today was the day
the last day of the war
for General Lee has surrendered
we don't have to fight no more
hour by hour a minute from death
second by second the battles raged
now I'm heading home
my slaves will soon be losing their chains
confederacy is gone
time to say goodbye
the south has lost
a united union returns barely alive
today was the day
the last day of the war
for General Lee has surrendered
we don't have to fight no more
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Newspaper article Zoe kist
2 days ago on April 9th general robert E lee surrendered to general Ulysses s grant in the home of Willmore McLean in the town of Appomattox. This happened after the final battle at saylors creek with 10780 union casualties and 6000 southern casualties plus many more captured. The term as of the surrender said all cSA weaponry and flags must be confiscated, the south gets 25000 rations, personal weapons and horses may be kept, and no more fighting. This is the end of the civil war now we must work to unite our country once again.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
1865 Blog Appomattox Poem
April the second of 1865
A day in history that our minds will archive.
When Richmond left the Confederate's grasp
The Union seized victory at last.
The US had been ripped apart
the scraps left smoldering
in Lincoln's tired heart.
Richmond was ablaze in flames
a fire that left nothing to remain.
Saylor's creek on the 6th
broke Lee's army like it was a stick
thin and tired
been through too much
hesitant about the reality of giving up.
The pain of surrender stabbed Lee's heart
a pain more excruciating than a "thousand" departs.
He somberly marched to surrender the fight
April the ninth of 1865.
Terms were discussed at Appomatox
to sew and mend the US's fabric.
The seams were slashed and it's thread was frayed,
but it would be restored to how it was made.
Before the war
before the bloodshed
back to one country
once again.
A day in history that our minds will archive.
When Richmond left the Confederate's grasp
The Union seized victory at last.
The US had been ripped apart
the scraps left smoldering
in Lincoln's tired heart.
Richmond was ablaze in flames
a fire that left nothing to remain.
Saylor's creek on the 6th
broke Lee's army like it was a stick
thin and tired
been through too much
hesitant about the reality of giving up.
The pain of surrender stabbed Lee's heart
a pain more excruciating than a "thousand" departs.
He somberly marched to surrender the fight
April the ninth of 1865.
Terms were discussed at Appomatox
to sew and mend the US's fabric.
The seams were slashed and it's thread was frayed,
but it would be restored to how it was made.
Before the war
before the bloodshed
back to one country
once again.
1865 blog
Appomattox
The feel of the pen fresh in memory
Last thing I wrote was General Lee
Dragging myself upon my horse
I did not believe this was the course
Up to Appomattox again I would return
The conqueror not the southern
The path no space lacking colored bodies
Last time I believed I would feel was that cold breeze
Seeing the same house yet again
Dressed as nicely as a coachmen
I would rather die a thousand deaths
There I breathed my last confederate breaths
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Sherman is a union general who wanted to end the war by taking out a major southern city
Havoc he wreaked through southern streets to destroy the confederate core
Eeek! Shrieked the south horrified by the north’s ferocious ways
Rapidly Yankees filled the streets of Atlanta with confidence and valor
Meanwhile southern eyes reflected panic and dismay
Atlanta streets cry with rivers of tears at the destruction of what once was there home
No one will ever be the same the day Sherman’s March came to town
Havoc he wreaked through southern streets to destroy the confederate core
Eeek! Shrieked the south horrified by the north’s ferocious ways
Rapidly Yankees filled the streets of Atlanta with confidence and valor
Meanwhile southern eyes reflected panic and dismay
Atlanta streets cry with rivers of tears at the destruction of what once was there home
No one will ever be the same the day Sherman’s March came to town
1864 Blog
I am Corporal William Matthews, and I have no opinion on slavery and I do not own any slaves but I am loyal to my hometown, Richmond, Virginia. As a southerner I do see we are more of an agricultural economy and we stand for the right to own slaves and we believe the government is nothing but tyrannical but we are not only fighting for our right but more so for the way of life of a southerner. This government can’t control our rules and regulations that we have practiced ever since the birth of this nation, the south has a monopoly on cotton over the whole entire nation bringing a total of millions of dollars to the economy. We will fight for our rights, our way of life, and for the Confederate States of America.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
1864 blog
Sherman’s March
I still remember the image vivid in my mind
Body parts and debris all I could find
Over yonder, fire still amongst the tree
Slaves running and shouting in the streets are free
Fired up more than before
All we wanted now was to win the war
We are ready to fight
They thought they put out the light
Never will I forget walking in the street
I noticed people dead with cut off hands and feet
I recognized one who I used to know
Friend in school he used the name Moe
I was ready to join the war and fight for what I believed
I needed slaves they should not be freed
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
george ottet aced
this has been the biggest turning point in the war. the battle of Gettysburg was our final attempt to take the north but it failed greatly. somehow the union found a legitimate use for bayonets even though they are about 100 years old. after losing the battle Lincoln said I have to free my laves. why would I care though he isn't the boss of me. he thinks that he can free our slaves he is weird.
