Chapter Fifteen: The southern troops wanted to take Fort Sumter because it was in the middle of one of the souths most important harbors. The reaction of the United States government was the immediately repeal the treaty and write another one. It was interesting to read about the cavalries and the advantage they provided the South. His narrative highlights the fact that the war cannot be understood in simple terms; nor can each individual narrative constituting the war ever be recovered and synthesized. It is strange to me that such little consideration was given to threats of secession back then in comparison to what a threat like that would be met with today. Chapter 3 discusses how unprepared the two sides of the Civil War were. Identify two or three factors which pressed the Union army into action before it was ready. Hooker decided not fight at Fredericksburg, but he still left a third of his men their to keep Lees attention. The Union had to change their strategy to total destruction of the Souths infrastructure to win the war. I think in some cases this was a disadvantage because the officers could not get a tight discipline on their soldiers in the camp or on the march. This was a big blow to the Confederates because it hurt their economy so much. Catton seems to believe that slavery is the sole cause of the Civil War and that the other issues could have been simply solved through politics. The Northerners were from rural areas and not use to the backwoods ways of a Southern soldier, such as handling horses; therefore, allowing the Southerners an advantage on that part of the war. Introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (LogOut/ Bragg joined with other mens armies and they all headed north to attack leaving the Federal army fighting a defensive was that they could not control. "The Civil War" is a good surface exploration of a topic that has inspired countless volumes of books, and will continue to do so for many years to come. On the battlefield they were very disorganized and often times actually shot their own men. Excellent point Parker about Douglas. Bruce Catton was the finest story-teller among Civil War historians. Johnstons men made the Confederates a much more legitimate threat. There were many uprisings made by them against the North, including attempts to burn New York City, to capture a war ship on the Great Lakes, and to take money from Federal banks. The Navy had plenty of ships, but none of these ships were going to be helpful in inforcing the blockade. In the West Sherman defeated Hood and took Atlanta. What steps did Grant make in the Spring of 1864 to upgrade the Army of the Potomac? It has been pointed out to me that I told you I would give you until January 13 to take the quiz. The Federal Government sent Phil Sheridan and 50,000 veterans to the Mexican border as a warning. Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation was also effective. Interesting look at the war between the states, Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018. He left one group at Fredericksburg to make sure Hookers group that he left there wouldnt do anything. Lee payed no attention to the first group of troops Hooker sent and went straight to Chancellorsville to fight Hookers main army. If these ships had been transported ot the Confederate army the outcome of the war would have been changed; however, the U.S. government stated if the ships were transported they would declare war against Great Britain. Slavery and Expansion IX. How did it ensure the end to slavery? Appointing this competent leader was the best decision the Union made in the was. It was a bitter victory because Jackson had been shot by his own troops in the confusion of battle on the night of May 2. What was the climactic battle? Chapter 16 discusses some of the final events of the war and the events leading up to the Union victory. Catton uses the words of the soldiers themselves to tell the story in this very engaging and informative read. A group of masked Montague's risk further conict by . Coins are historical, educational and collectible. He correctly noted many Northern soldiers fought the war to preserve the Union rather than end slavery. Chapter Twelve: 1. Though, their backing was dependent on the Confederates success. Identify the three major Union armies, commanders, and their specific locations during the winter of 1862-63. It's rather worrying that publishers are so lackadaisical about that. Chapter 13: To make sure that their view is passed the opposing sides started what was basically a gang war, killing the enemy so that he could not vote against them. Lee then took 45,000 men to face Hooker. Great narratives explaining the mindset of the Union generals. With so much material to consume I wanted to find a relatively short primer on the war. Catton's account of battles is a must-read for anyone interested in the war that divided America, carefully weaving details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. But on the night of April 14 Booth went into Lincolns box at the Fords Theatre and shot him in the back of the head then jumped from the box onto the stage and ran out. The South valued Fort Sumter, because of its location near a very important harbor. Why didnt the North and the South take the other side seriously prior to the start of the war? How did the actions of Lee and Grant at the end of the war help contribute to a more immediate peace between the two regions? To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. 17 This was a Mothers Day gift a quick and awesomely fun read! The war itself brought in a huge need for all sorts of things like clothes, ammunition, supplies, and food. How did he trick the South in supporting this goal? Bruce Catton is one of a handful of definitive historians on the Civil War. Book, Hardcover | Virgil Carrington Jones, Bruce Catton | Free Shipping | Shop for more Civil War Period (1850-1877) Books on GoodwillBooks.com! Bruce Catton was the go to Civil War author prior to Shelby Foote. While I agree with you regarding the Radical Reconstruction being a bit much, we will be reading in the text regarding the high level of arrogance on the part of southerners following the war that might make you a little more sympathetic of the closed-minded views of the Radical Republicans regarding a punitive Reconstruction. It kept the south rural so that when war came around, the south was very limited on what they could get to their soldiers because slavery had prevented the rise of industrialism. Excellent overview of the Civil War by an expressive author. