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=Task 1= 20 important figures in the civil war

 = showing whether they are part of Union or Confederate   Top being the most significant  Bottom being the least significant

 Abraham Lincoln-(Union) Was the third president of the United States, Author of the “Declaration Of Independence”. One of the main events during the time was the “Louisiana Purchase”. He also led the tension between the British and France which led to a war. His election led the rest of the Southern states to secede, leading to a full secession of the South from the United States of America.

 President (Confederate) Jefferson Davis-He was the leader of the Confederacy during the civil war. He resigned from the union and came to be a confederate; he failed to outrun the Union. His position as President showed the Confederacy's determination to become a completely new nation which allowed people's rights to own slaves.

 Ulysses S. Grant (Union)- He was the 18th president of the united states as well a military commander during the Civil war. With his army he defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States Of America. He was extremely deft with war tactics and led the victory for Union. He won Vicksburg which was a key city in Mississippi which disconnected the Confederacy and broke their control over Chattanooga.

  Robert E Lee- (Confederate) was a United States Army officer, he was the general of the confederate army during the Civil War. He declined the offer from President Lincoln to take control of the Union army, and instead decided to secede Virginia from the Union. He was commander-in-chief of the Virginian army. He planned and partially constructed defensive lines in South Carolina which was successful, even to the end of the war.

 Stephen Douglas - (Union) Significant to compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Dred Scott case. His loss in the presidential election enraged Southerners because Lincoln won without any electoral votes from the South. He described Abraham Lincoln as a dangerous radical who wanted equality for all races (which many people were against of at the time). Lincoln retaliated with the immoral aspects of slavery and what he could do to contain slavery until it died out naturally.

 Harriet Beecher Stowe (Union) - wrote many famous books such as “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. She introduced the immorality of slavery and moved many northern people. Her portrayal of slave owners opened many people's eyes to the horrors of slavery, no matter how exaggerated her story was. Her book sparked a movement that further deepened the separating line between the North and the South.

