Chapter 16: A New Birth of Freedom 1862-1865 Flashcards
What battle Suffered the most casualties?
The Battle of Gettysburg
Who won in the Battle of Gettysburg?
The Union force.
Where and when did the Battle of Gettysburg occur?
July 1-3 1863, Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
How were the Confederate forces after the Battle of Gettysburg?
Their morale was at an all time low and they lost 3,903 troops and 24,160 were either missing or injured.
What was the state of the Union after the Battle of Gettysburg?
This was somewhat of a turning point for the war, even though many lives were lost on the Union’s side their morale was up because of this victory.
Who wrote and presented the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What was significant about the Gettysburg Address?
It boosted the Union’s morale after the many losses at Gettysburg; he told that these losses were a sacrifice for “a new birth of freedom”.
What was the Thirteenth Amendment?
The Amendment Republicans created that freed slaves
What was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?
An all black infantry unit that fought in the Civil War. They were a step forward for equal rights for African Americans.
What was the mission of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?
To capture Fort Wagner. They did not succeed, with a 50% casualty.
