victories at sea. Germany began using submarines to disrupt supply lines, ultimately sinking the passenger ship Lusitania. Germany also issued the Zimmerman Telegram proposing an alliance with Mexico against the US. When Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare in early 1917, sinking several US merchant ships, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war in order to "make the world safe for democracy."
The document discusses FDR and the New Deal programs implemented during the Great Depression to provide relief, recovery, and reform. It notes FDR's election in 1932 amidst economic crisis and struggling families. His administration established programs like the CCC to provide work, the AAA to support farmers, and the SEC and FDIC to regulate the stock market and banks. The New Deal aimed to stimulate the economy through public works projects and get Americans back to work.
Farmers in the late 1800s faced economic hardships like falling prices and increased farm foreclosures. They organized groups like the Grange and Farmers' Alliance to address these issues and fight high railroad rates. This led to the growth of the Populist movement which advocated for policies like increased money supply and federal loans to help farmers. The Panic of 1893 exacerbated the farm crisis and strengthened calls for bimetallism over the gold standard. This divided the country between gold bugs and silverites and was a key issue in William Jennings Bryan's 1896 presidential campaign which advocated for silver. While Bryan lost, the Populist movement brought attention to farmers' problems and began a period of agricultural reform.
The document provides an overview of the key events and issues that led to the American Civil War, beginning with the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and continuing through the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and the secession of Southern states. It discusses several pivotal moments that increased sectional tensions, such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott decision, and John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. The summary concludes by noting that while the Confederacy initially had some military successes, the Union advantages in population, industry and leadership would ultimately prove decisive.
5. -- population - 22 millionpopulation - 22 million
- 90% of ind. goods, esp. munitions- 90% of ind. goods, esp. munitions
- efficient railroad system- efficient railroad system
- controlled the navy, which could be- controlled the navy, which could be
used to blockade s. ports and shutused to blockade s. ports and shut
down the s. eco.down the s. eco.
- but would have to fight an offensive war- but would have to fight an offensive war
(long supply lines, unfamiliar territory...)(long supply lines, unfamiliar territory...)
- capable mil. leaders, inc. Ulysses S. Grant- capable mil. leaders, inc. Ulysses S. Grant
6. Confederates had excellent generals tooConfederates had excellent generals too
-Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson-Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jackson
Defending is always easier than attackingDefending is always easier than attacking
- (familiar w/climate and territory,- (familiar w/climate and territory,
possible psychological advantages)possible psychological advantages)
Farmers fight better than factory workersFarmers fight better than factory workers
Profitable eco. based on cotton exportsProfitable eco. based on cotton exports
But disadvantages…a smaller pop. of 9But disadvantages…a smaller pop. of 9
million (inc. 3.5 million slaves)million (inc. 3.5 million slaves)
had to import ind. goods; veryhad to import ind. goods; very
little munitions productionlittle munitions production
7. The S. was looking for an add. adv., namely anThe S. was looking for an add. adv., namely an
alliance w/ GB (since GB industry was dependentalliance w/ GB (since GB industry was dependent
on "King Cotton")...but GB was wary of eventson "King Cotton")...but GB was wary of events
and did not want to become involved:and did not want to become involved:
GB had stockpiled cotton as the conflict wasGB had stockpiled cotton as the conflict was
escalating; they had also found other sourcesescalating; they had also found other sources
(Madras, India)(Madras, India)
most Br. workers who lost their jobs in cottonmost Br. workers who lost their jobs in cotton
factories had been able to find work in thefactories had been able to find work in the
new munitions factories that were mostlynew munitions factories that were mostly
supplying the N.supplying the N.
most Br. citizens resented slaverymost Br. citizens resented slavery
Br. crop failures had led to increased grainBr. crop failures had led to increased grain
trade w/ the N.trade w/ the N.
8. A Br. ship. theA Br. ship. the TrentTrent, was intercepted by the N. on its, was intercepted by the N. on its
way to GB from the S.; it was carrying S.way to GB from the S.; it was carrying S.