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. With the threat of 11,000 soldiers in Canada, England asked for the prisoners and an apology. Chapter 8 addresses the fact that the three major Union armies had stopped Confederate offensives during the fall, but were now stalled during the winter of 1862-63. He then gave Jackson 26,000 of these men and sent him around Hookers exposed right. General Braxton Bragg tried to capitalize on that by storming up the Mississippi and up the Ohio. Harriet Beecher Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin had just sold 300,000 copies in its first year. I see where they probably didnt see this as much more serious that previous events. he comes up with some little known facts that literally no other author, (that i've read), ever has. But in 1793, Eli Whitney, a northerner, invented the cotton gin which turned slavery around and the country started to profit from it again. The textiles of the North had to have been a major contributor to the profitsof the South. Chapter five talks about naval ships. 14 However, he was faced with a decision. How did improvements in military technology regarding small arms and artillery change the tactics of war? A grate was on top of the ship to allow for air and light to the lower area. In the fall of 1861, the Civil War almost included Great Britain. It serves as a great foundation of information for a topic that is as deep as it is wide. I thought it was really cool how they waited until after the Battle of Antietam to give the address. Tension between the North and South had been steadily rising, but this bill was the catalyst that launched the country into war. This is the final volume in a trilogy on the Army of the Potomac. Therefore, when the fighting began, Bragg was greatly outnumbered by the best Union generals Grant, Sherman, and Thomas. In Terrible Swift Sword, Bruce Catton tells the story of the Civil War as never beforeof two turning points which changed the scope and meaning of the war. Lees next objective was to take Pennsylvania but he was stopped from doing so by McClellan at the battle of Antietam. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. General McClellan replaced McDowell as commander of the Army of the Potomac. BP. Hooker sp;it his army into three armies. 4. Since much of the Southern culture had been destroyed with the path of the war, Southerners had to attempt to remember the antebellum culture and begin developing a new culture. Reflections on the Civil War. The Republicans (Lincoln) would continue the war, while the Democrats would end the war and allow the South to secede or try to stop it with diplomacy. Covers all aspects of the Civil War from pre-war to post-war. In an attempt to save the Confederacy, southern leaders proposed to France and Great Britain the abolition of slavery in exchange for recognition as a nation. Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton. I also think that there wasnt a single area where the South progressed through the war. What three armies were combined under Shermans command in the Western Theater? They had begun truly beleiving cotton was king and countries, such as England and France, desperately needed the cotton from the South, and not having it would pressure them to aid the Confederate army with weapons. If movies were made into book, this would be the book. The Merrimac destroyed the Congress and Cumberland and drove the Minnesota aground; but, when the Federals occupied Norfolk, she was left without a home port. Lee was forced to fight before he was prepared, and he was not free to maneuver because, without Stuart, Lee couldnt tell were the Northern troops were. Early again tried to attack Sheridan on October 19 near Winchester, but Sheridan drove the army off and removed the threat of attack from the Shenandoah Valley. He writes from a northern perspective of the war, which I feel provides a fresh examination for students from the South. Grant noticed that theUnion Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Tennessee had the same excellent record but both did not have adequate leadership so he put Phil Sheridan in charge of the Army of the Potomacs cavalry corps and he moved with it. Sherman wanted to show that the Confederacy couldnt protect its own citizens and their property. FREE Standard shipping on all items. He also signed a document that said if the Confederates surrendered, they would not be disturbed by Federal authority. The British also mobilized 11,000 of its troops to Canada, but by the time they got there the prisoners had been released and an apology issued. I think it probably gave great confidence to Grants subordinates that he was letting them have almost complete control of their given duty. Have a great break and Merry Christmas!!! Ch 2. Catton's writing is clear and easy to follow and the book is so interesting that before you know it, you are almost finished! Though the Union Army forced the Confederates to retreat, the Union had 3,000 more casualties that the Confederates. 1. For the Union, Fremont began building gunboats and he placed U.S. Grant in charge at Cairo. The Civil war compacted an entire Industrial Revolution into four years for the North. England got what she wanted. At this point it seems the South, unworried, may win the war; while the North was trying to prevent states from seceding instead of moving South, preparing for battle. Chapter 5: He divided his army and sent Jackson around to attack Pope from the side. They were fighting the easier war, but lacked motive. Because of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, proslavery and abolitionist factions swarmed into Kansas to make sure that Kansas was what they wanted it to be, slave or free. In return, Grant would direct the war from the field while employing such key figures as George Meade over the Army of the Potomac, and Philip Sheriden over the Army of the Potomacs cavalry. The geographical significance of these battles is that they were both reached from the water so Grant could have Foote shell out the forts before the infantry moved in. The vast majority were non-slave owning yeoman farmers. 