On November 19, 1863, the cemetery was
dedicated. With a cold wind blowing, themain
speaker gave a two-hour speech. Then, President
Lincoln spoke for only twominutes using 272 words.
His speech became known as The Gettysburg
Address. The President felt that his speech was a
“wet blanket,” but his words have been remembered
as a symbol for the honor and courage of themen
and women who served and fought at Gettysburg.
By researching the Internet, muchmore can be
learned about the specific details of the battle. And,
muchmore can be learned about the small towns
that were affected by General Lee’s invasion of
Pennsylvania by logging into a state website known
as Civil War Trails.
The Civil War became the launching pad for
tremendous industrial growth. It introduced an era
which is the focus of the next lesson.
L
ET
’
S
R
EVIEW
1. Define what a civil war is.
2. Why was the American Civil War fought?
3. What were people called who opposed slavery?
4. Identify three specific ways that Pennsylvania
contributed to the Northern cause during the
Civil War.
5. What was the Gettysburg Address?
6. Write one line describing for what each person
belowwas known.
W
ORDS
U
SED FOR
S
OUTHERN
S
OLDIERS
Southern Troops
Confederates
secesh
Rebels
Johnny Reb
gray backs or butternuts
a. LucretiaMott
b. Harriet Tubman
c. Thaddeus Stevens
d. James Buchanan
e. AbrahamLincoln
f. GeorgeMcClellan
g. GeorgeMeade
h. Winfield Hancock
i. Galusha Pennypacker
The EvergreenCemetery
gatehouse shortly after
the battle of Gettysburg.
It stands onwhat became
known as CemeteryHill
during the battle.
CemeteryHill was a key
part of theUnion army
defensive line and played
a prominent role in the
Battle of Gettysburg.
The American Civil War Comes to Pennsylvania
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