1863-Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg

FIRST:
As we give back your essays on Pre-Civil War America, let's have a quick breakdown of what worked and what didn't. Some broad problems:

• Specific Thesis
• Organization
• Citations
• Context
• Word Choice/Voice

As we move forward, let's try to hone our skills!

THEN...
1863 was a meaningful year in the Civil War.

First, There was the Emancipation Proclamation, which we will go through. And of course, Gettysburg!



The bloodiest battle in American history-Let's dissect it, specifically the Gettysburg Address.

• Here's the address itself
• Here are some questions
• Here is a fascinating article from US News & World Report