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	Turning point of the American Civil War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For example, in World War II, the Battle of Midway is generally cited as the turning point in the Pacific Theater because after that battle, the Japanese Empire changed from a strategic offensive posture to the strategic defensive.
		The Battle of Saratoga is widely recognized as the turning point of the American Revolution.
		The Confederate bombardment and capture of Union Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina was the turning point between an uneasy peace and armed hostility.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turning_point_of_the_American_Civil_War (1748 words)

	Civil War, in U.S. history. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The name Civil War is misleading because the war was not a class struggle, but a sectional combat having its roots in political, economic, social, and psychological elements so complex that historians still do not agree on its basic causes.
		In the days of the American Revolution and of the adoption of the Constitution, differences between North and South were dwarfed by their common interest in establishing a new nation.
		The crucial point was reached in the presidential election of 1860, in which the Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln, defeated three opponents—Stephen A. Douglas (Northern Democrat), John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), and John Bell of the Constitutional Union party.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ci/CivilWarUS.html (3058 words)

	Civil War, Underground Railroad, Slavery, Emancipation Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Digital History and the American Civil War - These projects represent the work of six teams of students at the University of Virginia in HIUS 403 "Digital History and the American Civil War." The projects are fully developed web sites on a topic of importance for the Valley Project.
		Known as a turning point in our great Civil War, the battlefield is preserved by the National Park Service as a symbol of America's struggle to survive as a nation, and as a lasting memorial to the armies and the soldiers who served in that great conflict.
		American Civil War: The Army of Virginia and The Army of the Potomac
	www.sussexcountyettc.org /links_civil_war.htm (6997 words)

	A A World . Reference Room . Articles . American Civil War \| PBS
		War began in Charleston, South Carolina, with the firing of Confederate artillery on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
		Burnside was in turn replaced as commander of the Army of the Potomac by General Joseph Hooker, who took the offensive in April 1863.
		The North's victory in the American Civil War resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and the granting of citizenship to the freed slaves.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/aaworld/reference/articles/american_civil_war.html (1031 words)

	THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
		The American Civil War was a bitter sectional conflict within the United States of America after 11 southern states declared their secession from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America following the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln.
		As James McPherson observed "The profound irony of the Civil War was that Confederate and Union soldiers...
		Civil War Band Collection: 1st Brigade Band of Brodhead, Wisconsin A digital collection of first person narrative accounts from Wisconsin soldiers and citizens, documenting their wartime experiences.
	www.speedace.info /american_civil_war.htm (7858 words)

	USA Patriotism! ... USA Store > Collectibles > Civil War
		An ancient game of intelligence and strategy, chess is a fitting tribute to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who participated in the many historic events of the American Civil War.
		Civil War patriotic collectibles are always in great demand, and this collectible civil war art knife collection could be highly sought.
		It is complemented by its own custom-designed handle showcasing a minted medallion, embellished with gold electroplate and depicting the American eagle is inset into the handle of this knife commemorating the Civil War.
	www.usa-patriotism.com /store/collectibles/war-civil.htm (576 words)

	NeoVash16
		In America’s history, the American people have taken an active role in the many battles where both men and women of all ages and races have given their lives for the institution we know as freedom.
		The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a conflict, which ripped the Northern States of the American Union against the Southern Confederate states.
		The war not only had its internal impact on America, but the American Civil War also threatened, internationally, the world’s access to the south’s cotton.
	neovash16.diaryland.com /011223_2.html (690 words)

	The Battle of Gettysburg Pennsylvania Americn Civil War PA
		The turning point of the American Civil War occurred at the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863.
		Although the Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war, not attain any major war aim for the North or the South, it remains the great battle of the war.
		The war was to rage for two more terrible and tormenting years but the Confederacy never recovered from the losses of Gettysburg.
	www.virtualcities.com /ons/pa/g/as/paga6a16.htm (652 words)

