MASTER NOTES
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MLK and Gettysbrug.
how many wrods gettysberg
When was Gettysbru adres date
When was batlte of Gettys? WHere?
Why imprt?
How may killed?
waht was the addres for?
what did union forces use in battle?
what’d churchills ay? Where did lincioln get his oppienr 4 score?
Five score years ago – started MLK’s speech
272 words
Nove 19 1863…. 4 months after climatic civil war there
Whis battle, which took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
The battle is often cited as the war’s turning point. Until Gettysburg, the Confederacy, under General Robert E. Lee, had been invading the North with considerable success. A victory at Gettysburg might have allowed the Confederacy to penetrate further into Northern territory, possibly even reaching Washington, D.C.
High Casualties: The battle was the deadliest of the Civil War, with about 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, captured, or missing over three days. This high number of casualties had a demoralizing effect on the Confederacy and showed the horrific cost of the war.
dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg. This brief but profound speech redefined the purpose of the war, emphasizing the principles of human equality and the importance of preserving the Union.
Military Strategy: The battle showcased various military strategies and tactics used during the Civil War. It also highlighted the importance of terrain, as Union forces used the high ground to their advantage.
Chruchill: short words are best
190 of 272 are single sybllabes.
Leinconln got “Foru score” – from another another politiclisina.
Groves speech, I believe.
MIMAGE:
Gettysburg….
A Getty image on a BLUE TURNTABLE – gettysburg was a turning point for the Unio
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What is average undergrad IQ since 1940 to now… chagne udnergrad
MIMAGE:
Gettysburg….
A Getty image on a BLUE TURNTABLE – gettysburg was a turning point for the Unio
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1 Battle of Gettysburg When, and what is it know as and war?
2 Battle of Antietam When?
3 Siege of Vicksburg – when, why important, WHere? Waht river?
4 Battle of Fort Sumter – when
5 Battle of Chancellorsville 0 when, why?
1. Often considered the turning point of the Civil War, this battle in Pennsylvania was the largest of the war and had the highest number of casualties. The defeat of General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate army ended his invasion of the North and is widely seen as a crucial turning point in favor of the Union.(July 1-3, 1863). MIMAGE: GETTYimGES on a BLUE TURN TABLE
2. (September 17, 1862): ? Known as the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, the Battle of Antietam in Maryland halted the Confederacy’s first invasion into the North. The Union’s tactical victory here provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which shifted the war’s focus to the abolition of slavery. MIMAGE: ANT TEEING – in MARYLAND
3 (May 18 – July 4, 1863): This siege in Mississippi was a major Union victory that, along with the victory at Gettysburg, marked a turning point in the war. The capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two and cutting off its western states. VIX VAPOR RBU BLUE UNION) – takes over MISSIPOIN
4 (April 12-14, 1861): This battle in South Carolina is historically significant as it marked the beginning of the Civil War. The Confederate attack on the Union-held fort led to the first major conflict of the war.
FORT SUMTER
5. (April 30 – May 6, 1863): This battle in Virginia is known for being General Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory, defeating a Union army more than twice the size of his own. However, it was also costly for the Confederacy, particularly due to the loss of General Stonewall Jackson.
MIMAGE: CHAIN-CELLER – LEIGH FROM GALLERY BETATA A UNION SODLIER TWICE AS BIG AS HER
MIMAGE: CHAIN-CELLER – LEIGH FROM GALLERY BETATA A UNION SODLIER TWICE AS BIG AS HER
VICKS VAPOR RBU BLUE UNION) – takes over MISSIPOIN
GETTY IMAGE ON BLUE TURN TABLE