the american civil war by: kevin kuntz. table of contents 1. american heritage & people in...

The American The American Civil WarCivil War

By: Kevin KuntzBy: Kevin Kuntz

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

1.1. American Heritage & People in American Heritage & People in SocietiesSocieties

2.2. People in SocietiesPeople in Societies

3.3. World InteractionsWorld Interactions

4.4. Citizenship Rights and ResponsibilitiesCitizenship Rights and Responsibilities

5.5. Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

6.6. Decision Making and ResourcesDecision Making and Resources

7.7. Science, Technology, and SocietyScience, Technology, and Society

American Heritage & Peoples American Heritage & Peoples in Societyin Society

Objective:Objective: To aid in students understanding of To aid in students understanding of

events that led up to the Civil War.events that led up to the Civil War. To help students understand the To help students understand the

split between the country, peoples split between the country, peoples loyalties to country and state, as well loyalties to country and state, as well as individual families.as individual families.


After going to the website After going to the website write a two page paper on write a two page paper on what the causes of the Civil what the causes of the Civil War were and how they War were and how they combined to split a nation so combined to split a nation so severely that they were severely that they were engaged in war for four long engaged in war for four long years.years.

Hypothesize what would Hypothesize what would have happened if Abraham have happened if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected. Lincoln had not been elected. Would the election of Would the election of Stephan Douglas have still Stephan Douglas have still resulted in the Civil War. resulted in the Civil War. Write a two page paper on Write a two page paper on what would have happened what would have happened in the country if Douglas won in the country if Douglas won the election.the election.


Choose a the Confederacy and one Choose a the Confederacy and one person pick the Union. Come up person pick the Union. Come up with reasons to support your side with reasons to support your side and why you would fight partner and why you would fight partner and choose up sides. One person and choose up sides. One person pick in that respective army. pick in that respective army. Present to the class why you Present to the class why you choose your allegiance (doesn’t choose your allegiance (doesn’t have to be based on your personal have to be based on your personal feelings).feelings).

Discuss within a class setting how Discuss within a class setting how the 3/5 Compromise created a the 3/5 Compromise created a standard that slaves existed in standard that slaves existed in some capacity, for in certain areas some capacity, for in certain areas and in other aspects were less than and in other aspects were less than human.human.

Create a timeline that depicts the Create a timeline that depicts the events that led up to the Civil War. events that led up to the Civil War. Choose 5 events that you feel had Choose 5 events that you feel had the greatest impact on the cause of the greatest impact on the cause of the Civil War and right a brief the Civil War and right a brief paragraph for each on the timeline paragraph for each on the timeline describing the event and its describing the event and its significance.significance.


Causes of the Civil WarCauses of the Civil War Stephen Douglas’s political platformStephen Douglas’s political platform Brother vs. BrotherBrother vs. Brother 3/5 Compromise3/5 Compromise TimelineTimeline

People in SocietiesPeople in SocietiesObjective:Objective: To help students To help students

understand what the understand what the differences between life differences between life in the North compared in the North compared to life in South during to life in South during the mid 19the mid 19thth Century. Century.

To present an greater To present an greater comprehension of what comprehension of what life was like for a slave life was like for a slave and a soldier during the and a soldier during the Civil War.Civil War.

To show the To show the complication behind the complication behind the decision to back your decision to back your state or country.state or country.

People in SocietiesPeople in Societies Compare what life was like in the North versus life in the South. Compare what life was like in the North versus life in the South.

Choose an aspect such as economy, daily life, cities and write a Choose an aspect such as economy, daily life, cities and write a two page paper. two page paper.

Write a one page paper on the struggle that Robert E. Lee had in Write a one page paper on the struggle that Robert E. Lee had in deciding which army to lead, the entire Union army or on army of deciding which army to lead, the entire Union army or on army of his fellow Virginians against a country that he loved. Also talk his fellow Virginians against a country that he loved. Also talk about how you would handle such a decision.about how you would handle such a decision.

