The Civil WarThe Civil War

The 5 W’sThe 5 W’s

When did the war take place?When did the war take place?

On December 20, 1860, South On December 20, 1860, South Carolina secedes from the Union.Carolina secedes from the Union.

War begins April 12, 1861 – War begins April 12, 1861 – Confederates fire on Fort Sumter, SCConfederates fire on Fort Sumter, SC

War ends on April 9, 1865 – General War ends on April 9, 1865 – General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses Grant at Appomattox.Ulysses Grant at Appomattox.

Who was involved?Who was involved?

Confederacy – Southern states.Confederacy – Southern states.– President: Jefferson DavisPresident: Jefferson Davis– Generals: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Generals: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall

Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, and James Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, and James LongstreetLongstreet

Union – Northern states.Union – Northern states.– President: Abraham LincolnPresident: Abraham Lincoln– Generals: George McClellan, Ambrose Generals: George McClellan, Ambrose

Burnside, Joseph Hooker, William Burnside, Joseph Hooker, William Sherman, and Ulysses S. GrantSherman, and Ulysses S. Grant

Where did the war take place?Where did the war take place?

Most battles took place in Virginia.Most battles took place in Virginia. Battles took place in southern states.Battles took place in southern states. Along the Mississippi River.Along the Mississippi River. Naval Battles - Atlantic coast and Naval Battles - Atlantic coast and

Gulf of Mexico.Gulf of Mexico.

Why did the war take place?Why did the war take place?

SlaverySlavery States rights – Power should be in the States rights – Power should be in the

hands of the states (people).hands of the states (people). Economic differences between the Economic differences between the

North and the South.North and the South. Antebellum Events.Antebellum Events.

What were the results of the war?What were the results of the war?

The Union is preservedThe Union is preserved Abolition of SlaveryAbolition of Slavery South is devastated South is devastated Reconstruction of the southReconstruction of the south Growth of industry in the southGrowth of industry in the south Federal Government becomesFederal Government becomes more more

powerful.powerful.