"ambassadors"...the N. resented Br. interference,"ambassadors"...the N. resented Br. interference,
leading some to call for war; Lincoln simply defusedleading some to call for war; Lincoln simply defused
the situation by releasing the ship and the southernthe situation by releasing the ship and the southern
"agents""agents"
GB had also sold several ships to the S., namely theGB had also sold several ships to the S., namely the
FloridaFlorida and theand the AlabamaAlabama - they had sunk many n.- they had sunk many n.
shipsships
9. A few southerners hadA few southerners had
managed to get into BNA, frommanaged to get into BNA, from
which they launched severalwhich they launched several
raids into the N.; this inc. a # ofraids into the N.; this inc. a # of
bank robberies in Vt. (the bestbank robberies in Vt. (the best
known was theknown was the St. Alban'sSt. Alban's
RaidRaid)...some Northerners)...some Northerners
wanted to invade BNA aswanted to invade BNA as
punishmentpunishment
this forced the BNA colonies tothis forced the BNA colonies to
begin to consider abegin to consider a
Confederation to protectConfederation to protect
themselves against the US...bythemselves against the US...by
1867, GB agreed w/ the1867, GB agreed w/ the
Canadian "Canadian "Fathers ofFathers of
ConfederationConfederation" (Canada had" (Canada had
become an expensive hasslebecome an expensive hassle
for the Br…)for the Br…)
10. It freed theIt freed the
slaves only inslaves only in
states that havestates that have
seceded fromseceded from
the Union.the Union.
It did not freeIt did not free
slaves in borderslaves in border
states.states.
11.
12. Lee realized that the South was in dire straits and decided that it wasLee realized that the South was in dire straits and decided that it was
crucial to attack the North on its own territorycrucial to attack the North on its own territory
July 1-3, 1863 -July 1-3, 1863 - BATTLE OF GETTYSBURGBATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, Pa., Pa.
Confed. bombardment; Union held firmConfed. bombardment; Union held firm
on July 3, General Pickett led 15,000 Confed. Troops across open fields -on July 3, General Pickett led 15,000 Confed. Troops across open fields -
Union mowed them down (= "Union mowed them down (= "Pickett’s ChargePickett’s Charge")")
Lee was defeated and retreated to VirgniaLee was defeated and retreated to Virgnia
Gettysburg is the largest battle in the history of the WesternGettysburg is the largest battle in the history of the Western
hemisphere.hemisphere.
Over 100, 000 people died in 3 daysOver 100, 000 people died in 3 days It was the last time the SouthIt was the last time the South
invaded the North.invaded the North.
13. that from these honored dead we takethat from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause forincreased devotion to that cause for
which they gave the last full measure ofwhich they gave the last full measure of
devotion -- that we here highly resolvedevotion -- that we here highly resolve
that these dead shall not have died inthat these dead shall not have died in
vain -- that this nation, under God, shallvain -- that this nation, under God, shall
have a new birth of freedom -- and thathave a new birth of freedom -- and that
government of the people, by the people,government of the people, by the people,
for the people, shall not perish from thefor the people, shall not perish from the
earth.earth.
Abe LincolnAbe Lincoln
18. July 4, 1863 - anotherJuly 4, 1863 - another
Union victory -Union victory -
VICKSBURGVICKSBURG
won by U.S. Grant, cutwon by U.S. Grant, cut
South in 1/2 and gave theSouth in 1/2 and gave the
Union control of MississippiUnion control of Mississippi
RiverRiver
Grant was then givenGrant was then given
control of all Union armiescontrol of all Union armies
began a "began a "scorchedscorched
earthearth" policy to defeat the" policy to defeat the
SouthSouth
General SheridanGeneral Sheridan
decimated Va.'sdecimated Va.'s
ShenandoahShenandoah ValleyValley
GeneralGeneral ShermanSherman givengiven
task of taking Atlanta; histask of taking Atlanta; his
""March throughMarch through
GeorgiaGeorgia"" saw totalsaw total
destruction from Atlanta todestruction from Atlanta to
19. After the EmancipationAfter the Emancipation
Proclamation blacksProclamation blacks
began to join the Unionbegan to join the Union
ArmyArmy
Initially they were onlyInitially they were only
used for manual laborused for manual labor
Eventually, Blacks sawEventually, Blacks saw
live combatlive combat
5454thth
regiment out ofregiment out of
MassachusettsMassachusetts
William Carney
20.
