Terrence Miller- The Civil War: Battle of Atlanta- Audiobook
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Chapter two historical background. The American Civil War was rooted in a complex set of political, economic and social factors that had been simmering for decades. Leading up to the conflict. The primary cause of the war was the issue of slavery which had become deeply entrenched in the southern states as the northern states began to industrialize and favor the abolition of slavery. The Southern states relied heavily on slave labor to sustain their agrarian economy. Leading to an increasing divide between the regions. The election of President Abraham Lincoln, a Republican and staunch opponent of slavery in 18 60 further escalated tensions. Southern states fearing that Lincoln's election would threaten. Their institution of slavery began seceding from the *****. In February 18 61 the Confederate states of America was formed comprising 11 Southern states that had succeeded. The war officially began on April 12th, 18 61 with the confederate attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The conflict quickly spread with both sides, mobilizing their forces and engaging in major battles. The ***** under President Lincoln's leadership aimed to preserve the ***** and abolish slavery while the confederacy sought to defend its way of life and maintain states rights. Atlanta located in the state of Georgia held immense strategic importance during the American Civil War as a key transportation hub. It served as a vital link for the confederacy connecting the agricultural South with crucial supply lines and trade routes. Several major railroads converged in Atlanta making it a significant logistical center for the confederate army control of Atlanta also held symbolic value. The city was an important symbol of confederate resistance and strength, capturing Atlanta would not only disrupt southern supply lines but also undermine confederate morale and demonstrate the effectiveness of ***** military strategies, major events leading up to the battle of Atlanta. One, the battle of Chickamauga fought in September 18 63. This battle located near Chattanooga, Tennessee was a confederate victory that inflicted heavy casualties on the ***** forces. Despite the setback, the ***** managed to maintain control of Chattanooga which became a critical launching point for future military operations. Two Grant's Overland campaign in May 18 64 General Ulysses S Grant initiated a series of offenses against the confederate army of northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. The Overland campaign marked by brutal fighting and heavy losses on both sides aimed to wear down Lee's army and bring the war to a decisive conclusion. Three Sherman's Atlanta campaign in conjunction with Grant's efforts in the East General William T Sherman led the *****'s Western forces in the Atlanta campaign beginning in May 18 64. Sherman's goal was to capture Atlanta, disrupt confederate supply lines and ultimately weaken the Confederacy. Four battle of Roaka fought from May 13th through 15th, 18 64. This battle was part of Sherman's Atlanta campaign. The ***** forces under Sherman clashed with Confederate General Joseph E Johnston's army near Roaka, Georgia. The battle resulted in a confederate retreat but failed to deliver a decisive ***** victory. Five battle of Kennesaw Mountain fought from June 27th to July 2nd, 18 64. This battle was a significant engagement in the Atlanta campaign. ***** forces led by Sherman attempted to dislodge Johnston's Confederates from their fortified positions on Kennesaw Mountain but were repelled with heavy casualties. The major events leading up to the battle of Atlanta set the stage for the climactic confrontation. The ***** forces under the leadership of Sherman had gradually advanced toward Atlanta overcoming confederate resistance and engaging in fierce battles. The battle for Atlanta would be the culmination of these preceding events, determining the fate of the city and exerting a significant impact on the overall course of the war.