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President Lincoln was concerned about the battle successes of Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley in 1862. He feared for the safety of Washington DC. With that in mind, Lincoln sent General Fremont into the Valley to destroy Jackson's army.
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5main people of the Civil War?
The 5 main people from the American civil war were president Abraham Lincoln, president Jefferson Davis, general Ulysses S. Grant, general Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
How did Confederate General Stonewall Jackson hamper the Union's Peninsula campaign?
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson remained a constant threat to Union operations in Virginia until his death after the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863. Prior to that, Jackson had been causing grief to Union generals assigned by President Lincoln to capture or destroy Jackson's army. His victory at the Battle of Winchester on May 25, caused Lincoln's plans to reinforce General McClellan's Peninsula campaign to pause. As long as Jackson remained a dominate force in the Shenandoah Valley, helping McClellan would be impossible.
How did US President Lincoln inject himself into the conflicts in the Shenandoah Valley in 1862?
In early June of 1862, the outcome of the US Civil War was still in doubt despite the fact that the Confederacy had passed conscription laws to maintain and increase its military power in the field. That month also saw Confederate General Stonewall Jackson make himself a point of concern for the Union and also for President Lincoln who took a strong interest in military operations, especially ones close to home in Virginia. Lincoln was concerned for the safety of Washington DC after Stonewall Jackson had retaken Port Royal and was successful at Winchester. Forces under Union General James Shields and the troops under the command of the ever present John Fremont to seek out and destroy Jackson's army in the Shenandoah Valley. Via telegraph, Lincoln ordered Fremont to " move immediately and not to lose a minute" in destroying Jackson. Prodded by Lincoln, Fremont did move quickly, but Jackson was quicker. The bottomline in the Union's efforts were a tactical disaster. Jackson ended the attempts to thwart him by ultimately dividing and defeating the two Union armies sent to defeat him. This placed Stonewall Jackson in position to aid General Robert E. Lee in defending Richmond from Union General McClellan.
What caused US President to withhold Union troops from sending reinforcements to General George B McClellan in the Peninsula campaign?
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson brought in concerns to the Union in June of 1862. After Jackson had taken Front Royal and Winchester, Lincoln became concerned for Washington DC's safety. He with held General McDowell's forces in order to insure the capital was secure. Lincoln ordered General Fremont to enter the Shenandoah Valley and defeat Jackson's forces. Lincoln was insistent on this issue. Nevertheless, Jackson was too smart and swift for Fremont.
What enabled the Confederates to win the first 2 years of the Civil War?
At that period, Lincoln had not learned to choose and use the best Generals, and the Lee-Jackson team was turning out unbeatable. After Stonewall's death, the tide began to turn.
What position did US President Abraham Lincoln create for General John C Fremont?
In the Spring of 1862, US President Lincoln created a new military department for General Fremont in western Virginia. In this capacity he had the misfortune of battling with Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Embarrassed by his defeats by Jackson, Fremont resigned this command.
Who was after president Abraham Lincoln?
Andrew Jackson became president after Abe Lincoln.
5main people of the Civil War?
The 5 main people from the American civil war were president Abraham Lincoln, president Jefferson Davis, general Ulysses S. Grant, general Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Was Lincoln president before Cleveland?
Yes- Lincoln was the 16th president and Cleveland the 22nd.
What are the names of the men carved on stone mountain?
President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
When was Andrew Jackson vice president?
when Lincoln was in office
Which president departed from lincoln's plan of reconstruction of the south?
Jackson
Why did Andrew Jackson Become president in 1865?
That was Andrew JOHNSON, who was VP for Lincoln's second term. After Lincoln died, Johnson became president. JACKSON was elected in 1828 and died in 1845.
Should there be a Michael Jackson Holiday?
I do not think that Jackson matches up with MLK and President Lincoln.
How did Confederate General Stonewall Jackson hamper the Union's Peninsula campaign?
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson remained a constant threat to Union operations in Virginia until his death after the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863. Prior to that, Jackson had been causing grief to Union generals assigned by President Lincoln to capture or destroy Jackson's army. His victory at the Battle of Winchester on May 25, caused Lincoln's plans to reinforce General McClellan's Peninsula campaign to pause. As long as Jackson remained a dominate force in the Shenandoah Valley, helping McClellan would be impossible.
How did the views of President Lincoln differ with those of President Andrew Jackson?
Presidents Lincoln and Jackson had different views on laws they believed were unconstitutional. President Lincoln believed that it was his duty to enforce laws he believed were unconstitutional and work for their repeal. President Jackson, on the other hand, believed that such laws could be broken and then hopefully have the US Supreme Court rule on their constitutionality.
Which president departed from Lincoln's plan of reconstruction for the south?
After the death of President Lincoln, the then Vice-President Andrew Johnson became President. He decided to not follow Lincoln's plan of reconstruction of the South, opting to create his own.
