THE CIVIL WAR – 1861-1865 March 29-April 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The Civil War was one of the most significant events in American history. The conflicts over states’ rights and slavery led the South to split away from the North and form the Confederate States of America. The battles that ensued left almost 700,000 Americans dead or wounded and the South in ruins. Under the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, the Union was preserved. As a result of the war, several new amendments were added to the Constitution that provided more equality for African Americans. UNIT GOALS: Students will be able to identify the causes and significant events of the Civil War. Students will read and interpret primary documents to learn about the typical experience of a soldier during the Civil War. Students will use technology to research the most significant battles of the Civil War. Students will become aware of the key people in the Civil War and understand their involvement and significance. Students will make connections between the Reconstruction effort and the outcomes of the war. UNIT ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Actively participate during every class. Your grade will reflect your participation and behavior. 2. Read the following pages and answer the questions listed. Answers must be typed and handed in at the start of class on the dates listed. Chapter 15, section 1.Read and answer the following questions. Due April 1-all classes What were three advantages held by the South? What were three advantages held by the North? How did the First Battle of Bull Run shatter the belief that the Civil War would be a quick Union victory? Describe three hardships faced by soldiers at this time. Chapter 15, section 3. Read and answer questions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b. Due April 6 (SS 1, 3) or April 7 (SS 4, 5). 3. Create a timeline of significant events during the time of the Civil War. Use your textbook and class discussions and activities to complete this assignment. Details of the assignment and a scoring rubric are on the back of this sheet. Your timeline is due at the start of class on April 15 (SS 1, 3) or April 16 (SS 4, 5). 4. Be ready for a unit test on April 15 (SS 1, 3), April 16 (SS 2, 4, 5). NAME __________________________________ DATE ___________________ SS ____________ CIVIL WAR TIMELINE Instructions: o The timeline must include an appropriate title, your name, and your social studies class number. o ALL events must have taken place between January, 1860 and December 1865. o Timeline must be to scale: years and months must be correctly spaced. o The following events must be included: Military events Shots fired on Ft. Sumter Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Vicksburg Lee surrenders to Grant Political/social events Gettysburg Address Emancipation Proclamation o The timeline must contain a total of 12 items (including the ones listed above) o o there should be a minimum of 4 political/social events. You should indicate which events are political/social events and which are military events. SCORING RUBRIC EXCELLENT The timeline contains evenly spaced years and months and accurately placed events. 15 points The timeline contains all of the required items. 15 points The timeline contains 12 significant items (at least 4 of which are political/social events). 25 points All items are clearly identified and their importance in the Civil War clearly explained. 25 points The events are accurately and clearly labeled: military and political/social 10 points The timeline reflects pride and concern (e.g, proper spelling, capitalization, neatness) 10 points ACCEPTABLE The timeline contains evenly spaced years and most of the events are accurately placed. 10 points The timeline contains most of the required items. 10 points The timeline contains at least 8 significant items. UNACCEPTABLE The timeline does not contain evenly spaced years and months or accurately placed events. 6 points The timeline contains some of the required items. 6 points The timeline contains fewer than 8 significant items. 20 points Most items are identified and their importance in the Civil War is explained. 20 points The events are accurately labeled: military and political/social 15 points Items are not clearly identified and no connection is made to their importance in the Civil War. 15 points The events are not labeled: military and political/social 5 points 2 points The timeline reflects some concern The timeline does not reflect (e.g, mostly proper spelling, concern and pride. capitalization, neatness) 8 points 6 points TOTAL ____________ GRADE ____________