Gettysburg Assessment

Tomorrow's in class writing assignment is asking you to explain why the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War and then to explain how the Gettysburg Address reignited the Union's push to victory.
    A turning point is a moment when the course of events are altered, a point where there is a significant  change.  Here is an example,  a  turning point in my life was becoming a dad, I now look at situations from a different perspective than before I became a parent.

   In addition to reviewing your notes and handouts about the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address I am going to post some links that may be useful to you in your preparation.

Battle of Gettysburg from the Civil War documentary by Ken Burns

Gettysburg Address from the Civil War documentary by Ken Burns

An accessible Gettysburg Address explanation.