# data[].attributes.body
The Gettysburg battle was more significant than Atlanta because it not only happened first but it did not allow the South to threaten the North. This is the reason why they sent soldiers down to Atlanta.

# data[].attributes.body
the battle of gettysburg was not as important as the emancipation proclamation because lee suffered losses before this. Although this was his first major loss it was not as important as the emancipation proclamation, which declared that the war was all or nothing.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Citation Information

Ditterline, Theodore, "Field of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 1863," Digital Public Library of America, https://dp.la/item/e3e25b35e49e34dd03d999b7ccbc4b24.

Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
A map of military action during the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Citation Information Ditterline, Theodore, "Field of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 1863," Digital Public Library of America, https://dp.la/item/e3e25b35e49e34dd03d999b7ccbc4b24. Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.

# data[].attributes.body
New Trends were being established

voters were casting their ballots not only for a presidential candidate but also to determine the broader fate of the union.

Soldiers could cast ballots

None of the states loyal to the Confederacy participated

What did it represent that would become crucial to the outcome of the war?

The North’s firm stand in the Civil War

What subsequent important events did it directly lead to that would not have happened otherwise?

Assassination of President Lincoln

# data[].attributes.body
November 8, 1964
National (except for confederacy)
Lincoln vs. McCellan
Summary

Lincoln (National Union)  vs McClellan (Democrat)

Lincoln was re-elected as president (the first president to be re-elected since Andrew Jackson)

Lincoln won 212 to 21 for McClellan

The main reason why Lincoln won the re-election was because of his victory on the battlefield (military victories)

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Lincoln's acceptance for his nomination for presidency. 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Library of Congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. For information about assessing rights, see the Rights and Restrictions Information page.

Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.

Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-15886 (digital file from original photograph) LC-USZ62-21992 (b&w film copy neg.)

Call Number: PRES FILE - Grant, U.S.--Civil War & with generals [item] [P&P]

Obtaining Copies

If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. (Some images display only as thumbnails outside the Library of Congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on site.)

Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through Library of Congress Duplication Services.

1. If a digital image is displaying: The qualities of the digital image partially depend on whether it was made from the original or an intermediate such as a copy negative or transparency. If the Reproduction Number field above includes a reproduction number that starts with LC-DIG..., then there is a digital image that was made directly from the original and is of sufficient resolution for most publication purposes.

2. If there is information listed in the Reproduction Number field above: You can use the reproduction number to purchase a copy from Duplication Services. It will be made from the source listed in the parentheses after the number.
If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing color or tint (assuming the original has any), you can generally purchase a quality copy of the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog record ("About This Item") with your request.

3. If there is no information listed in the Reproduction Number field above: You can generally purchase a quality copy through Duplication Services. Cite the Call Number listed above and include the catalog record ("About This Item") with your request.

Price lists, contact information, and order forms are available on the Duplication Services Web site.

Access to Originals

Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room to view the original item(s). In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is available, often in the form of a digital image, a copy print, or microfilm.

1. Is the item digitized? (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.)

Yes, the item is digitized. Please use the digital image in preference to requesting the original. All images can be viewed at a large size when you are in any reading room at the Library of Congress. In some cases, only thumbnail (small) images are available when you are outside the Library of Congress because the item is rights restricted or has not been evaluated for rights restrictions.
As a preservation measure, we generally do not serve an original item when a digital image is available. If you have a compelling reason to see the original, consult with a reference librarian. (Sometimes, the original is simply too fragile to serve. For example, glass and film photographic negatives are particularly subject to damage. They are also easier to see online where they are presented as positive images.)

No, the item is not digitized. Please go to #2.

2. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, such as microfilm or copy prints?

Yes, another surrogate exists. Reference staff can direct you to this surrogate.

No, another surrogate does not exist. Please go to #3.

3. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. Reference staff can advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served.

To contact Reference staff in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room, please use our Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and 5:00 at 202-707-6394, and Press 3.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Library of Congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. For information about assessing rights, see the Rights and Restrictions Information page. Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.

# data[].attributes.body
Ulysses S. Grant was appointed as General-in-Chief of the Union Army. After many generals who did not live up to the expectations that Lincoln had, Grant was appointed after his many, many successes in the west. He came to the east with new battle strategies compared to the people before him which was using his men to his advantage and being relentless. There were way more casualties for the Union, but he fought General Lee through the state of Virginia and did not stop. He fought until Lee's unconditional surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, which was the first big surrender of the war.

