Essential Question: War, What is it Good For?
Sub Questions: What are the costs and benefits of the Civil War?
Summative Assignment: Answer the essential question above using the symbolism developed in class over the course of the unit. Your visual should clearly convey your opinion on whether the Civil War was a net benefit or cost to the nation.
Introduction to War
1. Abraham Lincoln - From Election to Inauguration
2. Strategies of War
3. West Point and Leaders of Men
4. Abraham Lincoln and the Border States
WAR!!!!
1. Weapons Technology of War
Gatling Gun Video
Ironclad Video
2. LOSS OF LIFE
Follow Presentation and Packet Work to determine the effects of casualties upon the nation during the Civil War.
Presentation
Packet Work
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOU...CIVIL WAR SOLDIER EDITION
Use the images of soldiers, the love letters, and directions to get to know a civil war soldier on a deeper more personal level.
4. Emancipation Proclamation
Use the video, primary source document and summary of the Emancipation Proclamation to learn more about this key document of the Civil War.
Directions:
Click HERE to see the video of it doesn't appear above.
5. Gettysburg Address
Students answer in your notebook the items highlighted in GREEN.
What happened at the battle of Gettysburg?
What Document does Lincoln emphasize as important for directing our nation forward?
What is the significance of the Gettysburg Address as part of the war?
Watch an animated portrayal below of the Gettysburg Address. Does the animation add to the meaning of the address or not? Give evidence of three visuals you feel help improve the message of the Gettysburg Address.
Gettysburg Address from Adam Gault Studio on Vimeo.