Fact Sheets

Key facts about Robert Cumming Schenck, an eight-time United States Congressman from Ohio and a major general in the Union army during the American Civil War.

Key facts about John M. Schofield, a prominent Union general during the Civil War who later served as U.S. Secretary of War, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, and commanding general of the United States Army.

Facts about American Military Commander Winfield Scott, including a timeline of his life, his accomplishments, and more interesting details. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of his life and career and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Facts about the Battle of Secessionville fought on June 16, 1862, on James Island near Charleston, South Carolina.

Key facts about Major General John Sedgwick who became the highest ranking Union combat casualty during the Civil War when a Confederate sharpshooter killed him during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 9, 1864, .

Key facts about the Battle of Selma.

Facts about the Seven Days Battles, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Key Facts about the Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks.

Key facts about William H, Seward who served as Secretary of State during the administration of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson and brokered a deal with Russia for the United States to purchase Alaska.

Key facts Wilson Shannon Governor of Ohio and Governor of the Kansas Territory during the period known as Bleeding Kansas.

Key facts about the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns of 1864.

Key facts about the Battle of Shepherdstown.

APUSH Definition — Philip Sheridan (1826–1885) was an officer in the United States Army during the Civil War. He is most famous for his destruction of the Shenandoah Valley in 1864, which is known as “The Burning.” Following the war, Sheridan led campaigns against Native American Indian tribes on the Great Plains and to general in chief of the army in 1883 and general of the army in 1888.

Key facts about Sheridan's Valley Campaign of 1864.

APUSH Definition — William T. Sherman (1820–1891) was an officer in the United States Army. He rose to prominence during the Civil War and is best remembered for the "Total War" tactics he used during the Atlanta, Savannah, and Carolina campaigns, which left a swath of destruction across the South during the latter part of the war.

Key facts about Union General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea, also known as the Savannah Campaign.

Facts about the Battle of Shiloh, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Key facts about Congressman, United States diplomat, and prominent Union general Daniel Sickles who was infamous for his disreputable lifestyle before, during, and after the Civil War.

Key facts about Franz Sigel, one of President Abraham Lincoln's "political generals," during the Civil War who achieved the rank of major general and served as a corps commander with the Army of the Potomac.

Key facts about Henry W. Slocum, one of the youngest major generals and corps commanders in the American Civil War who led Union troops in many key battles of the Eastern and Western Theaters.