Civil War Battles

Chuck Helmandollar, Elaine Koenig, and Mistie Manicho ED 608 Fall 2001

Fifth GradeCivil War Unit

Goal and RationaleThe 5th grade students will increase their understanding of the Civil War by examining the battles, their time lines and the Generals that led their respective armies into battle. It is important the curriculum include this information so that the students will have a complete history and understanding of the Civil War and how it affected the United States.

Objectives

• To identify on a map the location of important battles mentioned during the lesson

• To name in chronological order the battles listed in lesson

• To name the Generals that were involved from the Union and Confederate Armies

Objectives

• To use the internet and other resources to research each of the battles used in the lesson and give detailed information about the battles

• To name the Union and Confederate victories

Web Sites• http://www.civilwar.com/

• http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/bystate.htm

• http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html

• http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html - graphic

• http://smplanet.com/civilwar/civilwar.html

Battles

• In South Carolina where the war began

• Union Major Robert Anderson surrendered to Confederate General P.G.T Beauregard.

FORT SUMTER April 12-14, 1861

• Where Confederate Commander Thomas J. Jackson earned the nickname “Stonewall Jackson”

• Union General Irvin McDowell lost to Confederate Generals Joseph Johnston and Jackson

Battles

1st BULL RUN JULY 12, 1861

Battles

• Confederate Alfred Johnston lost a surprise attack against the Union army led by Ulysses S. Grant

• This 2 day struggle had casualties of nearly 24,000

SHILOH APRIL 6-7, 1862

Battles

• Union army troops under Gen. McClellan were handled by Stonewall Jackson of the Confederate army

• The Union was having difficulties finding a good leader for their army

2nd BULL RUN AUGUST 28-30, 1862

Battles

• Sept. 17, the Bloodiest Day in American History with 24,000 casualties

• Union Gen. McClellan forced Confederate General Robert E. Lee to retreat back into Virginia

ANTIETAM SEPTEMBER 16-18, 1862

Battles

• President Lincoln took advantage of the success and issued the Emancipation Proclamation against slavery

ANTIETAM SEPTEMBER 16-18, 1862

(Continued)

Battles

• One more victory for the Confederates when General Robert E. Lee’s army defeated Union General Ambrose Burnside’s army

FREDRICKSBURG DECEMBER 11-15, 1862

Battles

• Confederate Generals Lee and Jackson’s greatest victory by out- maneuvering Union General Joseph Hooker

• Another disaster for the Union forces

CHANCELLORSVILLE APRIL 30 – MAY 4, 1862

Battles

• Union General U. S. Grant besieged Vicksburg, leading the city to surrender because of starvation

VICKSBURG MAY 18-JULY 4, 1863

Battles

• The turning point of the war

• Union General George Meade defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee

GETTYSBURG JULY 1-3, 1863

Battles

• Defeated Union General William Roscran was rescued by General George Thomas earning the nickname “Rock of Chickamauga” for a Union victory

CHICKAMAUGA SEPTEMBER 18-20, 1863

Battles

• The battle of the two great Generals, U. S Grant and Robert E. Lee, they continued to cripple one another for the next ten months

COLD HARBOR MAY 31- July 12, 1864

Students’Activities

1. Watch a video, “Civil War: A Fiery Trial”; Atlas Video, Inc. 1998; 35 minutes long

2. Civil War Board Game Facts on battles and Generals

Students’Activities

3. Research Project - a mini biography on a General

4. Locate battles on a map

Students’Activities con’t

5. Using the internet to find info and answers for worksheet questions

6. Make a timeline of the battles listed in this lesson