	QuestionItNow - Still in Iraq: Turning Point in Iraq?
		In the American Civil War, the turning point took place in 1863 at Gettysburg, approximately two years after the start of hostilities.
		In World War I, the turning point happened when 3 Million American soldiers arrived and turned the tide of the 3 year long stalemate.
		The War on Terror, which has a start date of September 11, 2001, has now gone on for four and one-half years, and the beginning of the war is not over yet.
	questionitnow.com /iraqb/2006/04/turning-point-in-iraq.html (172 words)

	Civil War Unit
		Gettysburg was the turning point in the American Civil War.
		The purpose of this lesson is to let the students know that the war was not fought and run by men alone, and that many women played many important roles.
		Assessment: On their own each student will pick a famous women of the civil war and type a three to four page report on the women of their choice.This project should take approximately 10 hour to complete.
	www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu /depts/edu/units/civilwar.html (1978 words)

	Escape from Posner (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The three-day battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania represents the turning point of the American Civil War, or as it is called in the South, “The War Between the States.” Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the war.
		This is best historical retelling of a Civil War battle, and remains extremely true to the book it is based on, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, which is required reading for any study of the Civil War.
		The infamous “Pickett’s Charge” was to end the Civil War, and was the closest Lee ever came to defeating the North.
	www.gsia.cmu.edu /rb/issues/2001/Nov15/escape_from_posner.htm (870 words)

	saratoga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Battle of Saratoga marked the turning point in the war of the north.
		The American Militia under General Benjamin Lincoln was disrupting the lines of communication from Saratoga to Lake Champlain.
		The Americans harassed foraging parties launched by the British, and a state of constant readiness was ordered in the British camps.
	www.afn.org /~sar_gvil/saratoga.htm (1478 words)

	Battle of Gettysburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		battle of the American Civil War and is frequently cited as the war's turning point.
		The defense of Little Round Top with a bayonet charge by the 20th Maine was one of the most fabled episodes in the Civil War and propelled Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain into prominence after the war.
		Foote, Shelby, The Civil War, A Narrative: Fredericksburg to Meridian, Random House, 1958, ISBN 0-394-49517-9.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Gettysburg (5732 words)

	Popa's Tales: The Pig War
		Cooler heads prevailed because British Rear Admiral Robert L. Baynes decided that neither a pig nor a tiny island was worth going to war, and the two forces settled into camps on opposite ends of the island to await a political settlement.
		In the meantime, the Civil War intervened and postponed the settlement.
		Consider the potential effect of a shooting war between the Americans and British on the outcome of the Civil War.
	www.paracompusa.com /SmartScience/Popa/Vol3-4.html (512 words)

	Gettysburg Videos
		It mixes meticulously recreated battle scenes - utilizing nearly 5,000 Civil War reenactors - with in-depth character profiles to chronicle the three-day battle that was the turning point of the Civil War.
		In this epic video of the most famous battle of the American Civil War, you'll find out why the Army of the Potomac was given little chance to win against Robert E. Lee and meet the men who made the most critical decisions at the Hour of Destiny.
		The battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the turning point of the war, and a nightmare for its citizens.
	www.jennie-wade-house.com /gettysburg-videos.htm (513 words)

	The Battle of Gettysburg - Gettysburg Welcome Center
		Although the Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war, nor did it attain any major war aim for the North or the South, it remains the great battle of the war.
		He planned to destroy the railroad bridge at Harrisburg, then "turn my attention to Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Washington as may seem best for our interest." After the long march north, Confederate troops were spread from Chambersburg, through Carlisle, and into York.
		Additionally, an estimated 569 tons of ammunition was expended and, when the battle had ended, 5,000 dead horses and the other wreckage of war presented a scene of terrible devastation.
	www.gettysbg.com /battle.shtml (895 words)

	The Battle of Gettysburg
		The turning point of the American Civil War was Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863.
		Although the Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war, nor accomplish any major war aims for the North or the South, it prevented Lee's advance into the North and switched his focus towards a more defensive war.
		Events and Timeline Leading to the Battle of Gettysburg Excellent starting point explaining the state of the war and the reasons behind the battle.
	www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu /depts/edu/textbooks/gettysburg.html (481 words)