2. Ch. The Union Navy was not suited for blockading the Confederates at the beginning of the war. The British were outraged by this because they thought the Americans had no right to stop one of their ships. Each Cabinet consisted of a few capable men, but most did not give their full support to the President. Also, many people in the Confederacy had their own horses they could provide for the war while the North had to buy horses to supply the cavalry. Ewell let opportunities slip and was not a very good leader, and Longstreet was slow as unhelpful as well. Keep up the great work! 7 England got her pride hurt. Product details Publisher : Mariner Books; Reprint edition (December 14, 2004) Language : English Paperback : 400 pages ISBN-10 : 0618001875 A Union ship searched a British commerce ship and captured some members. What were the political consequences? After losing at Bull Run, McDowell was replaced by McClellan as the leader of the Union armies including the army of the Potomac. Chapter Sixteen: Many times there was friendly fire among the Confederates and Union armes. 1. Get help and learn more about the design. Sherman was in Savannah at the time, and Hoods plan did work. Most of these men were from rural areas and were used to handling horses on a regular basis. I highly recommend this to people who are just beginning to learn about the war, or to teenagers. So the South did not get any assistance from the French that were in Mexico. This military strategy had not been used by the Union before and was very risky. Format: Hardcover. He tried to trapLee. After he saw how Hookers men were set up, he sent 26,000 men with Stonewall Jackson to flank the Union army. Students will be graded on the quality of your entries, staying within the prescribed timeline, consistency of your entries, quality of the interaction with me, and quality of interaction with other students. On Nov. 24 and 25, Grant and Thomas defeated I enjoyed reading this book. If the request had been made earlier in the war, it might have been granted because the southern cause was hopeful and it would have benefited France and Britain more. Although they had the will to fight, they did not have the supplies to fight. How did William Tecumseh Sherman amend Union military strategy by leading his army on the march from Atlanta to Savannah? ISBN-10: 0844669377. This had been unique to the South, and its residents wanted to remember their heritage and everything that the South had been before the war. What was his objective? Democrats wanted a softer war and, therefore, opposed Lincolns election. Why was this controversial? I think things looked pretty good for the Union in late 1862 to 63. Please try again. Lee was later stopped at the Battle of Antietam from taking PA, when some of his orders were lost and taken byt the Union. What interested me in this chapter was the terms of surrender made by Lee and Grant. General Sherman of the North, and General Johnston of the South discuss treaties at the end of the war. In response to your answer Bleeding Kansas, you are correct. After Rosecrans and the Army of the Cumberland took Chattanooga, they continued to pursue Bragg. Chapter 17: The south could have sold cotton for guns because they had so much of it, but they didnt because they wanted England and France to feel the pressure no more cotton so that maybe they would join the war on the part of the south to get their cotton supplies back. Grant had the third army in western TN. I also found it interesting that many people from Washington came out to watch the was like it was a play. Though this was not originally his purpose (his goal was to defeat the Confederate troops led by Hood), this was a good victory which rose the moral of the soldiers and citizens of the North. Following Chancellorsville, Lee would attempt a second invasion of the North. Chapter 17 discusses the final events of the war along with the Confederate surrender. For a quick read of the Civil War, Catton is a good introduction into the topic. However, Johnston was replaced with General John Hood which played into Shermans plans perfectly. 4 General McClellan replaced McDowell. Chapter 9: The middle chapters have a tad too much economic determinism in this for my tastes. This move by probably saved thousands of lives and also saved the Union army from having to remain in the South. Additional information. Although he forced the Confederate Army under Braxton Bragg to retreat, why could this battle have still been considered a Confederate victory? One of the arguments against invading the North was that they would leave Richmond without an army guarding it. My father had the Science Series, which I absolutely adored, and my grandparents thought that I would fall similarly in love with the Civil War series. Why does he say that if it hadnt been for slavery, the other conflict which led to war could have been decided through political process? 5 The war couldnt be won with Naval forces. I just didn't prefer the style he told it in. It is hard to imagine what prevented Bragg from driving the Army of the Cumberland out of Chattanooga. Mr. Catton makes it obvious that Davis was always in control. Why were the British built commerce raiders such as the CSS Alabama and CSS Shenandoah not as signficant to the outcome of the war as the blockade runners? The south, although passionate about what they fought for were at an obvious disadvantage at the start. Napoleon III took advantage of the Civil War by taking over Mexico and employing a French puppet state under the Hapsburg Maximilian as Emperor of Mexico. 12 Rosecrans did what he was suppose to do. I heard about it in reviews for other books and that piqued my interest. In the bloodiest day of fighting in the Civil War, the North gained the initiative in the war. The first battle of the war was at Fort Sumter. This book highlights the beginning years of the Civil War especially when General McClellan was . What factors contributed to this different attitude? Issues between the regions of the United States were constantly resolved by simple compromises between the two sides, but the issue of slavery could not be solved by a compromise. The north and the south had differences that could not be ignored, and there came a point where neither could stand it anymore. 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