 William Lloyd Garrison(Union) -writer of The Liberator, helped in the emancipation of slaves by voicing against the evils of slavery. He helped to create 13th Amendment. He supported Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and believed that the US Constitution was pro-slavery. Being a radical, he did things such as burning copies of the Constitution in the streets to prove his point.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> General P.G.T. Beauregard (Confederate) - He gave victories to Confederates and defended Fort Sumter from the Unions. He was the general in the First Bull Run. He was nicknamed "The Little Napoleon" and, using Napoleonic tactics, drafted attack orders at Shiloh. He commanded the armies going against Washington and made the Confederate Army of the Potomac.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> John Slidell (Confederate) - He was an U.S Representative and a senator in Confederates. He also negotiated numerous times with Mexico. For instance, setting Rio Grade as a border of Texas and buying helping to buy California with small amount of money were done by him. He was a representative of the Confederate States of America to France and was sent to ask for aid, where he was unsuccessful in.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> General Winfield Scott (Union) -He was known for being on duty as a general longer then any other commander in American history. He commanded the War of 1812, the Mexican-American war, and the Civil war. He also came up with the Anaconda plan and was successful. Scott was considered to be one of the most celebrated generals second to George Washington himself.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> John Brown (Union) -Northern abolitionist whom many slaves consider a hero for his extremist retaliations against slavery (fired up the debate over slavery) He mainly caused Kansas to be called as Bleeding Kansas, because he and his gang killed many slave owners and tried to rebel against U.S government. He thought he was a chosen one to save the world from slavery.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dred Scott- (Union) A former slave who sued his old owner for being not fair. This was called Dred Scott case, and it brought up the issue of state's rights. Specifically Southern states rigts to secede from the Union if they wanted to). This case showed the unfairness of slavery and intimidted numerous people which eventually aided one step toward The Civil War.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> General Thomas Jackson (Confederate) - A following general of Robert Lee. He wasn't as successful as Robert Lee. However, he achieved tremendous acomplishments such as stoping McClellan's army which was crucialy threathening. Abner Doubleday (Union)- General in the United States Army and fired the first shot in Fort Sumter. He was a prominent fighter in the Battle of Gettysburg. Being a strong abolitionist, he strongly sided with the Union and with Lincoln. Doubleday considered Carolingians as traitors. He served in Fort Sumter until its surrender and was promoted to colonel.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Stephen Mallory (Confederacy)-Secretary of the naval force of the Confederacy. Brought about naval ships with iron clad armored vessels. Tried to send agents to Europe for naval ships but failed. He was imprisoned at the end of the Civil War. His ideas about armored vessels became standard for naval ships around the world because of its success.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Henry Wager Halleck (Union)-He helped prepare thousands of soldiers to fight for the Union during the war. He had command of all the forces in the West and contributed to victories in Shiloh and Pea Ridge. His nickname was "Old Brains" because he was known to be cold and calculating. He restored discipline and decorum in the ranks with his steadfast determination and love for military.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gideon Welles (Union)-Secretary of the naval force of the Union. Helped make sure that the blockades of Confederate ports were securely put up. The blockade damaged Confederate side greatly, because without international and national support, such as food, water, and equipments, Confederates wouldn't be able to win. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">General Joseph Hooker (Union)-Defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville and commander of the Army of Potomac. Outstanding administrator and made changes to systems in living conditions for his army. He also helped to shape Union's army, because he wrote letters to Lincoln about how the army should be organized and shaped. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">General George McClellan (Union) -was a major general during the civil war, he has failed the Peninsula campaign, lost trust from President <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lincoln. Lincoln Eventually removed him from command. He also tremendously helped to make the Union's army in shape. He tried to take over the Richmond, but failed because of General Thomas Jackson.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> General Irvin McDowell (Union) - He was the first general of Union to lead the army in the "First of Bull Run". His poor ability and army unity, Union was defeated by Confederates led by General Thomas, the stone wall. This event caused the Union to focus on unity and power of the Union soldiers by hiring General George McClellan who whipped the armies into a good shape. He also caused other defeats through out the Civil War. <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">References <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[|__http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/war/biographies/barton.html__]

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1. Battle of Fort Sumter <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 12–13, 1861 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This battle led to the surrender of Fort Sumter. The battle took place because South Carolina seceded from the US. Since Fort Sumter was located in South Carolina, the Union was forced to give up the fort. Fought in Charleston County, South Carolina. Confederate victory.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Battle of Bull Run <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 21, 1861 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It was fought in Manassas, Virginia where the Union troops escaped and the Confederates didn’t go after them. This was the first land battle of the war and opened people’s eye’s about the horrors of war because many before romanticized about the idea of war. With this battle, the gravity of the war was more fully understood by the nation. Confederate victory.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Battle of Fort Henry <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">February 6, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In western Tennessee, the plan was to advance to the fort while it was simultaneously being attacked by the Union army battle ships. Eventually Fort Henry was surrendered. Fought in Stewart and Henry County, Tennessee with a Union Victory.

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Battle of Fort Donelson <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">February 11-16, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The capture of the forts opened the Cumberland River, making it easy for the Confederates to attack. Grant attacked Fort Sumter, the Union army sent battle ships to reduce Fort Sumter but then was defeated with Grant's water batteries. Fought in Stewart County, Tennessee and had a Union victory.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Battle of Shiloh <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 6-7, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Both sides began to realize that the Civil War was not going to end as suddenly as they thought it would when huge numbers of casualties resulted from this battle. Although the Union won, they had more losses and the Confederates could have won this war. Fought in southwestern Tennessee. (Western Theatre)

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Battle of Yorktown

<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0pt 1pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 5-May 4, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It was a great victory to the Union forces combined with the French forces against the British navy. This battle was one of the most important battles in the war and resulted with the British ending conflicts between the Union from this battle. Fought in York County and Newport News with an inconclusive victory.

