The War 1863 E.Q. When does the War come to Georgia? P.T. Who won Gettysburg and Vicksburg?
May of 1863 Confederates win Chancellorsville Stonewall Jackson is killed
June 1863 Lee decides to take the War to the North Lee hopes this will end the War No private property damaged by Southern troops
Gettysburg In Pennsylvania Fought from July 1–3, 1863 Lee had 75,000 men Meade had 97,000 men Pettigrew-Picketts Charge July 3, 1863
Gettysburg (cont.) Union victory Lee takes blame for loose and retreats
Siege of Vicksburg May 19 to July 4, 1863 Town was shelled by Union boats and artillery Civilians in town under siege Civilians live in caves for safety Pork and beans became a part of our diets
Siege of Vicksburg (cont.) People ate rats when the food ran out Starvation main reason to surrender Southerners did not celebrate the 4th of July until 1950’s due to the fall of Vicksburg and Gettysburg
Forrest Comes to Georgia In late April to May 1863 Saves Rome, GA Forrest had 500 men Streight had 1,500 men
Battle of Chickamauga September 19-20, 1863 1st major battle fought in Georgia Indian word for “River of Death” Confederate victory
What did you learn today? Reflection What did you learn today?