The War 1863

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The War 1863

• E.Q. Did the Emancipation Proclamation free
  slaves?
• P.T. Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Emancipation Proclamation

• Issued September 22, 1862
• Written by Abe Lincoln
• After the Battle of Sharpsburg
• Did not go into effect until January 1, 1863
• Did not free any slaves in the North
• Tried to free slaves in a foreign country where
  he had no right

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Emancipation Proclamation (Cont.)

• Trying to use a military measure
• Wanted to cause a slave up-rising
• Could keep slaves if returned to Union before
  January 1, 1863

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What is Happening up North

• Draft Riots in New York City
• Lasted from July 13 17, 1863
• Union troops fired into mob
• Estimated casualties were over 1,000 civilians

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What is Happening up North (cont.)

• Large number of blacks were killed by the rioters
• The War was considered a rich mans war and a
  poor mans fight
• Also had riots in Boston and Milwaukee

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Georgia Supplies the CSA

• Farmers switch from growing cotton to food
  supplies
• Industry provides military equipment
• Gunpowder
• Rifles
• Cannons
• Sabers
• Clothes

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Georgia Supplies the CSA (cont.)

• Manufacturing Centers
• Atlanta
• Roswell
• Columbus
• Augusta
• Macon
• Savannah
• Private Homes

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Railroads in Georgia

• Atlanta is a vital supply line for troops
• Over 1400 miles of railroad, the best in the Deep
  South
• Called the Heart of the Confederacy due to this
• Great Locomotive Chase April 1862

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Reflection

• What did you learn today?