Introduction

This week everyone will write a letter and personify someone in the Civil War. It
could be a Union, Confederate soldiers or generals. You can also pick an
abolitionist. Anyone who's life was changed because of the Civil War. You will write
this letter in form of a post card you will say where you are, role as it pertains to
the Civil War and discuss what you believe this person would have experienced
based on your research. Before we begin this project, you need to be
knowledgeable of some events and people involved in the Civil War.

This hand out will be made available to you if you are having complications with google doc on
your ipad.

Use the time line on the link to answer these sets of questions.

http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/

1.When was Abraham Lincoln appointed to presidency?

2. Who did the Confederate States of America follow many southern states
seceded?

3. Look over the timeline. What generals led the Confederate and Union Armies? What do we already know about these
generals?

Who were these soldiers? What weapons were used? Click on this interactive site to become an expert.
http://www.history.com/civil-war-150

Give four descriptions of Union and Confederate soldiers.

http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/confederate-states-of-america

Use the link above to answer the following questions.

4. How many states where apart of the South?

5. The southern states thought their way of life was being threatened. Why do you think that was?
6. Do you think their way of life was being threatened? Why or Why not?

7. What was different about the Confederate Army according the clip?

8. What were some similarities between Union and Confederate Soldiers?

For this next section use the link above to answer the questions.

http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history

9. How would you describe the Civil War?

10. Was Abraham Lincoln in opposition to slavery?

11. Now that you know more about the war. What are your thoughts? Do you think the war could have been different?

There were also black soldiers and scouts who fought in the war.
Use the following link to answer this last section.
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war

12.Which army accepted freed black slaves to join the army?

13.Why do you think this was a risky decision? Would it anger the South? Why? Explain.

14.In comparison to white troops how were black soldiers treated? Give 4 examples

15.Black Women also participated in the war in the name of freedom. What were some of their roles?
16.One famous woman was Harriet Tubman. Discuss what her role was. Why do
you think she was an inspiration?

Learn more about the people in the Underground. Click on this link to download
the app on your tablet or ipad. Embark on your own journey.
http://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/underground-railroad-journey-freedom/

Part II Instructions for Post Card Project

Now that you are more knowledgeable about the people in the Civil War you are now going
to decide who you are going to portray? Will it be a Union Soldier writing a letter to his wife?
A Confederate Soldier who is writing to his family? Perhaps its a general writing a letter to
President Lincoln describing the casualties. It can about one of the freed slaves who joined
the Army and writes to his brother describing his hardships.
For this project, you will be using your keynote app and yes you will be presenting to the
class. Your letter should consist of at least two paragraphs and picture. Your letter should
have at least three key terms learned in class.
A sample of what a post card should look like will be passed around in class.
Have fun and Good Luck!
Sometimes we need a little inspiration, click on the link for a glimpse of the people who lived
in this time period.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157625520211184/