1. American History Challenge
This speech given by Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous in American history. What is the name of this speech, which hangs in your classroom?
Gettysburg Address

2. OBJECTIVES
Why is the Gettysburg Address considered one of the most important documents in U.S. History?
Describe what life was like during the Civil War for those who fought and those who did not?
Finish the Civil War map and Prepare for the test?

3. The Gettysburg Address
Find it on page 505 in your book.
What was Lincoln’s Purpose in the speech
Express the Union’s confidence and commitment to the war
Spoke of the importance of liberty, equality, and democratic ideals
Where did these values come from?
Reminded the people that the war was being fought for these principles in order to preserve the Union.

4. Journal Activity
How is the Gettysburg Address relevant to us today living in the 21st century?

5. African American and Women’s Contributions to the War
participated in military service
served in the workforce
women provided medical care and ran plantations and farms
Dorthea Dix
Clara Barton
Read Section 16.4 pages
Complete a Venn diagram on Life during the Civil War.

6. Life during the War SECTION 4 North Both South 5 each pg. 495 5 each

7. Assignment
Finish up Map with partner turn it in to Mr. McCann when finished.
Study guide for Chapter 15 and 16 test