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Decisive Battles Of The Civil War

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Jason Spadaro
Jason Spadaro

The document summarizes key events and battles in the American Civil War, including Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg that turned the tide in their favor, General Grant's leadership of the Union forces as they marched on the Confederacy, and Robert E. Lee's eventual surrender at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the long and bloody conflict.

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Chapter 11, Section 5, page 407-411
Main Idea: After suffering some defeats, Union forces gained the upper hand by winning major battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
After the music starts again, find a new person WITH A DIFFERENT COLOR CARD, DO NOT CHOOSE A COLOR YOU HAVE ALREADY CHOSEN!!
In your groups…… Name three facts you learned about Gettysburg.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address#Text_of_Gettysburg_Address
In your groups… Why did Lincoln go to Gettysburg?
Main idea: With General Grant in command, Union forces carried the war to the heart of the Confederacy.
In your groups… Name the General who practiced total war and led the Union march to the sea.
Main idea: Lee surrendered at Appomattox, putting an end to the long and bloody war.
LINCOLN BEGINS SECOND TERM AS PRESIDENT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? “ With malice toward none; with charity for all; let us strive together..to bind up the nations wounds.” --President Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, 1865
WAR DEAD TWO KEY RESULTS OF WAR It ended slavery. Reunited the nation.
Why are the battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg considered a turning point? Do you think the Gettysburg address gave more comfort to Northerners or to Southerners? Why? Why did Lee finally decide to surrender? Write three sentences that explain how the civil war ended.

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Decisive Battles Of The Civil War

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  • 2. Chapter 11, Section 5, page 407-411
  • 3. Main Idea: After suffering some defeats, Union forces gained the upper hand by winning major battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
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  • 5. After the music starts again, find a new person WITH A DIFFERENT COLOR CARD, DO NOT CHOOSE A COLOR YOU HAVE ALREADY CHOSEN!!
  • 6. In your groups…… Name three facts you learned about Gettysburg.
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  • 10. In your groups… Why did Lincoln go to Gettysburg?
  • 11. Main idea: With General Grant in command, Union forces carried the war to the heart of the Confederacy.
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  • 15. In your groups… Name the General who practiced total war and led the Union march to the sea.
  • 16. Main idea: Lee surrendered at Appomattox, putting an end to the long and bloody war.
  • 17. LINCOLN BEGINS SECOND TERM AS PRESIDENT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? “ With malice toward none; with charity for all; let us strive together..to bind up the nations wounds.” --President Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, 1865
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  • 19. WAR DEAD TWO KEY RESULTS OF WAR It ended slavery. Reunited the nation.
  • 20. Why are the battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg considered a turning point? Do you think the Gettysburg address gave more comfort to Northerners or to Southerners? Why? Why did Lee finally decide to surrender? Write three sentences that explain how the civil war ended.