Research what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War. Research what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War. Choose a Confederate or Union soldier and discuss what the Choose a Confederate or Union soldier and discuss what the wore, what weapons they used, what they ate, where they came wore, what weapons they used, what they ate, where they came from, how old they were, what they did to pass time, etc.from, how old they were, what they did to pass time, etc.

After researching what the life of a slave was like, present to the After researching what the life of a slave was like, present to the class what it was like to be slave. If you like you can discuss the class what it was like to be slave. If you like you can discuss the ordeal a native African would go through in coming to America ordeal a native African would go through in coming to America and suddenly becoming nothing more than an animal to your and suddenly becoming nothing more than an animal to your master.master.

Draw your idea of what it might have looked like during the Draw your idea of what it might have looked like during the Battle of Fort Sumter in which people picnicked and watched the Battle of Fort Sumter in which people picnicked and watched the battle. They had a very romantic view of war and include that in battle. They had a very romantic view of war and include that in your interpretation of the events of the day.your interpretation of the events of the day.

People in SocietiesPeople in Societies

Everyday life leading up to and durinEveryday life leading up to and during the Civil Warg the Civil War

Robert E. LeeRobert E. Lee Life as a soldierLife as a soldier Life as a slaveLife as a slave Battle of Fort SumterBattle of Fort Sumter

World InteractionsWorld InteractionsObjective:Objective: To aid in students To aid in students

understanding of what was understanding of what was going on in the world during going on in the world during the years leading up to and the years leading up to and including the Civil War.including the Civil War.

To grasp the concept that To grasp the concept that was the triangle trade of was the triangle trade of goods between Africa, the goods between Africa, the Americas, and Europe.Americas, and Europe.

To learn what effect that the To learn what effect that the American Civil War had on American Civil War had on the Native Americans.the Native Americans.

To better understand who To better understand who the generals were that led the generals were that led each side into battle.each side into battle.

World InteractionsWorld Interactions Create a map that describes the Triangle trade that existed Create a map that describes the Triangle trade that existed

between Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Explain what was between Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Explain what was being transported between each of the three and why it was so being transported between each of the three and why it was so beneficial to each group. beneficial to each group.

Compare and contrast the civil war in the U.S. and that of any Compare and contrast the civil war in the U.S. and that of any other country. Write a two page paper describing what other country. Write a two page paper describing what happened in both countries. What are some similarities that happened in both countries. What are some similarities that you believe occur in any civil war and what are some of the you believe occur in any civil war and what are some of the differences that occurred between the two that you are focusing differences that occurred between the two that you are focusing on.on.

What type of effect did the Civil War have on Native Americans What type of effect did the Civil War have on Native Americans during this time period. Create a presentation describing what during this time period. Create a presentation describing what happened to this group of people during this time period.happened to this group of people during this time period.

Research a General from the South. Teach a lesson to the class Research a General from the South. Teach a lesson to the class on the life and accomplishments of this person. You can choose on the life and accomplishments of this person. You can choose any General you like including Lee, Jackson, etc. The lesson can any General you like including Lee, Jackson, etc. The lesson can take any form and must last fifteen minutes.take any form and must last fifteen minutes.

Research a General from the North. Teach a lesson to the class Research a General from the North. Teach a lesson to the class on the life and accomplishments of this person. You can choose on the life and accomplishments of this person. You can choose any General you like including Grant, Sherman, etc. The lesson any General you like including Grant, Sherman, etc. The lesson can take any form and must last fifteen minutes.can take any form and must last fifteen minutes.

World InteractionsWorld Interactions Slave tradeSlave trade Civil Wars comparisonsCivil Wars comparisons Native Americans during the Civil WarNative Americans during the Civil War Civil War generalsCivil War generals Part 1 Part 1 Civil War generalsCivil War generals Part 2 Part 2

Decision Making & Decision Making & ResourcesResources

Objective:Objective: For the students to understand the For the students to understand the

economic reasons that the South had economic reasons that the South had for continuing slavery.for continuing slavery.

