The American Civil WarThe American Civil War

Leadership

The War

The Outcome

Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis

Confederate States of America President

West Point graduate and Mexican War veteran

Demanding leader who did not tolerate disagreement, interfered in military affairs and appointments

Lacks strong support from southerners

Robert E LeeRobert E Lee West Point graduate and

Mexican War veteran Resigns from U.S. Army to

serve in the Confederate forces

Commander of the Northern Army of Virginia

Brilliant commander who took the fight to his enemy

Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln

President during Civil War and 16th president

Legislator from Illinois A gifted leader and public

speaker Sought to preserve the Union

and to contain slavery’s growth

Assassinated during second term in 1865

Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant

West Point graduate and veteran of Mexican War

His victory at Vicksburg provides him with command of the Union Army

Believes in “total war” Elected 18th president of

United States in 1868

Clara BartonClara Barton

Witnesses the horror of the 1st Civil War battle

Organizes a rapid response of supplies and donations to provide help in field hospitals. Pushes for sanitary practices in hospitals

Founded American Red Cross chapter in 1882

April 12, 1861 Confederate troops April 12, 1861 Confederate troops open fire on Fort Sumter in open fire on Fort Sumter in

Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston, South Carolina. The Civil War begins!Civil War begins!

Bull Run, 1861 the 1st battle of the Civil War. Bull Run, 1861 the 1st battle of the Civil War. It shows that the war is going to be long and It shows that the war is going to be long and

costly.costly.

Antietam, September 16-18 1862 Antietam, September 16-18 1862 considered the single bloodiest day in considered the single bloodiest day in

the American history.the American history.

Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation September 22, 1862, declared that all slaves

in the rebellious Confederate states would be free. Following the proclamation, many slaves in these states walked away from plantations and sought protection from Union forces. The proclamation did not apply to slaves living in border states or to areas in the South occupied by federal troops. It greatly hurt the Confederate war effort and provided additional manpower to the Union.

Vicksburg, May-July 1863. The Union Vicksburg, May-July 1863. The Union victory divides the south in half greatly victory divides the south in half greatly

weakening it.weakening it.

Gettysburg 1863 July1-3, Lee’s gamble to Gettysburg 1863 July1-3, Lee’s gamble to destroy the Union army signals the end for destroy the Union army signals the end for

the Confederate cause.the Confederate cause.

Gettysburg AddressGettysburg Address

Speech made at the dedication of a national cemetery at Gettysburg. The speech captures the spirit of liberty and freedom ideally held by citizens of a democracy from.

Appomattox Courthouse, April 1865 Lee’s Appomattox Courthouse, April 1865 Lee’s army is surrounded on three sides. The army is surrounded on three sides. The

Confederates surrender. The Union wins.Confederates surrender. The Union wins.

The Death of Lincoln The Death of Lincoln

Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865 at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C.

After shooting Lincoln, Booth shouts “Sic Semper Tyrannis”