Describe the major issues created by the Civil War that U. S. leaders attempted to address during the Reconstruction Era. Which of these issues was most significant? Explain in 5-6 well-written and complete sentences.

bloodiest single day of war   |   gettysburg

where the civil war ends for good   | appomattox court house

the first major land battle; south wins | bull run/manassas (va)

gives union control of the mississippi river |   vicksburg

lee’s first tactical defeat; big win for union |   fort sumter1

with lincoln's re-election |   atlanta

south wins

splits confederacy in two for the duration of the war,

antietam

establishing a new settlement &   the furs that they would bring back to france & sell