The American Civil War took place from 1861–1865.
The Union (northern states) fought against 11 southern states. The southern states, or Confederates, wanted to break away from from the rest of the United States and form their own country.
About 3 million people fought in the Civil War.
About 600,000 people died, either in battle or from disease.
As part of this project, you will learn more about the American Civil War. You will discover the causes of the war, the major battles, and what happened afterwards. You will also learn about what life was like during the Civil War -- for a northern soldier, a southern soldier, and for women. You will also learn about the music of the Civil War period.
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California Standards
- -- Study the views and lives of leaders (e.g., Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee) and soldiers on both sides of the war, including those of black soldiers and regiments.
- -- Describe critical developments and events in the war, including the major battles, geographical advantages and obstacles, technological advances, and General Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
- -- Explain how the war affected combatants, civilians, the physical environment, and future warfare.
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1 comment:
Hi! This is Mr. Cho. I am overwhelmingly impressed by this project. You have thoroughly created an interesting presentation of an important American event that, to this day, is still controversial.
Over this Spring Break, I will be reading a book on Abraham Lincoln's leadership and some of the important decisions he made to hold this country together. With permission from Ms. Halloran, I'd like to read excerpts of this book (written by Doris Kearns Goodwin, a professor that I took a course from at Harvard University to your class.
Mr. Cho
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