American Civil War

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American Civil War (1861-1865) It resulted in a Union victory and emancipation of the slaves.

Issues[edit]

  • Slavery
  • States' rights
  • Free trade vs. protectionism

Sides[edit]

  • North - Unionist, free
  • South - Confederacy - Secessionist, slave

Leaders[edit]

Factors in the Outcome[edit]

  • North more industrialized with greater population and larger economy
  • South fighting on home territory, with economic importance to Great Britain because of cotton

Battles[edit]

East[edit]

  • Bull Run
  • Antietam
  • Peninsula
  • Fredericksburg
  • Chancellorsville
  • Gettysburg
  • Wilderness
  • Spotsylvania
  • Petersburg
  • Five Forks
  • Sailor's Creek
  • Appomattox

West[edit]

  • Fort Donelson
  • Shiloh
  • Chattanooga
  • Vicksburg
  • Atlanta
  • March to the Sea

Technology[edit]

  • Ironclads
  • Submarines
  • Land mines
  • Trench warfare
  • Infantry tactics, rifles, repeating firearms
  • Railroads
  • Telegraph
  • Balloons
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