Gettysburg: Turning Point of the Civil War What is a ‘turning point’?

Why did Lee change his strategy & invade the North in 1863? The Union blockade of the South The Union army in the West (1862): Victories at Fort Henry & Fort Donelson Victory at Shiloh Union siege of Vicksburg, Miss

Lee’s Plan Confederate victories at Fredericksburg (Dec. 1862) & Chancellorsville (May 1863), Lee believed He planned to invade the North, which would He planned to march into Pennsylvania, Once Washington was captured the Union would

Battle of Gettysburg: July 1-July 3, 1863 July 1 st - Rebels looking for____________ clash with the Union ____________successful drive the __________ back through the town; however, they failed to take ___________southeast of the town. 1 st day winner__________ July 2 nd - The Union Army has set up a line of defense in the shape of a __________with Culp’s Hill anchoring the northern end of the line while it extends south to _______________. The Confederates try attacking each end of the line as they try and _____________ the Union army. The __________ army successful repeals each attack. 2 nd day winner- ___________

Battle of Gettysburg: July 1-July 3, 1863 July 3 rd - __________decides to attack the middle of the ____________ line on _____________. After the largest ______________ barrage in history. The __________ lead by ________________ division attack the _____________. Pickett’s charge is a ______________ as the Union destroy Pickett’s troops. 3 rd Day winner- _________________ Casualties for the 3 Days: About __________Union & _______________Confederate. Battle winner the ______________. On ____________, Lee & the Confederates begin _____________ back to _____________. The same day, the siege at ______________ ends as the Confederates there surrender to______________ and the Union army, who take control of the city and the ___________________.