7. Second Battle of Bull Run August 28-30, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was the second battle fought on Manassas, Virginia and had a Confederate victory. In the Northern Virginia Campaign, this was the decisive battle. This battle had the largest, simultaneous mass assault in the Civil War.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. Battle of Antietam <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 16-18 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">General McClellan found Robert E Lee’s special orders during this battle which gave him the advantage. This battle kept Confederate troops from invading into Northern territory and suppressed immediate threats. Union Victory. Fought in Sharpsburg, Maryland.

<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Battle of Fredericksburg <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11–15, 1862 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This battle was fought in Virginia, Fredericksburg. The battle was between Robert. E. Lee and General Ambrose Burnside. General Ambrose Burnside was trying to cross the Rappahannock River and get to the capital before Robert’s army stopped them. However Ambrose was stopped and the battle took place. Fought in Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg, Virginia with a Confederate victory.

10. Battle of Stones River <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">December 31, 1862-January 2, 1863 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although there were huge casualties, this Union victory pushed the Confederates from the east, west, and the Trans-Mississippi. This boosted Union morale and gave hope to the Northern states. Fought in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">11. Battle of Chancellorsville <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30-May 6, 1863 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Confederate army successfully surrounded the Union troops close to the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers. This battle is arguably Robert E Lee’s greatest victory in the Civil War but also resulted in the loss of Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.

12. Battle of Brandy Station <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9, 1863

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 1.066em; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The battle was fought before the Gettysburg Campaign. Also called the Battle of Fleetwood, this battle took place with cavalries. Alfred Pleasonton attempted a surprise attack on Stuart's Cavalry. The Union troops retreated without knowing that Robert's troops were camping near Culpeper. Fought in Culpeper County, Virginia. Inconclusive victory. =====

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">13. Battle of Gettysburg <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 1–3, 1863 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. George Gordan Meade defeated attacks by the Confederate general Robert E. Lee, ending Lee’s invasion of the North. Union Victory.

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">14. Battle of Chickamauga <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 19–20, 1863 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ended the Union offensive in southeastern Tennessee and northwestern Georgia with a plan called the Chickamauga plan. Confederate Victory. Was fought near West Chickamauga Creek.

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15. Battle of Wauhatchie <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 28–29, 1863 <span style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Georgia and Tennessee, the Union forces faces a disastrous defeat and retreats. Micah Jeckins made a night surprise attack against Gary’s forces that was guarding the “Cracker line”. Confederate victory. Fought in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

16. Battle of the Wilderness <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4-7, 1864 <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This battle was the first stand between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E Lee and was the first to actually practice the “total war” tactic. Soldiers were disoriented and repeatedly killed men from their own side. This war was also the end of Lee’s victories in the Civil War. Union victory. Fought in the Wilderness of Spotsylvania. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; white-space: normal;">

17. Battle of Spotsylvania Court House <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">May 8-21, 1864 <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the bloodiest, on-going battles in the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant trudged through Richmond with successive battles that ended in large numbers of casualties which gave him the name “Butcher Grant”. The Confederate forces there were cut to half its size in the battles in the Spotsylvania front. Union Victory. Fought in Virginia in the Spotsylvania front.

18. Battle of Cold Harbor The battle took in Virginia. This was the final battle of the Union, Noted for being the bloodiest battle, it left over thousands of soldiers dead and wound against the force of the Confederate Robert E Lee. Fought in Hanover County with a Confederate victory.
 * May 31-June 12, 1864 ||

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">19. Battle of Nashville <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">December 15–16, 1864 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It was a battle that was made to kick out <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sherman’s army out of Georgia. Hood forced his troops to Nashville and attack the other force. The Union gained victory. Fought in Davidson County, Tennessee.

20. Battle at Appomattox Court House <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-wrap;">April 9, 1865 <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was the last (official) battle of the war with the two generals, Lee and Grant, at Appomattox Court House signing the document that will end the war. After Lee's last attempt to escape Union troops, he ends up surrendering. The Union gained victory in the Appomattox Court House in Virginia.

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