Read the handout, answering … How can the Civil War be considered a Revolution?

Battle of Gettysburg (Pennsylvania), July 1-3, 1863 Gen. Lee, again, attempts to invade the North. Day One – Union forces take the high ground surrounding the city - Union forces attempt to stall Confederate advances Day Two – Union lines organized in a “fish-hook” formation - Confederates attempt to get around Union lines at “Little Round Top” Day Three – Gen. Lee is convinced that Union forces must be weak in the middle, so he orders “Pickett’s Charge”

“Little Round Top” “Pickett’s Charge”

Siege of Vicksburg (Mississippi) * Last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. * Gen. Grant unsuccessful with offensive attacks, decides to lay siege to city.

Siege of Vicksburg * July 4, 1863 – a day that lives in infamy in the South. * Accomplishes 2nd phase Anaconda Plan.

Anaconda Plan