	The American Civil War Overview, Chapter IX, The Eastern Theater: The Gettysburg Campaign
		Having had his own suggestion to Lee concerning a flanking movement to the Confederate right rejected, Longstreet encountered delay upon delay in moving his divisions into place and, when they were finally in the position Lee had wanted them, the situation had changed.
		The once weak Federal line along the Emmitsburg Road had been reinforced to the point that the Confederate divisional commanders thought it should not be attacked, but instead should move further to the right and attack Little Round Top.
		The attack would be preceded by a massive artillery bombardment of Cemetery Ridge, by a Grand Battery of 170 guns massed from the Peach Orchard to Seminary Ridge.
	www.civilwarhome.com /gettysburg.htm (3112 words)

	Civil War Gettysburg Gift Throw
		Gettysburg and the Civil War is the theme on this afghan tapestry throw blanket.
		The Battle of Gettysburg took place during the American Civil War and it is considered the turning point of the American Civil War and the bloodiest battle where there were some 50,000 casualties over the 3-day battle.
		This perfect gift is a Battle of Gettysburg throw blanket that embodies this vital turning point in the nations history.
	www.keepsakes-etc.com /gettysburg.html (429 words)

	The American Civil War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The next phase of development will be to start pages at this sight that contain information about events of The Civil War that are not covered well on The Web.
		Please use The American Civil War Page Response Form to make recommendations and suggestions.
		The American Civil War: The struggle to Preserve the Union A lot of material, battle reports, brief bios of leaders, maps and more
	home.earthlink.net /~krwenger/civilwar.htm (840 words)

	Review of The Killer Angels - Shaara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This remarkable historical novel describes four days at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863 in what many consider to be the turning point of the American Civil War and the high water mark of the Confederacy.
		The story opens with General Robert E. Lee leading a proud, unbeaten Confederate Army north into Pennsylvania in the hope of destroying the the Union Army by provoking it into an attack.
		He offers that the war was fought because of a clash in cultures and that the Union Army fought, not for plunder or loot or conquest, but to make a people free.
	people.delphiforums.com /rose8364/books/killer_angels.html (500 words)

	Journey Through Hallowed Ground - Gettysburg National Military Park - Civil War Battlefield
		Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union "Army of the Potomac" and successfully ended the second invasion of the North by General Robert E. Lee's "Army of Northern Virginia".
		Historians have referred to the battle as a major turning point in the war, the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy." It was also the bloodiest single battle of the war, resulting in over 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing.
		On February 11, 1895, congressional legislation was signed to establish Gettysburg National Military Park as a memorial dedicated to the armies that fought that great three-day battle.
	www.hallowedground.org /component/option,com_jthg/theme,region/task,view/county,Adams/Itemid,1/id,2 (362 words)

	The Battle of Gettysburg
		uring the American Civil War, the Confederate Army and the Union Army fought outside a small town called Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.
		Gettysburg was the turning point of the war.
		The casualties were so great that never again did the Confederate Army possess the moral and physical strength to invade the Union.
	library.thinkquest.org /17525/main.htm (185 words)

	THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
		Map of USA showing division of the states during the Civil War
		North and South, Book II The American Civil War
		Civil War Band Collection: 1st Brigade Band of Brodhead, Wisconsin
	www.solarnavigator.net /history/american_civil_war.htm (7576 words)

	Turning Point: The Art of Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Personal and American history juxtapose in this intimate collection of narrative and epistolary poems by Ryan G. Van Cleave.
		Stepping into the words and voices of family members, Van Cleave brings the reader to the Civil War not as history but as felt experience, depicted in haunting sonnets that take the form of letters from the front.
		Their first child, Valerie, was born in April 2004 and keeps them all quite busy.
	www.turningpointbooks.com /van_cleave.html (305 words)

	Turning Points in Wisconsin History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Black Hawk War, Treaties, Territorial Era, Settlement, Constitutions
		Americanization, Labor, La Follette, Wisconsin Idea, Conservation, Suffrage, Tourism
		World War I, World War II, Cold War, Vietnam
	www.wisconsinhistory.org /turningpoints (89 words)

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