What was the Civil War fought over? Lincoln initially claimed he was fighting to "preserve the Union," but as the war drags on his opinion changes. A northern victory at the battle of Antietam allows Lincoln to change the entire meaning of the war. He issues the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in the Confederacy and giving the North a new purpose in fighting. This changes everything. For the majority of class today, we watched a portion of the film, "Glory" which details a regiment of black or "colored" soldiers and their fight for equality.
Homework: Reading Guide 9:3
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***Today is the last day you can make up the test if you were absent! ****
Homework: Reading Guide 9:3
Have a great weekend!
***Today is the last day you can make up the test if you were absent! ****