Social Studies Day 11

MR. PETERSON ROOM 205

The Civil War

Monday, August 19th, 2013

OBJECTIVE I will be able to explain what happened at the Battle of Gettysburg.

WRITING PROMPT Who do you think was winning the war after it first started?

Your answer must include at least ONE reason

Key Vocabulary
Blockade

A military encirclement of an enemy position to prevent movement in or out

Siege

The use of a blockade to bombard the enemy with canon and gunfire

Battle of Vicksburg
July 4, 1863

General Ulysses S. Grant captured a key city on the

Mississippi River

Battle of Vicksburg
Split the Confederacy into two parts

Battle of Gettysburg
Only battle to take place in the North

Battle of Gettysburg
July 2-4, 1863
Three days; 51,000 casualties
Lees attempt to bring the fight to the Union Only battle on Union ground (in the North)

Turning point of war Gettysburg Address

Picketts Charge
Confederate attack on Union position at Cemetary

Ridge third and final day of battle 15,000 men had to charge across an open field 1,000 yards long into heavy canon fire

2/3 of a mile of no cover and no chance to shoot back

50% of Picketts unit were either killed or wounded Video

Independent Work
Today you will read more about the Battles of

Vicksburg and Gettysburg, including their impact on the Civil War. As a group, please:

Take turns reading Work cooperatively (help out; be positive) Work quietly Read the handout Answer the questions

Social Studies Day 12

MR. PETERSON ROOM 205

The Civil War

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

OBJECTIVE I will be able to describe the impact of the Gettysburg Address.

Homework Review Take out your:

Emancipation Proclamation sheet Day of Northern Victories worksheet and be prepared to answer questions 1-10

Key Vocabulary
Address (v)
To

speak to a group about an issue

Forefather
A

person who lived before our time; ancestor

Gettysburg Address
President Lincolns public response to the

carnage at Gettysburg

51,000 killed or wounded Took place in the Union

One of most famous speeches in all of

American history

Powerful language Short yet effective Points a direction for the future

The Gettysburg Address Text

Individually, you will read through the text of the

Gettysburg Address.

Listen to a reader Answer the questions on the back

Reading Expectations
All students are reading quietly

All students are answering the questions quietly

Social Studies Day 13

MR. PETERSON ROOM 205

The Civil War

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

OBJECTIVE I will be able to describe the effects of Shermans March to the Sea.
Preview Take out yesterdays worksheets

Gettysburg Address

Key Vocabulary
Ironclad
A

ship built with metal that could be submerged in water for stealth and strength
The

earliest submarine

Monitor and Virginia

The Monitor (U) and Virginia (C) were ironclad ships
Fought in March 1862 to a draw
Union eventually had 50 Changed naval warfare

Old: slow, wooden boats New: stealthy, durable ships

Key People
William Tecumseh Sherman
An

important general of the Union army Leads the famous March to the Sea
From

Atlanta to Savannah

Shermans March to the Sea

Led by William Sherman

Destroyed EVERYTHING in their path Crops Homes Livestock (animals) Railroads

This strategy is

called Total War September, 1864

Class Reading Questions

Why was capturing Atlanta important to the Union? (2 reasons) 2. Why did Sherman conduct what is called total war? 3. How did Confederate soldiers help Sherman?
1.
1.

Why did they do it?

How difficult would it be to lead and feed 62,000 men? 5. Why do you think the Confederate soldiers fled Savannah? 6. Total War means more than just burning everything in sight. What else does it destroy?
4.

Social Studies Day 14

MR. PETERSON ROOM 205

The Civil War

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

OBJECTIVE I will be able to synthesize information about the Civil War from lectures and videos.
Preview/Conclusion What is most interesting/shocking to you about the Civil War?

Why is it most interesting/shocking? Explain in a paragraph (5 sentence minimum)

Key Vocabulary
Attrition
A

steady reduction in number

War of Attrition

Body count doesnt matter A group of non-organized soldiers; often volunteers Removal of a body part, usually part of an arm or leg

Militia

Amputation

Civil War Video

History Channel Story of Us series Summary of what we have studied so far Technology Battles Key Figures Student Requirements Answer questions (next slide) Watch silently in own seat Save questions until the end (write down)

Story of Us: Questions

1.

2.
1.

What is the relationship between new technologies and old battlefield tactics? What is known as white gold
What percent does the South supply in the world?

3.
1.

Why is a railroad so important for moving troops?

How much faster is it on a 1,200 mile journey by rail instead of by road?

4.
1.

What does the telegraph do for communications?

Why is that so much more important?

5.
1. 2.

What percentage of battlefield surgeries require amputations?

Why are there so many what are they trying to prevent? How many more soldiers die from infection than on the battlefield?

6. 7. 8. 9.
1.

How does the Emancipation Proclamation change the purpose of the Civil War? Why do you think the Gettysburg Address is so important? How did Shermans March help Abraham Lincoln win reelection? What are the components of what this documentary calls Lincolns war machine?
What specific things are they referring to?

Story of Us Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcFRgUA47FI

Social Studies Day 15

MR. PETERSON ROOM 205

The Civil War

Friday, August 23rd, 2013

OBJECTIVE I will be able to explain the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
Preview Take out your notes and we will take our quiz first!

Quiz Norms
Everyone works silently Speaking = Zero Direct all questions to Mr. Peterson or Ms. Beeson No use of notes When you are finished I will collect your quiz Read/Study/Work Quick Review

Webquest
As a reward, you will conduct the rest of class on the

laptops. Webquests are online activities devoted to research on a particular subject or topic
Today you will answer questions about the

Emancipation Proclamation.

On handout We will conclude our search at 9:20 in order to pack up and discuss the questions

Laptop Norms
It is my expectation that you will: Respect the laptops

No pounding, dropping, etc.

Always walk with laptops Work quietly with your partner Appropriate inside voice Observe classroom norms Stay in your seat Raise your hand Return laptops neatly and quickly prior to dismissal When I say pack up, please pack up