Chapter 40

§§ 412-415.--_a_. Explain the position of the armies at the beginning of 1863.

_b_. Why was the conquest of Vicksburg so difficult? How was it finally captured?

_c_. What effect did the control of the Mississippi have upon the Confederacy?

§ 416.--_a_. What was Lee's object in invading Pennsylvania?

_b_. What position did the Union army keep as regards the Confederates?

§§ 417-419.--_a_. Describe the battle-field of Gettysburg. Why was the battle so important?

_b_. Describe in detail the principal events of each day of the battle.

_c_. Learn Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address." How was this ground hallowed? What was the great task before the people?

§§ 420, 421.--_a_. Describe the battle of Chickamauga. Review Thomas's services up to this time.

_b_. Describe the three parts of the battle of Chattanooga.