Civil war part two Flashcards
 The Civil War
A 90 day term to subdue the south made up of 75,000 men
Virginia’s secedes
Will not allow federal troops to go through the state to attack the confederacy
Robert Lee switches over to the confederacy
union strategy
The anaconda plan:
Created by General Winfield Scott Black in the south from selling goods, gain control the Mississippi river capture the Confederate capital Richmond VA
The confederate strategy
A defensive war hold off the union until England and France help
First Battle of bull run
Confederates win after being inspired by stonewall Jackson
Union victories 1861 to 1862
Fort Donelson and Fort Henry battle of Shiloh New Orleans
Confederate victories 1861 to 1862
First and second battle of bull run seven days battle the battle of Fredericksburg
Union victories 1863 to 1865
Siege of Vicksburg battle of Gettysburg battle of Petersburg battle Atlanta
Confederate victory in 1863 to 1865
Battle of Chancellorsville
Inconclusive battles
Monitor versus Merrimack battle of Antietam Battel of the wilderness
Battle of cold harbor
Confederate Victory
Details
North is winning more battles in the west and the east before 1863
England and France join the confederacy
Battle of Antietam
Victory used by Lincoln to announce the emancipation proclamation
Emancipation proclamation
All states in rebellion will get their slaves freed