End of Civil War

Stand Watie

A Cherokee chief in command of Indian territory Confederate troops On June 23, 1865, he was the final general to surrender, ending the Civil War.

The Confederate Government After the Fall of Richmond

Because it was essentially disbanded, the Confederacy could not surrender outright, meaning each army had to surrender separately.

Conditions of Lee's surrender at Appomattox

Confederates were only required to surrender their weapons and were allowed to return home with their own horses and Union-provided food.

Major causes of Civil War casualties

Deaths due to advanced weapons accounted for less than half of war casualties. The most common causes of death were disease, unsanitary conditions, and non-sterile medical work.

Richmond, Virginia

Established in May 1861 as the Confederate capital Peak population of about 130,000 Important location for manufacturing industries

Johnston's First Surrender

In April 1865, he initially surrendered to Sherman, who promised to recognize Southern states' governments, which was outside Sherman's jurisdiction Second surrender completed on May 3, 1865

Significance of Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House

Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia; his surrender only affected his specific army and not the entire Confederacy.

Appomattox Court House

The site that Lee surrendered his Confederate army to Union General Grant on April 9, 1865.

Booth's first plot against Lincoln

Was to occur March 17, 1865 Involved kidnapping Lincoln and holding him hostage in Richmond to use as leverage against the Union in negotiations

Sic Semper Tyrannus

Yelled by John Wilkes Booth after shooting Lincoln Means 'Thus always to tyrants'