To learn about one of the main events To learn about one of the main events that led to the continuation of slavery.that led to the continuation of slavery.

To compare the differences between To compare the differences between the economic systems of the North and the economic systems of the North and the South.the South.


Why was cotton “king” in the South. Why was cotton “king” in the South. What sort of effect did this crop have on What sort of effect did this crop have on the economy I the southern United the economy I the southern United States. Write a one page paper on “king States. Write a one page paper on “king Cotton”.Cotton”.

Research the creation of the cotton gin. Research the creation of the cotton gin. What effect did this invention by Eli What effect did this invention by Eli Whitney have on the civil war. Discuss Whitney have on the civil war. Discuss in a class setting what it might have in a class setting what it might have been like if he had never invented it or if been like if he had never invented it or if the civil war would have even happened.the civil war would have even happened.


Pick a team of three and debate Pick a team of three and debate the advantage of either the the advantage of either the southern or northern economies. southern or northern economies. Prepare to deliver the benefits and Prepare to deliver the benefits and be able to counter any arguments be able to counter any arguments that the opposing team might have that the opposing team might have against your arguments.against your arguments.

Pick either Abraham Lincoln or Pick either Abraham Lincoln or Jefferson Davis and debate the Jefferson Davis and debate the positives and strengths of your positives and strengths of your choice in their ability to run and choice in their ability to run and save a country. Be able to attack save a country. Be able to attack your opponents choice and your opponents choice and counter any arguments that your counter any arguments that your opponent might have against your opponent might have against your choice.choice.

Was England going to support the Was England going to support the efforts of the South to secede from efforts of the South to secede from the Union? Research and write a the Union? Research and write a one page paper on the topic. (hint: one page paper on the topic. (hint: England relied heavily on the England relied heavily on the South for its cotton).South for its cotton).


King CottonKing Cotton Cotton GinCotton Gin Economies of the Civil WarEconomies of the Civil War Lincoln v. DavisLincoln v. Davis England and cottonEngland and cotton

Citizenship Rights & Citizenship Rights & RelationshipsRelationships

Objective:Objective: To examine the rights that slaves had if To examine the rights that slaves had if

any during this time period.any during this time period. What were the South’s rights.What were the South’s rights. Gain a better understanding of the Gain a better understanding of the

similarities and the differences between similarities and the differences between indentured servants and slaves.indentured servants and slaves.

Learn about the Underground Railroad.Learn about the Underground Railroad.


Right a short paper after researching what rights slaves had. One Right a short paper after researching what rights slaves had. One avenue might be to explain the rules and laws that were set up that avenue might be to explain the rules and laws that were set up that prevented slaves from specific practices (ex. Learning to read, prevented slaves from specific practices (ex. Learning to read, traveling alone, etc.).traveling alone, etc.).

Form groups and teach a class on some of the different codes, forms Form groups and teach a class on some of the different codes, forms of transportation, escape routes, songs, etc. that were used by of transportation, escape routes, songs, etc. that were used by slaves and those risking their lives to help them to freedom. Create slaves and those risking their lives to help them to freedom. Create a lesson plan and utilize different methods in teaching the class.a lesson plan and utilize different methods in teaching the class.

Draw a mural pertaining to the different difficulties that a slave had Draw a mural pertaining to the different difficulties that a slave had to go through to work their way North towards freedom along the to go through to work their way North towards freedom along the Underground Railroad.Underground Railroad.

Compare and contrast the differences from Indentured servants and Compare and contrast the differences from Indentured servants and Slaves. Where did they come from, what did the do, was it a Slaves. Where did they come from, what did the do, was it a permanent position, how were they treated, etc.? Create a chart permanent position, how were they treated, etc.? Create a chart with at least seven topics of comparison and contrasting.with at least seven topics of comparison and contrasting.

Form groups and debate whether or not the South had the right to Form groups and debate whether or not the South had the right to secede from the Union. Was the North right to force their thoughts secede from the Union. Was the North right to force their thoughts and opinions on the South or should they have let them form their and opinions on the South or should they have let them form their own country because they were so separated on certain issues.own country because they were so separated on certain issues.


