Page 3: The Gettysburg Address

This page focuses on Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863. The speech redefined the purpose of the war and American democracy itself.

Quote: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

Highlight: The address transformed the war's meaning from preserving the Union to ensuring human equality.

Page 1: Causes and Initial Military Considerations

The first page outlines the multi-layered causes of the Civil War and compares the military strengths of both sides. The causes are categorized into long-term (1815-1848), short-term (1848-1860), and immediate (1860-1861) factors.

Definition: Long-term causes were foundational issues that developed over decades, including the Missouri Compromise and Tariff of Abominations.

Highlight: The pros and cons north vs south civil war comparison reveals the North's advantages in population, navy, and infrastructure, while the South benefited from experienced military leadership and defensive positioning.

Example: The North's industrial strength included control of major banks, manufacturing facilities, and railroad networks, while the South relied heavily on agricultural economy.