That maps gave us some background info on Abraham Lincoln and David Lee. It taught about the split between the Union and the Confederacy. We learned about the two sides of the war. Unions and confederacy, republics and democrats, North and South. this split really interested me when I realized that America could have split. What is your perspective on America splitting?
The battle of Gettysburg was probably the most decisive battle in the Civil war. Mr. Hoffman mentioned how the battle of Gettysburg was a proud and honorable battle when historians view it, what do you think about that? This battle was started when Lee tried to sneak up on Gettysburg so he could have an easy route to the Capital. The Union anticipated this and set up a defense. The Union won. The battle of Cold harbor seemed to be a one-sided massacre by the Confederate. This was the war with the most casualties in American history, and this battle was the bloodiest.
Tactically, it seems like the Union commanders were very involved and potentially won the battle this way. Additionally, Joshua Chamberlain's famous last stand that also was a battle-winner was another occurrence that could be looked upon as glorious. The main reason, however, that Gettysburg is looked upon so fondly is that it was a turning point in the war and a crucial battle, and the Union won. It is said that the victors write the history books, and that is exactly what I believe happened at the Battle of Gettysburg.
ReplyDeleteI also think it was interesting that America could have been totally different today, if there was a splitting. My perspective on it however is, if America would have split, there could have still been Slavery that existed today. It could have also meant lot's of wars and battles between both the North and South. The Gettysburg battle, could have been considered proud and honorable, ad I think that that is true, but it still was one of the most bloody battles in American history. I think the definition of honor that they are using is dying with valor... in this case. That could also be a winning side bias. Where the winning side gets to write he story however they want.
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