Chapter 11 Section 4 The North Takes Charger

Union troops watched thousands of __________ soldiers advance toward them

• Confederate

• Redcoats

What year did the battle of Gettysburg begin?

• 1863

• 1868

Who was the Main General during the battle of Gettysburg?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

Which side clearly took the offensive in the battle of Gettysburg?

• The Confederates

• The Union

How many days did it take Union forces to reach Vicksburg after the victory at Jackson?

• 47 days

• 50 days

What beliefs about the United States did Lincoln express in the Gettysburg Address?

• He stated, "It is impossible for any democrat to survive after this war."

• He reminded Americans that their nation was founded on the belief that "all men are created equal."

What did Lee hope to gain by invading the North?

• He hoped to capture and enslave all Union troops.

• He hoped to gain political balance in the union, force Lincoln to pull his troops away.

Why was it important that the Union held on to the high ground in Gettysburg?

• Several roads converged on the town and it was surrounded by hills and ridges. This gave them an attacking advantage.

• It would give the Confederate Soldiers the sneaky advantage.

Why was the battle of Gettysburg a disaster for the South?

• It split the confederacy in half - Limited trade with Britain.

• It wasn't

What battle ended the civil war?

• The battle of Gettysburg

• The battle of Washington Square