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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.

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 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.

Key facts about Kirby Smith, the last of the Confederacy's seven full general's to pass away after the American Civil War.

Key facts about Major General William F. Smith a prominent officer in both theaters of the American Civil War who was commonly known as "Baldy," Smith .

Key facts about Brigadier General William Sooy Smith who served in many of the Western Theater's important campaigns during the Civil War.

Key facts about the South Carolina Exposition and Protest.

Key facts about Major General David S. Stanley, a prominent Union officer and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, who served as commander of the 4th Army Corps in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

Key facts about United States Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

Key facts about famous women' rights activist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Key facts about Isaac Ingalls Stevens, a prominent Union general in the American Civil War who was killed during the Battle of Chantilly on September 1, 1862.

Key facts about Thaddeus Stevens a dominant member of the Radical Republicans who crafted Congressional Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War.

Key facts about Colonel Donald Chester Stith, one of four graduates of the United States Military Academy to join the Confederate Army after first fighting for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Key facts about Major General George Stoneman, a prominent Union cavalry officer who commanded the cavalry corps of the Army of the Potomac and the cavalry corps of the Army of the Ohio.

Key facts about the American Civil War Stonewall Brigade.

APUSH Definition — Jeb Stuart (1833–1864) was a renowned cavalry officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He participated in nearly all of the major battles in the Eastern Theater prior to his death in 1864 but also failed to advance to Gettysburg in time to be a factor during the first day of that pivotal engagement.

A prominent Union general officer, Edwin V. Sumner was the first new general to be appointed in the United States Army after the beginning of the American Civil War.

Key facts about Major General George Sykes, a career United States Army officer, whose 5th Corps of the Army of the Potomac successfully defended Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.