HIST 041 9.3

The Gettysburg Address explained why the war was worth it. was Lincoln's longest major speech. explained why the Confederates were wrong. quickly faded into obscurity

explained why the war was worth it

Pickett's Charge failed because Robert E. Lee's plans were too conservative for once. Pickett's men did not attack with enough order or courage. it attacked the southern flank of the Union instead of the northern one. it was an attack straight at a more numerous enemy.

it was an attack straight at a more numerous enemy.

The North survived the second day's fighting at Gettysburg because its superior manpower and position allowed it to survive its mistakes. its cavalry caused serious confusion with certain Confederate regiments. its generals strengthened the Union center where most of the attacks occurred. its soldiers were more skilled and motivated than the Southerners.

its superior manpower and position allowed it to survive its mistakes.

The South's victory on the first day of fighting at Gettysburg was not complete because Southern soldiers had almost no supplies left for later fighting. Southern forces did not occupy the town of Gettysburg. Union commanders discovered the South's battle plans. Northern troops occupied strong positions at the end of the day.

Northern troops occupied strong positions at the end of the day.