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the Storm Gathers 1861

the storm Gathers— 1861
15.1 What developments and events drew the Union toward Confederate forces fire
Civil War? p. 333 on Fort Sumter (April);
Lincoln’s election prompted the secession of seven states. In South Upper South secedes 1862
Carolina, “cooperationism” was defeated, sparking other states to fol- (April–May) adjusting to total
low. Republicans rejected compromise on the question of slavery in war —Union navy
new states, and Lincoln resolved to use force should the South strike captures New Orleans
first. At Fort Sumter in 1861 it did. 1862 (April); McClellan
stops Lee at Battle of
Adjusting to total War 1863 Antietam (September);
Lee defeats Union
fight to the army at Fredericksburg
15.2 What challenges did “total war” bring for each side? finish—Lincoln (December)
p. 338 issues emancipation
Total war meant no cease-fire until the southern separatists were Proclamation (January); 1863
defeated. The North, with its large population, heavy industry, North gains major
and agriculture, was better suited for the long conflict. The South victories at Gettysburg
struggled to feed itself and lacked wealth, yet put up a strong fight. and vicksburg (July)
Meanwhile, Lincoln maintained northern unity. 1864
fight to the finish—
Fight to the Finish 1864 Atlanta falls to Sherman
(September)
15.3 How did the Union finally attain victory, and what role 1865
did emancipation play in it? p. 342 fight to the
Lincoln was skeptical of emancipation, although he favored it mor- finish—Grant
ally. Later he saw the strategic benefit of opposing slavery, so he captures Petersburg
declared the freedom of slaves in unoccupied areas in the January and Richmond; 1865
1863 Emancipation Proclamation. Many African Americans escaped Lee surrenders at
slavery and joined the Union Army, helping to turn the tide of the Appomattox (April);
war. Union victories helped reelect Lincoln in 1864. Lincoln assassinated
by John Wilkes Booth
effects of the War (April)

15.4 How did the outcome of the war affect America socially
and politically? p. 349
The Civil War changed the status of many social groups, including
women, who took on new social roles after the death of male family
members, and blacks, who were adjusting to free status in a white
society. New national institutions, including benevolent organiza-
tions and banks, contributed to an “organizational revolution.” The
federal government grew stronger than ever.

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