1. End of the Civil War Chapter 13, Section 4 Gettysburg to Appomatox 1863-1865

2. End is near…. The war was now reaching its climax The war was now reaching its climax In the West – Grant had won 5 battles in 3 weeks, isolated Vicksburg, VA., and began to attack the South’s last stronghold the Miss. River. In the West – Grant had won 5 battles in 3 weeks, isolated Vicksburg, VA., and began to attack the South’s last stronghold the Miss. River. In the East, General “Fighting Joe” Hooker (N) was defeated by Lee in Battle of Chancellorsville but in the battle Stonewall Jackson was accidentally killed by his own men – a huge loss. In the East, General “Fighting Joe” Hooker (N) was defeated by Lee in Battle of Chancellorsville but in the battle Stonewall Jackson was accidentally killed by his own men – a huge loss. President Davis (S) and General Less (S) decided they needed to attack the North in Pennsylvania and it would come to a head in Gettysburg (PA.) President Davis (S) and General Less (S) decided they needed to attack the North in Pennsylvania and it would come to a head in Gettysburg (PA.)

4. The Battle of Gettysburg Lee had 70,000 men and headed to PA. Lee had 70,000 men and headed to PA. General George Meade (N) followed the Confederates ‘chasing into them’ General George Meade (N) followed the Confederates ‘chasing into them’ 165,000 men fought – greatest single battle ever to take place in the Western Hemisphere 165,000 men fought – greatest single battle ever to take place in the Western Hemisphere (2x as many would die here as opposed to the whole Revolutionary War) (2x as many would die here as opposed to the whole Revolutionary War)

5. July 1-3; By July 4, Lee was retreating because it WAS going to be the independence day of the south. July 1-3; By July 4, Lee was retreating because it WAS going to be the independence day of the south.

6. The Battle of Gettysburg cont. … Lee (S) had the advantage on the 1 st day, Meade (N) wasn’t quite set up. Lee (S) had the advantage on the 1 st day, Meade (N) wasn’t quite set up. But without Stonewall the South hesitated and lost it. But without Stonewall the South hesitated and lost it. South needed a big “W” and no more indecisive victories (so they could prove to themselves and foreign powers that they were for real) South needed a big “W” and no more indecisive victories (so they could prove to themselves and foreign powers that they were for real)

7. The Battle of Gettysburg cont. Lee sent 15,000 infantry (along with General Pickett) to charge the middle of the Union line. Lee sent 15,000 infantry (along with General Pickett) to charge the middle of the Union line. It didn’t work and all but 100 died before they even got there. It didn’t work and all but 100 died before they even got there. On July 4, 1863, Lee began his retreat. He had lost 28,000 killed, wounded, or missing. On July 4, 1863, Lee began his retreat. He had lost 28,000 killed, wounded, or missing.

9. Gettysburg in the Movies.. Watch the clip from “Remember the Titans” at Watch the clip from “Remember the Titans” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_HFCYz4x6o Why would/should the battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address stand out to us today as a means of encouragement/inspiration?! Watch the following… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLUmiRLq W8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLUmiRLq W8 – 75 th anniversary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLUmiRLq W8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arGg3Twqmi 8&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arGg3Twqmi 8&feature=related – Gettysburg Movie Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arGg3Twqmi 8&feature=related

10. Individual Assignment Go to http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- gettysburg Go to http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- gettysburghttp://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- gettysburghttp://www.history.com/topics/battle-of- gettysburg And read the article written by James McPherson. You are also responsible for watching the following videos up at the top. And read the article written by James McPherson. You are also responsible for watching the following videos up at the top. 1.) Battle at Gettysburg 2) Chamberlin at Getysburg 3.) Out of Ammo at Gettysburg 4.) Words to a New America 5.) Command Decisions: Gettysburg – Union Defense ** You will have a quiz on this (Gettysburg Info.) in our next class! (which will also include info. From these slides on Gettysburg!

11. The Gettysburg Address… On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest speeches in American history. His Gettysburg Address consisted of just 273 words over 10 sentences, and took Lincoln less than three minutes to deliver. On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest speeches in American history. His Gettysburg Address consisted of just 273 words over 10 sentences, and took Lincoln less than three minutes to deliver.-------------------------------------------------------------- Click here to listen to an amazing recounting of the story of the Gettysburg Address (if this link does not work Mr. Hollin will play Mr. Miller’s CD Click here to listen to an amazing recounting of the story of the Gettysburg Address (if this link does not work Mr. Hollin will play Mr. Miller’s CD

12. Individual Assignment Take a copy of the Gettysburg Address and go to www.wordle.net and make a ‘Wordle’ and then post it on your wikispace. Take a copy of the Gettysburg Address and go to www.wordle.net and make a ‘Wordle’ and then post it on your wikispace.www.wordle.net Questions to ponder…. Questions to ponder…. What words stand out to you as used over and over again? What words stand out to you as used over and over again? Why are these words so significant? Why are these words so significant? What was, in your opinion, Lincoln attempting to do with the Gettysburg Address? What was, in your opinion, Lincoln attempting to do with the Gettysburg Address?

14. Videos on the Gettysburg Address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KIjobf47 E – Illinois citizens give the Gettysburg Address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KIjobf47 E – Illinois citizens give the Gettysburg Address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KIjobf47 E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KIjobf47 E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzAZ5N- mtU – reenactment of Gettysburg Address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzAZ5N- mtU – reenactment of Gettysburg Address http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzAZ5N- mtU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzAZ5N- mtU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAAPDxH eY3U&feature=related – Gettysburg Address cartoon version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAAPDxH eY3U&feature=related – Gettysburg Address cartoon version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAAPDxH eY3U&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAAPDxH eY3U&feature=related

15. Your Final Assignment Film yourself/others – reading/reciting the Gettysburg Address. Film yourself/others – reading/reciting the Gettysburg Address. Remember it is a solemn moment in History and something that was written and spoken with dignity as a means to honor those who had given their life as well as to inspire those who were still fighting. Remember it is a solemn moment in History and something that was written and spoken with dignity as a means to honor those who had given their life as well as to inspire those who were still fighting. This video should be posted on your Wikispace page by Dec. 1 – it should be unique, different, heartfelt, and sincere. Points will be given for proper annunciation, sticking to the speech, atmosphere/environment of the speech and overall presentation. (20pts.) This video should be posted on your Wikispace page by Dec. 1 – it should be unique, different, heartfelt, and sincere. Points will be given for proper annunciation, sticking to the speech, atmosphere/environment of the speech and overall presentation. (20pts.)