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The Battle of Gettysburg did not end slavery. The Union forces defeated the Confederates who were forced to retire southward to Virginia. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was badly damaged and would never again be strong enough to initiate an offensive on Northern soil which in itself may have shortened the war. It can be said however, the battle did further advance the idea of the abolition of slavery.
The Battle of Antietam has a better claim to the title of the battle that ended slavery. It did not end slavery either, but it was shortly after this battle that Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which was intended to free slaves.
Truly both battles, indeed every battle contributed to the end of slavery but it would not be until 1865 with ratification of the 13th amendment that slavery would finally end.
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Why did Lincoln make a speech at Gettysburg?
To consecrate the ground, as he honored the dead of the recent battle, which was a hard fought Union victory..
What does the Battle of Gettysburg represent?
The Battle of Gettysburg led to the end of the American civil war and also was where president Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address.
Was the battle of gettysburg the last battle in the civil war?
No, far from it, it was not the end; it was just the beginning of the end.
How might the US be different if the South had won the battle of Gettysburg?
Slavery might be legal
What is the battle of Gettysburg called and why?
its called the battle of Gettysburg and the reason is because it was fought in Gettysburg, pa
What the Battle of Gettysburg over slavery?
yes
Who is the union in the battle of Gettysburg?
The North (those againt slavery) were the Union throughout the Civil War, and including during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Why did Lincoln make a speech at Gettysburg?
To consecrate the ground, as he honored the dead of the recent battle, which was a hard fought Union victory..
What did Robert E. Lee fear about the battle of Gettysburg?
He abolished slavery
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg more imoprant than the Battle of Antietam in the overall outcome of the Civil War?
It was important because at that time the North and the South had many disagreements. The Battle of Gettysburg was more about the North and the South disagreeing on not having slavery and having slavery.
What were the confederates hoping to do in the Battle of Gettysburg?
They were hoping to win and keep on fighting for slavery.
Who wont he Battle of Gettysburg?
Union troops (the ones fighting against slavery)
What does the Battle of Gettysburg represent?
The Battle of Gettysburg led to the end of the American civil war and also was where president Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address.
Was the battle of gettysburg the last battle in the civil war?
No, far from it, it was not the end; it was just the beginning of the end.
How might the US be different if the South had won the battle of Gettysburg?
Slavery might be legal
When did the battle end in Gettysburg?
July 3, 1863
Who declared victory during the end of the battle of Gettysburg?
Thomas Jefferson
