The Battle of
Gettysburg
BY: TREY CASE
Introduction
 The Battle of Gettysburg was during the Civil War
and lasted 3 hot days in the summer.
 The Union and Confederates met with the Union on
Cemetery Ridge and the South attacking from the
ground.
 Both armies suffered great losses, tens of thousands
soldiers from both the North and the South died.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the
North and South?
 The main strength of the North was their
numbers. Their main weakness was their
military leadership.
 The main strength of the South was its
military leadership and also the size of the
southern states. The weakness of the
Confederates was their economy was not fit
for a long Civil War.
What Happened at Gettysburg?
The battle lasted three days and
on the second and third day the
Confederates attacked the
Union but the North stopped
them and won.
What were some strategies used at
Gettysburg?
 The main strategies used at Gettysburg
were Cemetery Ridge which the Union
posted on which was great for high
ground. Also on the third day when Lee
ordered an all-out attack they almost
broke the Union line.
What were some key parts of the Battle of
Gettysburg?
Key parts of the battle was
Lee’s charge on the Union,
Lee’s surrender, and the
Union taking the high
ground.
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a Turning point in
the Civil War?
 The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning
point because it gave northerners hope
to win the war and motivated them.
 Also, more democrats were concerned
about restoring peace than ending
slavery.
The North Wins
the Battle of
Gettysburg!
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