Jerry Bennett's Days of Uncertainty and Dread
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This is a presentation about the experience of civilians in Gettysburg, PA during the campaign June 15th-30th, the battle on July 1, 2, 3, 1863 and the days following the battle.
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2) It analyzes how their prints evolved from initially promoting Northern patriotism and righteousness to later acknowledging the divisive issues of emancipation and peace negotiations.
3) By the end of the war, Currier and Ives prints increasingly portrayed Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation in a positive light and focused on memorializing Lincoln after his assassination.Us civil war timeline
The document provides brief biographies of several important figures from the period leading up to and during the American Civil War. It describes key statesmen and politicians like John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay who attempted to negotiate compromises over the issue of slavery. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and John Brown who fought against the expansion of slavery are also mentioned. Several pivotal court cases, battles, campaigns, and leaders from both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War are summarized as well.
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In 1962-1963, several significant political and cultural changes occurred:
- James Meredith became the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi, sparking riots on campus.
- Pope Paul VI was elected and sought to improve relations with other Christian faiths.
- The Beatles' popularity exploded with their first singles and albums topping the charts, launching the "British Invasion" in North America.
- John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963, leaving the country in mourning.
Manifest Destiny
This document provides background information on the period of American expansion in the 19th century known as Manifest Destiny. It discusses key figures and events related to westward expansion including mountain men like Jedediah Smith, settlers who traveled on the Oregon Trail like the Whitmans, and the movement of Mormons led by Brigham Young who settled in Salt Lake City. The document also provides brief biographies on figures involved in expansion like Joseph Smith, John Jacob Astor, and Brigham Young.
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The UCO Theatre Department will perform the play "See How They Run" by Philip King from November 21-24. The play is a comedy featuring mistaken identities and unfortunate coincidences. It stars UCO students portraying exaggerated British cockney accents, which adds humor. The fast-paced play keeps the audience entertained with constant action and changing agendas among the characters.
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The UCO Theatre Department will perform the play "See How They Run" from November 21-24. The play is a comedy featuring mistaken identities and misunderstandings. It will showcase exaggerated British accents, which the actors spent time learning. Tickets can be purchased at Mitchell Hall Box Office for $3-10 depending on age and student status.
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Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In just over two minutes, Lincoln framed the Civil War as a struggle for a new birth of freedom and honored the soldiers who fought and died at the Battle of Gettysburg, urging the nation to resolve to fight for the cause of liberty and democracy for which they gave their last full measure of devotion.
Greenmanville Church - Abolition vs. Slave Economy?
The document discusses the complex situation of the Greenman family in Mystic, Connecticut in the 1800s. As businessmen, the Greenmans' economic interests in the shipping industry may have benefited from the slave economy, yet members of the family like Clark Greenman also supported abolitionist causes. The community of Mystic was open to hearing abolitionist speakers, though many residents did not fully agree with their principles. The situation highlights the challenges of taking a moral stance against slavery while still participating in an economic system intertwined with the slave trade.
1860s Slide Show History
1) Important inventions of the 1860s included the velocipede (early bicycle), rubber-soled shoes, gas water heaters, hot dogs, kindergarten, the coal-powered motorcycle, dynamite, toilet paper, and the typewriter.
2) Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860 and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, though it did not take effect until 1863. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
3) The women's rights and abolitionist movements gained momentum during this decade, with organizations like the National Woman Suffrage Association and leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass advocating for their causes.
1860s History Slide Show
1) Important inventions of the 1860s included the velocipede (early bicycle), rubber-soled shoes, gas water heaters, hot dogs, kindergarten, the coal-powered motorcycle, dynamite, toilet paper, and the typewriter.
2) Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860 and issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, though it did not take effect until 1863. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
3) The women's rights and abolitionist movements gained momentum during this decade, with organizations like the National Woman Suffrage Association and reformers like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass advocating for their causes.
The Civil War
The Civil War began after Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. Southern states seceded from the Union in response, forming the Confederate States of America. Major battles included Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. The Union gained control of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg and turned the tide at Gettysburg. The war ended in 1865 with Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Over 600,000 soldiers died overall in the four year war that ultimately led to the abolition of slavery.
