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Civil War Unit Plan - 1861-1865
Note: You will be responsible for learning much of the information on the test ON YOUR OWN
this time. Be prepared and make sure to do your homework.
IB Essay Questions:
1. “Abraham Lincoln’s leadership was the main reason why the Union won the Civil War.”
To what extent do you agree with this claim?
2. Assess the relative strengths of the North and South at the beginning of the United
States Civil War in 1861.
3. Why, in spite of the advantages of the North over the South, did the Civil War in the
United States last so long?
4. To what extent was the victory of the North in the United States Civil War due to
its superior industrial resources and manpower? (2010)
5. Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as wartime leaders
during the United States Civil War (2011).
6. “The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the United States Civil War.”
To what extent do you agree with this statement? (2011)
Objectives:
Students should be able to:
1. Explain the role that foreign countries played in the U.S. Civil War.
2. Describe the course and lasting effects of major battles such as Antietam and
Gettysburg.
3. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and Confederate sides with
reference to their economic resources and military and political leaders.
Readings:
1. By Friday, May 10 - read p.437-447 in The American Promise.
2. By Tuesday, May 14 - read p.448-459 in The American Promise.
3. By Friday, May 17 - read p.459-471 in The American Promise.
Major Events and People:
Fort Sumter
George McClellan
Robert E. Lee
Conscription
Gettysburg
Gettysburg Address
Bull Run
Ulysses S. Grant
Antietam
Sherman
Sherman’s March
John Wilkes Booth
Stonewall Jackson
Shiloh
Emancipation Proclamation
Vicksburg
Appomattox
Assignment Due: Friday, May, 17
Create a timeline with words and illustrations of the major battles of the Civil War from 18611865 using most of the events and people above in your note cards and notes. Major battles
are defined as those that are covered in class and/or mentioned in your textbook. Make sure to
explain the significance of the battle in addition to the facts. You can do this assignment in one
of two ways: with a regular timeline or on Microsoft Excel (remember to renumber the years).
See my website section entitled “Assignments” for the Excel timeline file.
Timeline Rubric:
Format and
Mechanics.
Points
Demonstrated
Knowledge
Points
Unacceptable
Writing is not
legible, organized, or
neat. Work has
many
spelling/grammatical
errors that detract
from meaning. No
bibliography
included.
0
Response shows a
complete lack of
understanding for
the problem and/or
assignment is not
complete
0
Needs Improvement
Writing is legible, organized or
neat in places. Work has some
spelling/grammatical errors
that detract from meaning.
List of sources included.
1
Response shows some
understanding of the problem.
Some details are used to
support answer.
4
Meets Expectations
Mostly legible
handwriting, typing,
or printing. Mostly
neat and organized.
Work has a couple of
spelling/grammatical
errors that do not
detract from meaning.
Bibliography included.
2
Shows substantial
understanding of the
problem and ideas.
Details are used to
support answer.
5
-
6
Exceeds Expectations
Legible handwriting, typing,
or printing. Neat and
organized throughout the
assignment. Work has no
spelling/grammatical errors.
Well-done bibliography
included.
3
Shows complete
understanding of the
questions and ideas.
Thoughtful details are always
used to support answer.
7