Warm Up Take out Civil War Map Activity #1 Prepare for Notes
Dec 13, 2015
Lincoln’s ElectionLincoln’s Election angered many in SouthNorth outvoted South
Within days SC secedes
SecessionBefore Inauguration in 1861SC, AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TX
By time of War’s StartVA, AR, NC and TN
A New Southern NationThe Confederate States of America
Modeled after Articles of Confederation when states had tons of power
Capitol in Richmond, VAPresident Jefferson Davis
Scramble for Southern FortsFederal Government abandons many military
forts throughout the South
In SC the state militia captures many forts in Charleston
Not Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor which is still held by Federal Forces
Ft. Sumter
Flip in Resource Packet to pg 13 Map of Ft. Sumter
Why is Ft Sumter important to the South
Union v. Confederacy UNION
23 StatesPop: 22 Million
4 Million Combat Age
CONFEDERACY11 States
Pop: 9 Million3.5 Million Slaves1.2 Million Combat
Age
Union v. Confederacy UNION
Economy100,000 Factories1.1 million workers$189m Bank
Deposits$56m in gold specie
CONFEDERACYEconomy20,000 Factories101,000 workers$47m Bank Deposits$27m gold specie
The RailroadsUNION20,000 miles of
track70% of US total96% all equipment
CONFEDERACY9,000 miles of track
AdvantagesWhat advantages does the North have?
Out produced in Agricultural products and livestock
Could increase production and had ability to move products
What advantages does the South have?Home field advantageLike fighting the British againOfficer Corps