Gettysburg by Pepper

 Gettysburg

By :Pepper

Gettysburg is where a huge war happened. They sacrificed their lives for us.  There was not just one war there were many all around.

Facts about Gettysburg

Gettysburg was battled in Pennsylvania and finished in Pennsylvania. The battle lasted for 3 days. Gettysburg is, area: 1.66 mi2 population 7,717 (2018). 85,000 men fought and 50,000 died in Gettysburg. Gettysburg is a National battlefield. This war was one of the Civil Wars. Abraham Lincon was president during this war. General Lee was on the Confederate side. They also did this war so we could live in the USA. 

What did they fight for?

There were two sides. The Union side which fought so there would be no more slavery. 23,000 people died on their side. The other side was the Confederate side and fought so we could keep slavery and 28,000 people died. Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles. 

Gettysburg was so great to learn about!!!! 

I was so sad when all these people died :( .