what was the turning point in the civil war and how did the civil war change the nation? please need answers
2007-02-07 11:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by Crazy G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
There were three main turning points in the war but I will only give you two and one that wasn't it.
*Battle of Antietam
The bloodiest day of the war. North declares it a victory despite no one really wins this one. The main reason it is a good thing is because this is General McClellan's last battle. See, he was very cautious and never really used his armies. With the loss of him, more effective generals could take over.
*Battle of Vicksburg
With the siege of this crucial city, the south was split in two. See, Vicksburg is on the Mississippi River and other cities (Memphis and New Orleans) were in possession of the union. After they captured this city, they effectively took away the south's main source.
Though Gettysburg was a big fed days, it wasn't really the turning point. There is one more big event, but I'd rather you wait in anticipation.
2007-02-07 15:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by Zoer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to some, the war was over from the beginning. But the true turning point was the battle of Gettysburg, the largest battle fought on this side of the world. The Civil War changed the issue of slavery and gave African Americans the chance to do something in their life.
2007-02-07 20:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Just answer my questions 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gettysburg is always called the "high tide of the Confederacy".
Shelby Foote, famous Civil War historian said it best:
The Civil War changed from "the United States are" to "the United States is".
The insolubility of the Union was established.
2007-02-08 00:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Gary E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gettysburg was the beginning of the end for the south.
The Southern slaves received their freedom much earlier than they would have without the war.
The South was financially ruined
The Federal government assumed power beforehand held by the states.
Lincoln redefined the power of the President. Every president since him has added more and more power to that office. Before this the Presidents had not meddled much in the individual affairs of the States.
2007-02-07 20:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by dem_dogs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not do some searching on the web for you answers?
2007-02-07 20:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