Chapter 12: The Civil War and West Virginia s Statehood Movement

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Chapter 12 The Civil War and West Virginia s Statehood Movement Chapter Preview Terms strategy, blockade, ordinance, cabinet, proclamation, capitol People Francis H. Pierpont, Waitman T. Willey, Thomas Stonewall Jackson, Albert Gallatin Jenkins, Arthur I. Boreman, Peter G. Van Winkle, Martin Delany Places Philippi, Rich Mountain, Scary Creek, Kesler s Cross Lanes, Carnifex Ferry, Summersville 454 President Abraham Lincoln and most northerners believed secession was illegal. After all, the Constitution provided for adding states to the Union, but it made no mention of states withdrawing from the Union. The president believed that the Union must be preserved at all costs. To this end, Lincoln and his advisors developed a three-part strategy (a detailed plan for using military forces) for winning the war and reuniting the country. The plan included the capture of the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia; a blockade (the use of naval forces to stop shipping) of southern seaports to prevent the Confederates from receiving supplies; and control of the Mississippi River, which would split the Confederacy and squeeze the two parts. Western Virginia played an important role in the plans of both Union and Confederate leaders for four reasons, all having to do with its strategic position. First, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which ran through western Virginia, was the most important east-west rail line near Washington, D. C. Control of this railroad and the nearby turnpikes was essential for the movement of supplies and troops. Second, western Virginia s eastern panhandle included the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley, an area that both sides needed to control in order to access the most convenient north-south route for their armies. Third, control of the saltworks along the Kanawha River would ensure a supply of this important substance. Fourth, the possibility of the division of Virginia, the most important of the Confederate states, would be a military and political victory for the Union. Additionally, the capitals of the Union and the Confederacy were located within one hundred miles of what were then the borders of western Virginia. Since each side had as a goal the capture of the other s capital, troops often found themselves in western Virginia. But, the Civil War was much more than a mere military encounter. Even as military clashes occurred, politicians were busily moving forward with plans to change forever the face of Virginia and that of the nation. Chapter 12: The Civil War and West Virginia s Statehood Movement

Below: Much of the infrastructure in the South was destroyed during the Civil War. This railroad was destroyed by retreating Confederates. West Virginia: 150 Years of Statehood 455

Signs of the Times History An estimated 3.5 million Americans fought in the Civil War. Of that number, nearly 620,000 died. The Battle of Gettysburg had the largest number of casualties. Some 51,112 soldiers lost their lives, including 23,049 Union and 28,063 Confederate. Economics Eggs were as much as $6 a dozen and bacon was $0.15 a pound; the price of both rose 75% during the war. A plate of beans, potatoes, corned beef, bread, and a cup of coffee was $0.15 in the North; by the end of the war, it was impossible to buy that in the South. Government West Virginia became the first (and only) state to be established by presidential proclamation. Geography The Confederate States of America depended on trade with England. This was one reason for the Union blockade of southern ports. With more than 3,000 miles of coastline, it was difficult to monitor the blockade. Everyday Life Population: Life expectancy was 41.8 years. Fashions: Women s fashions changed when Ebenezer Butterick invented the first paper dress patterns sold in the United States. Science/Technology: One of the innovations of the Civil War was the ironclad, a ship protected by thick iron armor. The Gatling gun, which had a rotating barrel with a dozen cylinders, was first used by the Union army during the Civil War. Recreation: Union soldiers played a form of baseball as well as football. The football game looked more like a brawl and often resulted in broken noses and fractured limbs. Croquet and roller skating were introduced. In, Joe Coburn won the American Boxing Championship after a 63-round event. Religion: In May, all regimental commanders in the Union army were ordered to appoint chaplains who earned a salary of $1,700 a year. General William Rosecrans, a devout Catholic, never fought on Sunday. Stonewall Jackson tried to avoid fighting on Sunday, and, if that was not possible, he set aside another day to rest. Music: Songs of the period included John Brown s Body, Beautiful Dreamer, Dixieland (Dixie), Battle Hymn of the Republic, Tenting Tonight, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Marching Through Georgia, and When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Literature: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published the Tales of a Wayside Inn, which included Paul Revere s Ride. Mary Mapes Dodge published Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates. Walt Whitman published Drum Taps, a collection of Civil War poems. 456 Chapter 12: The Civil War and West Virginia s Statehood Movement

Figure 27 Timeline: 1860 1865 Battles of Philippi, Rich Mountain, Scary Creek, Kesler s Cross Lanes, Carnifex Ferry 1st and 2nd Wheeling Conventions Restored Government of Virginia created Jenkins Raid Willey Amendment passed West Virginia statehood bill passed Jones-Imboden Raid Lincoln signed statehood proclamation West Virginia became a state 1864 1865 1865 Civil War ended 1864 President Lincoln reelected 1860 Battles at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Chickamauga President Lincoln delivered Gettysburg Address Battles of Shiloh, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam Confederate States of America formed; Battle of Bull Run Signs of the Times 457

Focus on Reading Skills Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Defining the Skill Not everything you read in a textbook is fact. Sometimes authors weave facts, inferences, and opinions into their writing to make it more interesting. This writing style, however, makes it more difficult to separate facts from opinions. A fact is something that can be proved or verified. Facts can be verified by observation or by research. Eighteen-year-olds have the right to vote is a statement of fact. An opinion, on the other hand, is something a person thinks, believes, or feels is true. Opinions are open to debate and cannot be verified. Opinion statements often include words like bad, good, probably, believe, feel, think, greatest, worst, best, most, least, always, never, all, none, and may. For example, A person should not be allowed to vote until he or she is twenty-one years of age is a statement of opinion. Practicing the Skill Read the following statements. Write the statements on a separate sheet of paper or on a form like that below. Then, identify each statement as a fact or opinion and give a reason for your choice. 1. John Carlile was indecisive about his support of West Virginia statehood. 2. Westerners believed that the government under Governor John Letcher had acted illegally in seceding from the Union. 3. Philippi was the first land battle of the Civil War. 4. The West Virginia statehood movement was a revolutionary act. 5. During part of the Civil War, Virginia had two governments. 6. The West Virginia statehood bill would not have been approved without a definitive statement about slavery. 7. Some people did not vote on West Virginia s new constitution because some counties did not have elections. 8. The only good thing that happened to Robert E. Lee in western Virginia was his encounter with the horse that he would one day purchase. 9. The constitutional convention chose the name West Virginia for the new state. 10. West Virginia was a child of rebellion. Statement Fact Opinion Why? 458 Chapter 12: The Civil War and West Virginia s Statehood Movement