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Name:____________________
Period 1
Date:________
Civil War Battles Project
Before the internet, before cars, and facebook, news had to be
transported around using a person on a horse with a note. Information on where and when a battle was
going to be fought could mean the difference between a victory and a horrible defeat with the death of
thousands of your men. The generals would send out special teams of soldiers to recon about upcoming
battles and to look at previous losses and develop new strategies and ideas. Intelligence was king and
the more information the generals and President had the better decisions they can make in ending this
war faster.
The Civil War continues on. Both sides continue to fight due powerful beliefs.
President Lincoln and Davis need more information for the upcoming battle of Gettysburg. You are
being sent behind enemy lines to gather intel on past losses so the next battle can be a SUCCESS! Your
top secret mission is to gather the info, and give the report to the president.
A: Collect Data
Use the website below on your particular battle you need to research to collect the data. From
the website you will fill in the information on a graphic organizer.
B. Writing the report. You will organize you information so it is easy for the President (Mr. Marcario) to
read in the following format.
Websites:
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/civilwarbattles/tp/civil_war_battles.htm
http://history-world.org/some_major_civil_war_battles.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_war_battles_of_1861_1862.php
Battles:
Chickamauga – Anathol
Chancelorsville – Markychen
Shiloh – Yarilee
Antietam – Edkerf
YOU MUST USE ALL THREE WEBSITES! I will be checking on your work and can tell if you did use all three
or not.
For the battles you must answer these questions in your report.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
When did the battle take place?
Where did the battle place?
Who was the General in charge on both sides?
Who was the victor?
How many people died?
Provide a description of the battle in two paragraphs
What was the outcome?
Provide a picture.
Title (that does not just include the name of the battle)
Rubric:
4
3
1
Student did not
follow the format
correctly.
Title is not
creative, and is
just the name of
the battle.
Student has
answered 6-7
questions in their
report.
2
Student followed
the format
correctly.
Title is unique,
creative, and
encompasses
what happened in
the battle in a
short blurb.
Student has
answered 4-5
questions in their
report.
Students has
answered all eight
questions in their
report and
provided a picture.
All facts in report
are accurate
Few to two errors
in mechanics or
spelling.
1-2 facts in report
are inaccurate.
3 to 4 errors in
mechanics or
spelling.
3-4 facts in report
are inaccurate.
5 to 6 errors in
mechanics or
spelling.
5 or more facts are
inaccurate.
More than 6
errors in
mechanics or
spelling.
Format
Title
Required Elements
Accuracy
Spelling,
Grammar,
Mechanics
Student has
answered less
than 4 questions
in report.
By Mr. Marcario
Date: 7/1/1863 – 7/3/1863
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Description of the Battle:
The Confederates were determined to break the spirit of the Union. They thought that if they achieved
enough victories against the Union enough European nations would see them as their own country. Lee
starts to gather his troops around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. However, due to a lack of information he
had no idea that the enemy was literally just around the corner from him. During the first day Lee sendt
a party to scout around when they run into the Union general Meade’s army. Suddenly the rest of the
Confederates formed the line and started firing upon the Union. The Union troops regrouped at higher
ground, ready to defend their position. Lee has his troop’s camp for the night to begin fighting the next
day.
On the second day Lee sent a group of elite fighters to capture a hill overlooking the Union troops. He
was met with strong resistance by the Union. After hours of fighting the Union troops held the position
and the Confederates retreated with heavy causalities. Nightfall was approaching and the Union had
held the line. Day three Lee convinced that the Union army was weak so he decided to attack the center
of the Union forces. They spent the morning firing cannons but by mid day the Union side stopped using
cannons. The confederates thought they had crippled the Union army and the army rushed ahead. As
they approached the Union cannons started to fire again and destroyed the Confederacy troops. By
nightfall Lee had ordered a retreat.
Outcome:
The North won the battle and it was the turning point in the war. Even though the war lasts for another
two years the South will no longer invade the Union, and they will be on the defensive from this point
on.
Deaths:
Total – 51,112 killed, wounded, missing, or captured
Union – 23,000
Confederate: 28,000
Picture: