Civil War Part 4 Review

Civil War Part 4 Review
Describe why Lee makes the move to Gettysburg:
Lee sensed he had an opportunity to win international support, demoralize the Union, and perhaps to win the war.

Describe Gettysburg Day 1:
Lee’s men ran into Fed Cavalry to NW of Gettysburg, Feds call for support run by George Meade.

Describe Gettysburg Day 2:
Lee ordered General Longstreet to attack from the south end of the battle line.

Describe Gettysburg Day 3:
Lee tried again by opening the morning with a major cannon attack meant to Break Union troops. Known as Picket’s Charge, Union cannon and musket moved down Confeds and ended Gettysburg.

Describe the Gettysburg Address:
Lincoln gave a short speech honoring the dead, described the war as a struggle to fufill the Declaration of Independence.