Analyze the political cartoon and consider the following

§ Analyze the political cartoon and consider the following: § DEFINE SECESSION § DESCRIBE WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE POLITICAL CARTOON

THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: The Major Battles PRESENTED BY: THE HHS U. S. HISTORY DEPARTMENT MRS. HEITT & COACH STREETMAN, INSTRUCTORS

ENGAGEMENT!!

GEORGIA STANDARD S OF EXCELLEN CE SSUSH 9: Evaluate key events, issues, and individuals related to the Civil War

§ 1. Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta and the impact of geography on these battles. LESSON ESSENTI AL QUESTIO N

§ What words and people MINI-LESSON: KEY VOCABULAR Y TERMS do I need to know? § Battle of Fort Sumter § Antietam § Vicksburg § Gettysburg § Battle for Atlanta

EXPLORE, EXPLAIN, & ELABORATE !!

EXPLORE, EXPLAIN, AND ELABORATE PLAN OF ACTION 1. Students and instructor will review GSE and LEQ 2. Students and instructor will watch a series of videos relevant to key battles of the American Civil War.

GEORGIA STANDARD S OF EXCELLEN CE SSUSH 9: Evaluate key events, issues, and individuals related to the Civil War

§ 1. Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta and the impact of geography on these battles. LESSON ESSENTI AL QUESTIO N

§ What words and people MINI-LESSON: KEY VOCABULAR Y TERMS do I need to know? § Battle of Fort Sumter § Antietam § Vicksburg § Gettysburg § Battle for Atlanta

§ ANALYZE AND DESCRIBE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS MAP. PLEASE COMPARE AND CONTRAST EACH OF THE “THREE COLORS!”

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES �superior leadership in Abraham Lincoln �greater population – 22 million people �military power – a five to two advantage in men who could fight, a navy, war machinery �industrial power – more factories �more money �more railroads �more farmland where food crops, not cash crops were grown � weak motivation – not fighting for a cause, or at least one they could understand �officers not aggressive enough – many failed to press their enemy when they had the advantage, inexperienced �fighting on unfamiliar territory – most Northerners had never been in the South, poor communication, and long supply lines hampered the North �believed the war would be over quickly

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES �outstanding military officers – most had experience from the Mexican War, they had a strong military tradition and had been educated at military schools �strong motivation – were fighting to keep way of life �fighting on home ground – knew the territory �soldiers skilled with guns and horses because they lived in rural areas �weak leadership skills of Jefferson Davis �no navy �fewer men and supplies �few factories �less money �weaker government

LOCATION Explain how the battle impacted Robert E. Lee’s decision to resign his post and join the Confederacy Describe how the Election of Lincoln led to battle BATTLE OF FORT SUMTER Describe the impact that the battle had on the secession of Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee Compare and contrast Union and Confederate perspectives on who rightfully “owned” Fort Sumter WINNER OF BATTLE § Please complete the bubble map while watching the video.

LOCATION Explain how the battle impacted Robert E. Lee’s decision to resign his post and join the Confederacy Describe how the Election of Lincoln led to battle BATTLE OF FORT SUMTER Describe the impact that the battle had on the secession of Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee Compare and contrast Union and Confederate perspectives on who rightfully “owned” Fort Sumter WINNER OF BATTLE § Please complete the bubble map while watching the video.

§ Date § Cigars § Town & State § Gen. Robert E. Lee § Casualties § Stalemate § Results of Battle § Emancipation Proclamation

GETTYSBURG ACTIVITY § DRAW AN IMAGE THAT DESCRIBES THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG: § PLEASE SELECT EITHER § JULY 1, 1863 § JULY 2, 1863 § JULY 3, 1863 § THEN DRAW A PICTURE OR MAP THAT DESCRIBES THE EVENTS OF THAT DAY ON THE BATTLEFIELD § FINALLY WRITE A BRIEF SUMMARY THAT DESCRIBES YOUR IMAGE.

EVALUATION!!

EVALUTATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Review of standard, element, and essential question. 2. Students will write a ticket out the door that includes a minimum of THREE points relevant the American Civil War.

GEORGIA STANDARD S OF EXCELLEN CE SSUSH 9: Evaluate key events, issues, and individuals related to the Civil War

§ 1. Explain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta and the impact of geography on these battles. LESSON ESSENTI AL QUESTIO N

§ What words and people MINI-LESSON: KEY VOCABULAR Y TERMS do I need to know? § Battle of Fort Sumter § Antietam § Vicksburg § Gettysburg § Battle for Atlanta

THE GETTYSBU RG ADDRESS TICKET OUT THE DOOR Write a minimum of three points relevant to the Gettysburg Address.