Turning Point of the War

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Turning Point of the War July 1863 Turning Point of the War

Lee Invades North for 2nd Time 1- Break the Union’s will to fight 2- Obtain needed supplies

Lee Invades North for 2nd Time Marches 75,000 Confederate soldiers from Virginia cuts though Maryland to Pennsylvania

Battle of Gettysburg General George B. Meade leads 90,000 Union troops onto Pennsylvania in pursuit of Lee’s army The armies meet at Gettysburg, PA

Planning the Battle How did the Union hope to defeat the confederacy? Describe what Lee believed his best chances to win the battle were Why didn’t Lee’s plan happen?

Pickett’s Charge Confederate General leads 14,000 men in an attack on Union stronghold on Cemetery Ridge

Pickett’s Charge Describe Pickett’s Charge

Effects of Gettysburg What effect did the Battle of Gettysburg have on the Confederacy? How did Lincoln respond to the Union Victory at Gettysburg?

Vicksburg Why was Vicksburg an important town? Which Union General was responsible for capturing Vicksburg?

Vicksburg

Fall of Vicksburg After weeks of siege, the Union army under command of U.S. Grant captured Vicksburg on July 4, 1863

How will Lincoln Respond?