Battle+of+Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg
1. After logging on to the computer, go to the following website; [|http://www.history.com/interactives/civil-war-150#/home]
 * On July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 1863, a small town in Pennsylvania would witness the most destructive battle in the Civil War. That town was Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In the spring of 1863, Confederate General, Robert E. Lee decided to take the war to the Union territory. His main objective for invading the North was to relieve Vicksburg, Mississippi from destruction, gain recognition from the British government, and destroy as many Union military posts as he could in the North. But most importantly, Lee wanted the Northern people to give up the will to fight and force President Lincoln to sue for peace with the Confederacy. President Lincoln and Union General George Meade were determined to stop General Lee at Gettysburg.
 * Assignment:**
 * View the video clip; "Gettysburg Battle Strategy"- 2:53 minutes.

2. After viewing the above video clip, log onto the website below; www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/44gettys/44facts1.html 3. After completing the above assignment log back onto #1 website and view the next video clip;
 * Read Determining the Facts- Reading 1: Three Days of Carnage at Gettysburg.
 * Post your answers to the questions on the discussion link. Make sure you put your name in the subject box and you are in your correct class.
 * "Chamberlain defends Little Roundtop."- 2:48 minutes.

4. Log onto the following website; [] 5. On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln gave one of the most memorable speeches in American history, the "Gettysburg Address." President Lincoln needed to reassure, and redidicate the spirit of the nation to continue the struggle until its ultimate end.
 * "Last charge at Gettysburg"- 3:06- [|http://www.history.com/videos/last-charge-at-gettysburg#last-charge-at-gettysburg]
 * Analyze the July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd battle maps and answer the questions. Please post your answers on the discussion link.
 * Please log onto the following website and complete the post reading questions.
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