21. April 3, 1865 - GrantApril 3, 1865 - Grant
took Richmond Va. -took Richmond Va. -
final blow to Lee's armyfinal blow to Lee's army
Lee surrenders on AprilLee surrenders on April
9, 1865 at9, 1865 at
APPOMATTOXAPPOMATTOX
COURTHOUSECOURTHOUSE
All Confed. troopsAll Confed. troops
forced to take an oath offorced to take an oath of
loyalty to U.S.loyalty to U.S.
otherwise, terms ofotherwise, terms of
surrender were lenientsurrender were lenient
Lincoln didn't want aLincoln didn't want a
humiliated South andhumiliated South and
further conflictfurther conflict
issue of states' rightsissue of states' rights
now "solved"- fed. gov'tnow "solved"- fed. gov't
had asserted its statushad asserted its status
24. POLITICAL / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSPOLITICAL / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
w/o Southerners in fed. gov't, many changes occurred thatw/o Southerners in fed. gov't, many changes occurred that
benefited the North:benefited the North:
1)1) Homestead ActHomestead Act passed by Congress in 1862 - encouragedpassed by Congress in 1862 - encouraged
W. expansion w/o slaveryW. expansion w/o slavery
- 165 acres given to anyone who would farm it 5 yrs.- 165 acres given to anyone who would farm it 5 yrs.
2)2) Union-Pacific RailwayUnion-Pacific Railway was authorized - great tradewas authorized - great trade
potential, focused on the Northern States.potential, focused on the Northern States.
3)3) TariffsTariffs were put in place to protect Northern industrywere put in place to protect Northern industry
25. 4) Congress established a4) Congress established a
single federal currency - samesingle federal currency - same
value in all states - known asvalue in all states - known as
""GreenbacksGreenbacks""
5) to cover war debts, Union5) to cover war debts, Union
gov't issuedgov't issued war bondswar bonds andand
intro'dintro'd income taxincome tax
6) in a further illustration of6) in a further illustration of
fed. gov't power, Lincoln's gov'tfed. gov't power, Lincoln's gov't
restricted civil liberties sorestricted civil liberties so
nothing would detract fromnothing would detract from
Union war effort (suspendedUnion war effort (suspended
Habeas CorpusHabeas Corpus))
- free press/ speech also- free press/ speech also
interruptedinterrupted
7)7) 1864 Election1864 Election - only in Union- only in Union
- pitted Republican Lincoln- pitted Republican Lincoln
against Democrat Generalagainst Democrat General
McClellanMcClellan Lincoln wonLincoln won
easily, assuring that war willeasily, assuring that war will
continue (N. Democrats wantedcontinue (N. Democrats wanted
26. EFFECTS OF CIVIL WAREFFECTS OF CIVIL WAR
creation of a single unified countrycreation of a single unified country
abolition of slaveryabolition of slavery
increased power to fed. gov't – killed theincreased power to fed. gov't – killed the
issue of states rightsissue of states rights
U.S. now an industrial nationU.S. now an industrial nation
a stronger sense of nationalisma stronger sense of nationalism
w. lands increasingly opened to settlementw. lands increasingly opened to settlement
South was economically and physicallySouth was economically and physically
devastated, w/ the plantation systemdevastated, w/ the plantation system
crippled...thuscrippled...thus ReconstructionReconstruction (rebuilding(rebuilding
the U.S.) - but a deep hatred of the Norththe U.S.) - but a deep hatred of the North
remained...remained...
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