Slave RightsSlave Rights Underground Railroad codesUnderground Railroad codes part 1 part 1 Underground Railroad codesUnderground Railroad codes part 2 part 2 MuralMural Indentured servants and slavesIndentured servants and slaves Succession, legal or not?Succession, legal or not?

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

Objective:Objective: To follow the Confederate government To follow the Confederate government

around the South as the Confederacy began around the South as the Confederacy began to fall.to fall.

Understand the meaning of the Emancipation Understand the meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation when Lincoln issued it.Proclamation when Lincoln issued it.

Hypothesize what might have happened if Hypothesize what might have happened if Lincoln had not been assassinated.Lincoln had not been assassinated.

To grasp the persistence that Abraham To grasp the persistence that Abraham Lincoln showed throughout his political Lincoln showed throughout his political career.career.

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes Chart the movement and create a map Chart the movement and create a map

of the Confederacy government of the Confederacy government throughout the war. For each stop throughout the war. For each stop provide a brief description of their stay provide a brief description of their stay there. there.

Write a one page paper hypothesizing Write a one page paper hypothesizing what you feel might have happened what you feel might have happened with the South had Abraham Lincoln with the South had Abraham Lincoln not been assassinated.not been assassinated.

Debate with a fellow student the Debate with a fellow student the significance of the Emancipation significance of the Emancipation Proclamation had at the time of its Proclamation had at the time of its release.release.

Create a timeline that shows the Create a timeline that shows the political career of Abraham Lincoln. political career of Abraham Lincoln. What were the elections that he What were the elections that he succeeded and in which elections was succeeded and in which elections was he defeated.he defeated.

What would you have done after the What would you have done after the war? Would you allow the citizens of war? Would you allow the citizens of the Confederacy to rejoin the Union the Confederacy to rejoin the Union with full rights or would you have with full rights or would you have forced reparations on them. Take into forced reparations on them. Take into account that you might have lost a leg, account that you might have lost a leg, a brother, a husband, etc. during the a brother, a husband, etc. during the war.war.

Democratic ProcessesDemocratic Processes

Confederate capitalsConfederate capitals Lincoln’s planLincoln’s plan Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation Lincoln’s FailuresLincoln’s Failures What would you do?What would you do?

Science, Technology, and Science, Technology, and SocietySociety

Objectives:Objectives: To understand the technological To understand the technological

advances during the war.advances during the war. To better comprehend the difference To better comprehend the difference

in culture between the South and in culture between the South and the North.the North.

To analyze a battle and the decisions To analyze a battle and the decisions made during it.made during it.


Create a presentation on some of the technological Create a presentation on some of the technological advances that were made during the Civil War advances that were made during the Civil War (submarines, rifling, etc.)(submarines, rifling, etc.)

Choose a partner a compare what culture was like in Choose a partner a compare what culture was like in either the South or the North. Write a short paper either the South or the North. Write a short paper describing what it would have been like to live during describing what it would have been like to live during this time period.this time period.

Choose a battle and research what historians have Choose a battle and research what historians have determined to be the deciding factors in the battle. What determined to be the deciding factors in the battle. What went wrong and what went right for each side. What went wrong and what went right for each side. What could have been. Create a Power Point presentation on could have been. Create a Power Point presentation on what you have learned.what you have learned.

Make a model of the historic battle between the Monitor Make a model of the historic battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack.and the Merrimack.

Develop a commercial that abolitionists would have Develop a commercial that abolitionists would have played explaining the evils of slavery if TV’s had existed played explaining the evils of slavery if TV’s had existed during the 19during the 19thth century. century.


Civil War technologyCivil War technology Everyday life leading up to and durinEveryday life leading up to and durin

g the Civil Warg the Civil War BattlesBattles Merrimack v. MonitorMerrimack v. Monitor AbolitionistsAbolitionists

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