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What book did Harriet Beecher Stowe write that changed opinions about slavery?
What book did Harriet Beecher Stowe write that changed opinions about slavery?
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Who was the Confederate general who made a mistake at Gettysburg?
Who was the Confederate general who made a mistake at Gettysburg?
Robert E. Lee
What battle did Lee consider his masterpiece?
What battle did Lee consider his masterpiece?
Chancellorsville
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
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Who was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and what was his role in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Who was Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and what was his role in the Battle of Gettysburg?
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Who was Clara Barton and what was her role during the Civil War?
Who was Clara Barton and what was her role during the Civil War?
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Study Notes
American Civil War Notables
- Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin", a influential novel that changed public opinions about slavery.
Confederate General
- Robert E. Lee was the Confederate general who made a crucial mistake at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Lee's Masterpiece
- The Battle of Chancellorsville was considered Lee's masterpiece.
The Battle of Gettysburg
- The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War, as it repelled the Confederate invasion of the North and halted their advance.
- It was the bloodiest battle of the war, with over 50,000 casualties.
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
- Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a Union officer who played a crucial role in the Battle of Gettysburg.
- He led the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment in a heroic defense of Little Round Top, a strategic location on the Union flank.
Clara Barton
- Clara Barton was a nurse and humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross.
- During the Civil War, she risked her life to deliver supplies and care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
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