The Battle of Shiloh

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The Battle of Shiloh. By: Kaitlyn Cole , Haley Haynes , Kaycie Giamanco , and Tommy Hudson. Why did the battle take place?. To stop slavery. Where did the battle take place ?. Pittsburg Landing , Tennessee. What was the significance of this battle?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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By: Kaitlyn Cole , Haley Haynes , Kaycie Giamanco , and Tommy Hudson

*The Battle of Shiloh

* To stop slavery.

*Why did the battle take place?

* Pittsburg Landing , Tennessee

*Where did the battle take place ?

* This battle could have been a huge victory for the confederacy. However, with its losses of human life on both sides, leaders began to realize that the Civil War would not quickly end.

*What was the significance of this battle?

*April 6-7,1862

*When did this battle take place?

April 6, 1862 Johnston launches surprise attack on Federals.

April 7, 1862 Wallace drives Confederates from Jones’ field

They used muskets, shoguns, calibers, and cannons were used as

well.

*How was this battle fought?

* Union- Ulysses S. GrantConfederate – Albert Sidney Johnson

*Who were the important men of this battle?

* There were no important women, but they did nurse the wounded and a few even dressed up like

men and fought in the battle

*Who were the important women of the battle?

Did you know the reason it is called the battle of Shiloh is because it was

near a church named Shiloh. The picture of

the church is shone above.

Thank you for watching are presentation.