# data[].attributes.body
What was different BEFORE and AFTER the event?
The south had already seceded before the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation but this just fed fuel to the wildfire of tension between the North and South. On top of that, all slaves in America were declared free but in reality, slaves that were under southern control weren't free. Furthermore, hundreds of thousands of slaves flee north for freedom and many contribute to war efforts.

What did it represent that would become crucial to the outcome of the war?

It represented the North’s view of slavery and their perspective on why they were fighting the war.

What subsequent important events did it directly lead to that would not have happened otherwise?

The Thirteenth Amendment. Black Americans were allowed to serve in the war

Did it set a precedent that was important for the war or did it represent the first in a
pattern that emerges during the war?

It was the first and the most powerful action against slavery, and it was imposed upon all of the country including the south. It pushed the north’s point of view of slavery, leading to the civil war.

Counterfactual: if this event DID NOT happen, then how would this have had a dramatic impact on the course of the war?

If this event did not occur, the war was still inevitable but the degree of motivation between the north and south wouldn’t be as high as it was if the Emancipation Proclamation did occur. The Emancipation Proclamation angered the south and would have had a bigger impact on the South’s motivation to fight. Also, the african americans that served in the war would not have served since there wasn't the official proclamation that allowed them to serve in the war for the northern military. The union victory wouldn’t have been as decisive without the 180,000 african americans helping them.

# data[].attributes.body
- The Confederate Army had their supply center cut off, and the forces were overwhelmed and lost at Fort John Bell Hood, by General Sherman and his forces. Before that, Atlanta served as a manufacturing, supply, and strategic hub for the Confederacy, and was key to the Confederacy’s battle plans.
- It represented the strict grip the south had over its territory and when it fell, symbolized the advancement of the north, and foreshadowed northern victory.
- It eventually cut off a main Confederate supply center and influenced the Federal presidential election of 1864. It heightened Northern morale and is said to have been a reason for Abe Lincoln to have been reelected
- It represented a pattern of northern victory, and northern advancement to the confederate territory, and was a turning point in the way that the union would eventually capture Savannah, and continue their sweep of strategic confederate hubs in the south.
- If this event did not happen, then the decline of the Confederacy may not have happened and it would have made them stronger. During this the Union burned down all of the confederate supplies in Atlanta, this made them weaker and the Union gained strength and had the upper hand in the war. Without the fall of Atlanta then the election of 1864 may have gone differently and Lincoln may not have been reelected.

# data[].attributes.body
What was different BEFORE and AFTER the event?

Before the Battle of Gettysburg the battles were fought in the South and the Battle of Gettysburg was fought on Northern soil, giving them an advantage and morale boost. After the battle the South could no longer threaten the North because they could not fight in the North due to lack of resources.

What did it represent that would become crucial to the outcome of the war?

Represents the North solidifying their winning side of the war

Represented the South losing their ability to threaten the North

What subsequent important events did it directly lead to that would not have happened otherwise?

Lee’s army retreating from their attack on Washington

Grant’s invasion of Virginia and him eventually taking Richmond.

Did it set a precedent that was important for the war or did it represent the first in a

pattern that emerges during the war?

Battle of Gettysburg set the precedent for the south declining towards ending the war

Counterfactual: if this event DID NOT happen, then how would this have had a dramatic impact on the course of the war?

If the Battle of Gettysburg had not occurred then the confederate soldiers would have been far more powerful since Lee’s army wouldn't have gotten defeated by the Union and they wouldn't be as exhausted and damaged.

# data[].attributes.body
Date: Jan 1, 1863

Where: It applied to all of the U.S.

Summary (What happened, stick to just the crucial details)
The Emancipation Proclamation was a document issued by Abraham Lincoln that declared the freedom of all enslaved people.

# data[].attributes.body
This was the biggest battle of the Civil War, and caused casualties to a third of Lee’s army. Lee attempted to invade North for the second time to negotiate an end to the fighting. From July 1-3 a major bloody battle ensued, on the fourth the North stopped the evasion and the Confederates fled back.

# data[].attributes.body
Event: Battle of Gettysburg

Date: July 1-3, 1863

Where: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams Country

# data[].attributes.body
Grant had assigned Sherman to lead the fifth advance against General Joseph E. Johnston’s, who was in charge of defending Atlanta. Atlanta was an important location since it was the second-largest industrial, logistical, and administrative center. Sherman and his army were able to defeat the Confederates and burned anything they couldn’t use and continued their military plan of cutting off and ruining their supplies.