Download Jefferson Davis - Dr. Lodge McCammon

Jefferson Davis
Topic: The Civil War
(middle/high school US history)
by Lodge
Jefferson Davis
Civil unrest in the land of cotton
Circa 1861
Lincoln as chief, the northern states he’s gotten
To be anti-slave Republican
Hey! We need those slaves to survive
The south has a voice, but congress is biased
We’ll break the heck away and write a constitution
For these confederation slaves states
Jefferson Davis is the best solution
He’ll give us secession updates
If it comes to war, he’ll have Robert E. Lee
While the North gets Grant to head their war machine
Chorus:
Jefferson Davis
You look like a woman when you run (on the run)
Your confederate service
Has made you quite nervous, ‘cause it’s done
Done done done
Seven southern states put a call to battle
When they drew this line in the sand
Shots at Fort Sumter made the sabers rattle
Now, eleven states will make a stand
25,000 dead at Antietam
And at Chancellorsville Stonewall Jackson faces Southern guns
The Anaconda Plan restricted southern trade
Through rail and naval blockades
So as supplies ran out, so did the will to fight
Which drew closer the northern blade
Sherman marched heading to the sea from Georgia
Burning cities and then major towns
The north surrounded Lee causing the south to surrender
At the Appomattox Court House
April 9th, 1865
Was the day the Union won the power to survive
Student Lyric Guide
Name: ___________________________
The Civil War
Jefferson Davis
Civil unrest in the land of cotton
Circa 1861
What year did the Civil War Begin? _____________
Lincoln as chief, the northern states he’s gotten
To be anti-slave Republican
________________________________________________________________
Explain why Lincoln was considered the "Dark Horse" Candidate.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Hey! We need those slaves to survive
Why did the South need slaves?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
The south has a voice, but congress is biased
Explain why the South is not equally represented in Congress:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
We’ll break the heck away and write a constitution
For these confederation slaves states
Define Secession: _______________________________________________
In 1861 the states that seceded wrote the ____________________
____________ ___________________________
This document was similar to the US Constitution, but what was the biggest
difference?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Jefferson Davis is the best solution
He’ll give us secession updates
These Confederate States appointed their first President: ________________
____________
If it comes to war, he’ll have Robert E. Lee
_________________________ was the lead general for the Southern Armies
While the North gets Grant to head their war machine
_________________________ was the lead general for the Northern Armies
Jefferson Davis
You look like a woman when you run (on the run)
Your confederate service
Has made you quite nervous, ‘cause it’s done
Done done done
Explain the line "Jefferson Davis, you look like a woman when you run"
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Seven southern states put a call to battle
When they drew this line in the sand
List the first seven states to secede from the Union
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
4. ______________________________
5. ______________________________
6. ______________________________
7. ______________________________
Shots at Fort Sumter made the sabers rattle
The first battle of the Civil War was fought at ____________
______________
in Charleston, SC
Now, eleven states will make a stand
After the first battle, 4 additional states joined the Confederacy
8. ______________________________
9. ______________________________
10. ______________________________
11. ______________________________
25,000 dead at Antietam
The battle of ________________ was one of the most devastating battles in
world history. It is believed that ______________ soldiers died on the battlefield,
but up to ________________ died as a result of injuries.
And at Chancellorsville Stonewall Jackson faces Southern guns
What happened to Stonewall Jackson at the battle of Chancellorsville?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
The Anaconda Plan restricted southern trade
Through rail and naval blockades
So as supplies ran out, so did the will to fight
Which drew closer the northern blade
Explain the Anaconda Plan:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Sherman marched heading to the sea from Georgia
Burning cities and then major towns
________________ ___________ was a campaign by a Northern General to
burn everything from ____________ to ______________
The north surrounded Lee causing the south to surrender
At the Appomattox Court House
April 9th, 1865
Who did General Robert E Lee surrender to on April 9th, 1865?
________________________________________________________________
Was the day the Union won the power to survive
Which side won the Civil War?
________________________________________________________________
Teacher Key
Name: _______KEY_______________
Jefferson Davis
What year did the Civil War Begin? 1861
Who was the President during the Civil War? Abraham Lincoln
Explain why Lincoln was considered the "Dark Horse" Candidate.
He was only a senator for a short period of time. He only won by a narrow
margin. He was a strong anti-slavery candidate.
Why did the South need slaves?
For economic reasons. The slaves were the manpower for growing all the
Southern cash crops.
Explain why the South is not equally represented in Congress:
The 3/5ths Law stated that every 5 slaves = 3 people (for the purposes of
representation in Congress). So, the south's power in Congress kept slipping as
the North grew.
Define Secession: withdrawing from a group or organization
In 1861 the states that seceded wrote the ____________Confederate ________
States ___________ Constitution
This document was similar to the US Constitution, but what was the biggest
difference?
It allowed for slave ownership
These Confederate States appointed their first President: ________ Jefferson
____________ Davis
______ Robert E. Lee was the lead general for the Southern Armies
________Ulysses S. Grant was the lead general for the Northern Armies
Explain the line "Jefferson Davis, you look like a woman when you run"
When the South surrendered in 1865, Jefferson Davis dressed up as a woman
and tried to escape to Florida. However, he was caught by Northern authorities.
List the first seven states to secede from the Union
1. South Carolina
2. Mississippi
3. Florida
4. Alabama
5. Georgia
6. Louisiana
7. Texas
The first battle of the Civil War was fought at ________ Fort __________Sumpter
in Charleston, SC
After the first battle, 4 additional states joined the Confederacy
8. Virginia
9. Arkansas
10. Tennessee
11. North Carolina
The battle of ____________ Antietam was one of the most devastating battles in
world history. It is believed that ________8,000 soldiers died on the battlefield,
but up to _________________30,000 died as a result of injuries.
What happened to Stonewall Jackson at the battle of Chancellorsville?
He was a Southern General who was accidentally shot in the back by his own
troops during this battle.
Explain the Anaconda Plan:
It was a Northern tactic to gain control of raliroads, riviers, and naval ports in
order to prevent the Southern states from getting supplies for the war.
_______ Sherman's _______March was a campaign by a Northern General to
burn everything from ________ Atlanta to ________Savannah
Who did General Robert E Lee surrender to on April 9th, 1865?
Ulysses S. Grant
Which side won the Civil War?
North - the Union
Music Video Extension Activity
1. Hand out or project the lyrics and read them out loud and discuss their meaning
2. Play the song for the students, multiple times, encouraging them to sing along
3. Use the student lyric guide in place of, or to supplement class notes
4. Allow students class time, in small groups, to “act” out a portion of the song
5. Film the student groups singing/acting out the song