Secession and civil war ppt
The document summarizes the events leading up to and during the American Civil War from 1860-1865. It discusses Southern secession after Lincoln's election, failed compromise attempts, the formation of the Confederate States, and key battles such as Fort Sumter, which marked the start of the war. The war was the world's first "total war" and had enormous social, political, and economic impacts, including the end of slavery and strengthened federal power. The turning point was 1863, when the Emancipation Proclamation reframed the war as being about ending slavery and the Union gained momentum on the battlefield.
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- 1. Days of Uncertainty and Dread Jerry Bennett The Ordeal Endured by Citizens at Gettysburg
- 2. James Gettys
- 3. Gettysburg Economic Diversity Advanced infrastructure & services Geographic location Incorporated in 1800 Population Diversity
- 6. York St.
- 8. Carlisle St.
- 11. June 15-30 “Unmistakable signs” Early warnings of Confederate Invasion The town takes action to protect itself The first Confederate occupation of Gettysburg An emotional seesaw precedes the arrival of contending armies
- 12. Early warnings of Confederate Invasion June 12- Gov. Curtin issued a state wide warning of possible invasion June 15- Curtin calls for volunteers June 16- First alarms of “Rebels are coming”
- 13. Sallie Myers “The town was in a perfect uproar. The excitement was intense for awhile but gradually subsided when the alarm proved false.”
- 14. Fannie Buehler “When the Rebs did not come we lost faith in their coming… We tried to make ourselves believe that they would never come.”
- 15. The town takes action to protect itself
- 16. Chambersburg Pike Looking west from McPherson’s Ridge
- 17. Chambersburg Pike Confederate’s First View of Gettysburg
- 18. Pandemonium!
- 19. Chambersburg Street at Buford Rebels enter Gettysburg
- 20. Catherine Foster “The suspense grew intolerable to which the battle proved a relief.”
- 21. Confederate Infantry Arrives on Seminary Ridge
- 23. Albertus McCreary “…Not anyone even dreamed that a great battle would be fought near us.”
- 24. July 1 “An Awful Reality” A normal day turned upside down The wounded and the humanitarian response by Gettysburg’s women Varied behavior among many citizens Violent fighting in Gettysburg’s streets Union soldiers hidden at great risk by citizens
- 25. Scott/McAllister House - 1st Block Chambersburg St. #43-45
- 26. Christ Lutheran 1st block Chambersburg St. 1st Church opened for a hospital
- 27. John Burns
- 28. Violent fighting in the streets of Gettysburg
- 29. North End Washington Street 1st Corps Retreat
- 30. Baltimore Street Looking north from Cemetery Hill 11th Corps retreat route
- 31. Home of Professor Jacobs
- 32. Union soldiers hidden at great risk by citizens
- 34. Garlach woodshed
- 35. Alice Powers “At night all was quiet but the tramp of guards reminded the town that its citizens were prisoners.”
- 36. July 2nd “O’ How I Dread Tomorrow” Life under enemy occupation Citizens’ mobility in Gettysburg, not evenly accessible Living in a combat zone No one is safe from errant artillery A rare night battle spoils sleep for the town
- 37. Baltimore St. from Jennie Wade
- 38. Union Skirmish Line Intersection of Baltimore Street. & Steinwehr Ave.
- 40. Jennie Wade
- 43. July 3rd “The Heavens and Earth Were Crashing Together” A putrid atmosphere “Putting forth all their might” The Confederates were “sullen and gloomy”
- 44. Sarah Broadhead “We knew that with every explosion human beings were hurried through excruciating pain into another world and many more were mangled and lying in torment worse than death. The thought made me very sad. We knew that the Confederates were putting forth all their might and it was a dreadful thought that they might succeed.”
- 45. The Confederates were “sullen and gloomy”
- 46. Stoever House
- 47. July 4th “Resurrected From An Untold Ordeal” “…I knew we were now safe…” Serious dangers still prevailed “…a dreadfully long day…”
- 48. Serious dangers still prevailed
- 49. “A dreadfully long day…” “Day is ended and all is quiet, and for the first time in a week I shall go to bed feeling safe…” -Sarah Broadhead
- 50. July 5th “The People Of Gettysburg Assisted In Everyway” A second invasion Debilitating conditions Aftermath
- 53. “…tis not the same quiet old place as it was.”