1. The Battle of Gettysburg
The Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg
By: Mrs. Rivas

2. Who was involved? South: AKA: Confederates Leader: Robert E. Lee
Infantry: 71,699
Killed: 4,708
Wounded: 12,693
Captured/Missing: 5,830

3. Who was involved? North: AKA: Union Leader: George G. Meade
Infantry: 93,921
Killed: 3,155
Wounded: 14,531
Captured/Missing: 5,369

4. When did the battle take place?
July 1 – July 3, 1863
Battle last three days

5. Where did the battle take place?
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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6. What happened? The two armies met July 1, 1863
Union cavalry surprised Confederate infantry
Outnumbered, the Union retreated
July 2, 1863: The Confederates launched another assault, yet Union was able to save their position
July 3, 1863: Union was led by General Pickett. Confederates march on open ground, which made it easy for Union soldiers to attack.

7. Why did it occur?
General Lee began to move north in June with an army of 75,000.
Lee figured another victory on Northern soil would convince Britain and France to aid Confederacy.
Lincoln appointed General Meade to find and fight Lee’s forces and protect Washington and Baltimore from Confederate attack.

8. Outcome of the battle?
Confederates were defeated and retreated back to Virginia.
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln held a ceremony dedicating a cemetery at Gettysburg. He expressed through a speech what the war had come to mean.

9. Comprehension Questions
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Who were the Generals from both sides leading the armies during this battle?
When did the battle take place?
Why did the battle occur?

10. Works cited http://americancivilwar.com/pictures/index.html
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