The Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's Total War Policy
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The tenor and nature of the Civil War changed beginning in January of 1863. Northern policy shifted from a limited war mentality to that of total war. The war no longer would be confined to the battlefields. Instead, this total war policy against the Confederacy now centered on complete military conquest, annihilation and destruction; leaving Southern societal institutions like slavery completely vanquished. The Gettysburg Address reinforces this new mentality. Our class will examine this critically important speech within this framework and context.
About the teacher:
Michael Ahern has taught at Brighton High School since 2006. Currently teach American History and Economics. I received my B.A. in History from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and a Masters in Liberal Studies from Nazareth College. I am married to Kelly Ahern who is a Physical Education teacher at Victor High School and we have three beautiful girls Fionnula (4), Mairin (3) and Keeva (5 mos.). As well as a very friendly Golden Retriever named Ollie (5). I enjoy reading and writing as well as being outdoors with family and friends.
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