Download Civil War Biographies and Simulation

Directions: Log on to http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/. From there, answer the
questions below in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1.) Click on “The War” in the left-hand side of the screen. When the page loads,
click on “Biographies” on the left side. A list of important people from the
Civil War will show up. Click on the people listed below, read their
biography, and explain their role during the Civil War. Minimum 25 words for
each.
Person
Explain their role during the Civil War
John Wilkes
Booth
Jefferson
Davis
Ulysses S.
Grant
Robert E. Lee
David
Farragut
Nathan
Bedford
Forrest
William
Sherman
Stonewall
Jackson
Abraham
Lincoln
Sam Watkins
William
Brownlow
Isham Harris
Use this website to find information
http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/people/william_brownlow
Use this website to find information
http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entry.php?rec=608
2.) Scroll back up to the top of the page and click on “Historical Documents” on the
left hand side and then click “Sullivan Ballou Letter” on the new menu that appears.
This is a letter written by a Union soldier to his wife and son back home. Read the
letter, then give your reaction to what you read—did you think it was sweet? Too
verbose? Make sure you read the information after the letter as well—you may be
surprised to see what happens to his wife afterward.
Reaction to the Letter:
3.) Scroll back up to the top of the page and click on “Fact Page” on the left hand
side and read the screen that appears. This is a page of random trivia about the Civil
War. Read through the ENTIRE page, then indicate which three facts you found most
interesting below:
a.) Fact 1:
b.) Fact 2:
c.) Fact 3:
Civil War Simulation
▪ In this activity you will learn about the main battles of the Civil War.
• As you progress through the simulation, complete this table in as much detail as you can.
• The first row is done for you.
You will use the following website:
http://www.activehistory.co.uk/Miscellaneous/menus/Year_9/american_civil_war/ga
me/frameset.htm
Year
Date
Battle
1861
July 21
First Battle of Bull Run
1862
March 8-9
Battle of Hampton Roads
April 6-7
Battle of Shiloh
June 25July 1
The Seven Days Battle
State in
which
fought
Virginia
Victor
(Confederate /
Union)
Confederate
Detail about the battle (Minimum 25 words per battle)
A large Union army was halted by a much smaller force
commanded by General 'Stonewall' Jackson. The Unionist
troops then fled back to Washington in panic. It was now
clear to both sides that they need to strengthen their armies
to secure a decisive victory.
1863
1864
Aug. 2830
Second Battle of Bull Run
Sep. 1618
Battle of Antietam
December
11-15
Battle of Fredericksburg
Apr. 30May 6
Battle of Chancellorsville
May 18July 4
Siege of Vicksburg
July 1-3
Battle of Gettysburg
Nov
Battle of Chattanooga
May 8-21
Battle of Spotsylvania
Sherman’s March to the
Sea
1865
Apr. 9
Battle of Appomattox
Courthouse