select two of the following
Battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, or Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House
1. Explain the significant of the event (2pts)
2. Provide details examples (2pts)
Gettysburg and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House
Gettysburg:
1. The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant event during the American Civil War as it marked a turning point in the conflict, with the Union Army defeating the Confederate Army, preventing their invasion of the North and ultimately leading to the Confederacy's decline.
2. The battle lasted three days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with over 50,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. The Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, suffered a major defeat, while the Union Army, under the command of General George Meade, emerged victorious, giving the North a much-needed morale boost.
Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House:
1. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House marked the end of the American Civil War, as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Confederate States of America's fight for independence.
2. The surrender took place in the small town of Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where Lee and Grant met to discuss terms of surrender. The meeting symbolized the reconciliation of the North and South after years of bitter conflict and signaled the beginning of the Reconstruction era in American history.