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Overview of the American Civil War: Key Events, Leaders, and Impact on the Nation

The American Civil War spanned from April 12, 1861, to April 9, 1865, involving Union states like New Jersey, New York, and Illinois, and Confederate states such as Texas and Virginia. Major battles included Fort Sumter and Gettysburg. Key leaders included President Abraham Lincoln for the Union and Jefferson Davis for the Confederacy. The war's significant outcomes were the abolition of slavery and the strengthening of national unity. This project explores alliances, weaponry, and the societal effects of the Civil War on America.

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Overview of the American Civil War: Key Events, Leaders, and Impact on the Nation

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  1. Civil War Computer skill project(: By : Victoria Gassert(:

  2. the civil war occurred on • April,12.1861- April,9.1865

  3. Union States involved in Civil War. • New Jersey, • Oregon, • California, • Minnesota, • Iowa, • Kansas, • Wisconsin, • Illinois, • Indiana, • Michigan • Pennsylvania, • New York, • Connecticut, • Massachusetts, • Rohde Island, • Vermont, • New Hampshire • Maine.

  4. confederate States involved in Civil War • Texas, • Arkansas, • Louisiana, • Mississippi, • Tennessee, • Alabama, • Georgia, • Florida, • South Carolina, • North Carolina, • Virginia.

  5. Border states • Missouri, • Kentucky, • Maryland, • Delaware, • West Virginia.

  6. Alliances formed during Civil War • France and England. • They were allies with the confederacy.

  7. Leaders of the union • Abraham Lincoln, • Ulysses S. Grant • William T. Sherman, • John Brown.

  8. Abraham Lincoln(union Leader) • He was born on febuary12,1809 • He was the 16 president. • He was born in a small one room log cabin. • As a kid Abraham was filthy and ragged as his parents said.

  9. Leaders of the Confederacy • Jeffson Davis • Robert E. Lee • Stone Wall Jackson • Braxton Bragg

  10. Jefferson Davis(Confederate Leader) • Died at the age of 81 on December 6 • Began to serve as US secretary of war. • Had to wife's. • Elected to the House of Representatives. • Rejoins the US senate.

  11. Weapons used during Civil War • Artillery: Smoothbore, Cannon, • Small arms: Muskets, Rifles, Carbines, • Hand Weapons: Pistols and revolvers • Edged Weapons: Bayonets, Sabers, swords, short swords, Cut lasses, Bowie, Knives, Pikes and lances.

  12. Transpiration • Horse and wagon, • By foot, • And boats.

  13. Main Battles of the Civil War • Fort Sumter April 12-14,1861 • 1st battle of Bull run July 21,1861 • Battle of Gettysburg July 1- July 3 1863 • 1st Battle of Fort fisher January 13- 15 1865 • Appomattox court house April 9 1865

  14. The effectof the Civil War • The civil war effected America: • It stopped slavery, it separated the north and south, • It as helped us become a nation. (:

  15. How it all ended! • The Union told the Confederacy to surrender. • They took it to the Appomattox Court House. • This was a win for the Union !!! :D

  16. Sources • http://www.civilwarhome.com/weapons.htm • http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/fort-sumter.html • http://www.civilwarhome.com/1manassa.htm • http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/battle.htm • http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/nc015.htm • http://www.150.si.edu/150trav/remember/civil.htm

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