North on Top
Above them in location, above them in power.
We are going to war to win freedom for not only slaves, but to keep the United States together. If the Confederacy leaves the Union, it could weaken the country. They have blamed us for their issues. From runaway slaves to Uncle Tom's Cabin. The South has taken territory and turned it into slave land. What's going to keep them from trying that in the North?
States on the right side
The states that are blue are in the Union. There are three border states. The rest is either territory or the Confederacy.
Our loyal states?
Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Our dear Ulysses
General Ulysses S. Grant. Born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
To his friend, General William T. Sherman, he is "the greatest soldier of our time if not all time..."
Our other dear, William
Look at that determination! General William T. Sherman was born in Lancaster, Ohio. He, like many of us in the North, isn't a fan of the war. Though that doesn't mean he's gonna give up!
General George!
General George Meade. Born in Spain. Maker of lighthouses and fighter in the Mexican-American war.
Look at that beard. It's so full of secrets...and winning war tactics.
Another General George!
General George B. McClellan. Born in Philly. An American soldier, engineer, and railroad executive. Can we say successful?!
Last, definitely not least...Our President!
Our President, Abraham Lincoln. Elected from Illinois. He wasn't even planning on becoming President. His words when we asked why he ran: "My friends all said I could pull this country together..I hope they were right."
Look at that modesty...and that beard. More secrets boys?
Why Nor(th)?
We've been talking about our leaders and states, but very vaguely. We should probably tell you some reasons why the North is going to win this war.
- Our industries: We can make food, clothing, and weaponry.
- We have railroads and better ways of travel and communication.
- We had the sense to stick with our country.
- When it comes to resources, we know how to use them!
Hipster Abe
Who you gonna call?
Email: presidentabelincoln@gmail.com
Website: presidentoftheunion.com
Phone: (202) 257-8964
Facebook: facebook.com/presabelincoln
Twitter: @honestabebro