Blog 1864: Sherman"s march photo mosaic in shape of union flag
I did my picture mosaic in the shape of the Union flag because it was the Union that had this march to capture Georgia. I used several different pictures relating to Sherman's march in my mosaic, including the music sheet for "Marching though Georgia", black and white drawings of the march, buildings on fire from the march, slaves being emancipated, etc. I also included pictures of William Tecumseh Sherman who was a Union general and contributed to the march, pictures of books that were based on the march, and various other pictures relating to Sherman's March.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Blog 1863
Dear Sally,
We have been very successful in the so far in the war, although I have just caught drift that the north has captured the Mississippi river. I saw the other day that Abe Lincoln has created the so called Emancipation Proclamation, it states that all slaves that we own in the south are free. I can not believe this he can not tell us what to do we are a different country. You must keep all our slaves in shape if they try to leave or escape you see what to do and that will be fine. You know that slaves are our God given right and they are ours never let anyone tell you different. I pray all is well back home and with the family I can not wait to return home.
Love,
Fitzhugh Pettigrew
We have been very successful in the so far in the war, although I have just caught drift that the north has captured the Mississippi river. I saw the other day that Abe Lincoln has created the so called Emancipation Proclamation, it states that all slaves that we own in the south are free. I can not believe this he can not tell us what to do we are a different country. You must keep all our slaves in shape if they try to leave or escape you see what to do and that will be fine. You know that slaves are our God given right and they are ours never let anyone tell you different. I pray all is well back home and with the family I can not wait to return home.
Love,
Fitzhugh Pettigrew
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
1862 blog
Dear Father,
I have to let you know do the Victory the Confederacy at the battle of Manassas 2. It was one of the bloodiest battles I have ever witness we were pushed back many times but we new we had to hold the line. My regiment was stationed in Dunker church, Gen. Lee believed we have the higher ground. Many of the Union officers were killed in the battle field and the union lacked leadership and we took them on. We scared those Northern Yankees away and showed them a little something about the south. Many of my comrades were killed in the fight they were in the fight against Burnside and they were quickly outnumbered and suffered many casualties. Father, I hope I had made you proud and I will return home. Wish me the best of luck and I love you very much father.
Love,
Corporal Willam Matthews
Love,
Corporal Willam Matthews
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
37-47 Civil War Vocab
Rifled Musket: The standard infantry weapon used in war. Usually .58 or .577 caliber,
the 'rifle' fired a Minnie ball through a spiral grooved barrel ,
spinning the bullet for more velocity and accuracy.
Salt Pork: The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee; the pork was salted to preserve it.
Secede: To withdraw from the Union, as 11 southern states did in 1860-1861. During the war, southerners were frequently called "secesh" by Northerners
Strategy: The art of military command as to an overall plan of war. How and where to deploy troops are components of strategic planning.
Sutler: Dry goods salesman who traveled with Northern armies; considered necessary for the provision of extra items for soldiers, sutlers often cheated and overcharged military customers.
Tactics: The art of maneuvering (moving) troops on a battlefield
Torpedo: Civil War term for an underwater mine (bomb) that exploded; used on rivers to defend against enemy ships.
Turning Movement: A military tactic of sending troops around an enemy's flank to attack his line of communications in the rear of the battle line.
Union (United States): The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War.
Yank (Blue, Federals, Billy Yank): Term for soldiers who fought for the Union
Zouave: Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after French infantry soldiers; specialized in precision drilling. Quizlet Flashcard link: https://quizlet.com/394293269/ss-civil-war-vocab-37-47-flash-cards/?new
Salt Pork: The most common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee; the pork was salted to preserve it.
Secede: To withdraw from the Union, as 11 southern states did in 1860-1861. During the war, southerners were frequently called "secesh" by Northerners
Strategy: The art of military command as to an overall plan of war. How and where to deploy troops are components of strategic planning.
Sutler: Dry goods salesman who traveled with Northern armies; considered necessary for the provision of extra items for soldiers, sutlers often cheated and overcharged military customers.
Tactics: The art of maneuvering (moving) troops on a battlefield
Torpedo: Civil War term for an underwater mine (bomb) that exploded; used on rivers to defend against enemy ships.
Turning Movement: A military tactic of sending troops around an enemy's flank to attack his line of communications in the rear of the battle line.
Union (United States): The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War.
Yank (Blue, Federals, Billy Yank): Term for soldiers who fought for the Union
Zouave: Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after French infantry soldiers; specialized in precision drilling. Quizlet Flashcard link: https://quizlet.com/394293269/ss-civil-war-vocab-37-47-flash-cards/?new
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