6.04 The Gettysburg Address

How many people attended the Gettysburg address?

Approximately 15,000 people heard Lincoln give his speech, among that number were six governors of the states that remained in Union.

What happened July 4, 1863?

Somber independence day in Gettysburg.

Who led the Confederate army?

During the first two years, the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, won many important victories in the Southern cities.

When was the first shots of the Civil was fired?

First shots of the Civil War were fired in April 1861.

What happened July 1, 1863?

Forces align against each other at Gettysburg.

Was Abraham Lincoln an abolitionist?

He advocated against expansion of slavery, and though he personally disapproved of slavery, he is not an abolitionist.

What did Lee decide to do again in 1863?

In the summer of 1863, Lee decided to bring the war to the North.

Who was leader of the union forces?

Leader of the union forces was George Gordon Meade.

What happened July 2, 1863?

Lee's forces attempt to dislodge Meade's Army from high ground.

Who did Abraham Lincoln fight against in the debates of 1858?

Lincoln fought against Stephen A. Douglas in a series of debated in 1858 as both men sought to be elected to the U.S. senate.

Was Abraham Lincoln a Republican or Democrat?

Lincoln joined the Republican party which was anti-slavery based in the north of the country.

For much of the conflict, both the Union and Confederacy depicted the Civil War as a struggle over the issue of states' rights. In "The Gettysburg Address," however, Lincoln did not define the war in these terms. How do you think Lincoln's assertion that the war was really about freedom, equality, and the survival of the United States affected the way Northerners viewed the war's importance? Why would this change in how Northerners viewed the war have been one that Lincoln would have encouraged and welcomed?

Lincoln's assertion that the war was really about freedom, equality, and the survival of the United States would have led Northerners to see the war in a different light. Northerners would have viewed the war as being more important—a struggle for the founding principles of their nation and for its very survival as opposed to a struggle over a difference in political opinions. By suggesting that a Union defeat would not only mean the continued existence of the Confederate States of America, but also the final destruction of the United States of America, Lincoln led Northerners to care more about winning the war and inspired them to dedicate themselves to that goal. Naturally, increased dedication to winning the war and a renewed faith in the principles of freedom and equality were things which Lincoln would have encouraged and welcomed. Indeed, he openly calls for such increased dedication and renewed faith in "The Gettysburg Address."

What happened July 3, 1863?

Pickett charges, but Union rifles up to the challenge.

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

President of The United States (during the Civil War) at the time, began his political career at 25 years of age.

How did the Battle of Gettysburg end?

The Battle of Gettysburg ended as the bloodiest of not only the Civil War, but of all battles in United States history. Experts estimate that the battle resulted in over 45,000 casualties, and the battlefield itself was littered with as many as 8,000 bodies. It was the need to bury these dead soldiers that led to the creation of the national cemetery at which Abraham Lincoln delivered "The Gettysburg Address."

What was the Battle of Gettysburg?

The Battle of Gettysburg was the second major engagement of the war to take place on union soil.

Was the Union's blockade effective enough?

The Union blockade was effective, but Northern strategists underestimated Southern determination and military leadership.

What did the Union do to end the war quickly?

The Union tried to end the war quickly by blockading the confederate states and burring the export of cotton, the mainstay of the southern economy.

Gettysburg Address

The day President Abraham Lincoln delivered the speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of November 19, 1863.

What convinced the nations of Europe that the Confederacy could not win?

The defeat of Lee also played a large part in convincing the nations of Europe that the Confederacy could not win the war, and economic support for the South from overseas began to diminish.

Who was the leader of the Confederate forces at Gettysburg?

The leader of the Confederate forces at Gettysburg was Robert E. Lee.

What was the major Union victory?

The major Union victory during these years was the Battle of Antietam, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 17, 1862.

What was the purpose for the Gettysburg Address?

The purpose for Lincoln's visit and speech was the dedication of a national cemetery where those who has died in the Battle of Gettysburg were interred.

What was the downfall of the victory of Antietam?

The victory of Antietam came at a great cost. In this bloodiest single day in U.S. military history, 23,000 people died.

Did Lincoln lose or win to Douglas?

Though Lincoln lost to Douglas, his performance in the debates raised profile dramatically. He became the Republican nominee for the presidency, won the election in stunning fashion, and saw the civil was erupt on his first year on the job.