The+Civil+War

6/2/11 - Do Now - **I See:**
 * **Opening Activity:**
 * 1) 2 men holding cigars
 * 2) gold frame
 * 3) box w/felt lining
 * 4) men wearing black and green clothes- different uniforms
 * 5) men wearing black hats
 * 6) men are sitting
 * 7) men are not smiling, they look like they are surprised.

- **It Means:**
 * 1) they are "smoking buddies"
 * 2) a preserved golden frame of a picture of two important men in the Civil War.
 * 3) soldiers
 * 4) good friends
 * 5) they were doing something secret
 * 6) the photo is not real
 * 7) they are **brothers- twins**
 * 8) **the man on the right fought for the Union**
 * 9) **the man on the left fought for the Confederates**

- I think this is very weird to see two brothers fight on opposing forces. Did they dislike each other? Why did they choose different forces? - war = splitting everyone apart- families - difference of opinion? - slavery - Antietam - Battle of Antietam- bloodiest battle in American history- 34,000 Americans killed - anti-slave - if you were in the U.S. at the time, you would be involved in the Civil War


 * **Robert E. Lee**

- Mr. Hurley: //Pretend that Massachusetts has seceded for reasons which you disagree (the right of states to determine whether or not to allow slavery). You are asked by the President to uphold the Constitution by commanding the US Army which will re-take Massachusetts by force. Do you accept this job from the President or do you resign and return to Massachusetts to defend it against the US Army? Why?// //-// Me: I feel like I would lean towards the side where I would return to Massachusetts to defend it against the US Army. I say this because although I would like Massachusetts to go back and join the Union, I would never want to kill people I know and respect, even if that means crushing my feelings and thoughts for my disagreement towards their decision.


 * They are not fighting for slavery anymore, they are fighting for their lives.


 * **Soldiers**


 * 1)  My guess: 7 years old Actual: 6 years old
 * 2)  My guess: 13 years old Actual: 10 years old
 * 3)  My guess: 15 years old Actual: 12 years old
 * 4)  My guess: 19 years old Actual: 15 years old

6/6/11

Civil War Themes

‍4) Fellow Americans or Traitors ... or both?
Secession Acts of the Thirteen Confederate States - ordinances to dissolve the union between the state itself and other states united with it under the Constitution of the U.S. - they all want ordinances - many include "our lord" ||< * Differences - some have more sections than others so some states may demand more ordinance than others - Florida- wants to withdraw from the Confederacy - Other states want to dissolve the union between the state itself and other states united with it. - Tennessee- wants to declare independence; lists what they want to happen in order. - Missouri- wants to dissolve political ties between the state itself and the U.S - Kentucky- declaring independence with their own rights and liberties ||
 * < * Similarities

APPARTS ANALYSIS CHART Texas

created? || - February 1, 1861 A.D. - in convention at Austin || What do you already know about it? || - Texas can secede anytime as long as the majority of the people agree. || source created? || - Federal Government - Union || produced? || - to declare that they were dissolving the Union between the State of Texas and the other States united under the Constitution of the U.S.A. || What point is it conveying? || - the Federal Government has failed to provide protection either to the persons of their people upon an exposed frontier or the property of their citizens - the action of the Northern States of the Union is violating the compact between this state and the guarantees of the Constitution - the power of the Federal Government is being sought to be made a weapon with which to strike down the interested and property of the people of Texas and slave-holding States instead of permitting it to be their shield against outrage an aggression || source important? || - it showed the importance of using powers correctly and not using it against the people of their state. - it expressed the ideas of Texas and explained why they wanted to secede. ||
 * Analytical Questions || Answer and Evidence ||
 * A uthor: Who created the source? || - The people of the State of Texas (mainly delegates) ||
 * P lace: Where and when was it
 * P rior Knowledge:
 * A udience: For whom was this
 * R eason: Why was this source
 * T he Main Idea:
 * S ignificance: Why is this

APPARTS ANALYSIS CHART Louisiana

created? || - adopted in convention at Baton Rouge - January 26, 1861 || What do you already know about it? || - Louisiana was a slave state || source created? || - the Union || produced? || - to declare that they were dissolving the union between the State of Louisiana and other States united with it under the Constitution of the U.S.A. || What point is it conveying? || - that the ordinance passed by them and all laws and all ordinances by which the State of Louisiana became a member if the Federal Union, be repealed and abrogated - the state is in full possession and exercise of all those rights of sovereignty which appertain to a free and independent State. || source important? || - it tells me that Louisiana wanted to become its own free and independent state - it tells me that any law that doesn't follow the ordinance will remain a\in force and have the same effect as if the ordinance had not been passed || > - For Texas, I can understand why they are seceding because they give many reasons that back up their point. They think the Federal Government is misusing their power, the Federal Government is failing to protect their citizens and the Northern states are violating the Constitution. I would sign on to this Secession Act if I lived in the state of Texas, although I would wonder about how we would survive if we did secede.
 * Analytical Questions || Answer and Evidence ||
 * A uthor: Who created the source? || - the people of the State of Louisiana ||
 * P lace: Where and when was it
 * P rior Knowledge:
 * A udience: For whom was this
 * R eason: Why was this source
 * T he Main Idea:
 * S ignificance: Why is this
 * Reflection: //Does the reasoning behind each of these Acts make sense to you? Why or why not? Would you sign on to these Secession Acts if you lived in the state it represents?//

- For Louisiana, it makes no sense and seem like they want to secede because other states are seceding. They give no specific reasoning as to why they, as an independent state, want to secede besides the reason of wanting to be a free and independent state and that they want any ties with other states to be dissolved. I wouldn't sign on to this Secession Act because I don't think it would get passed.


 * The Civil War Timeline - 1861

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 * Strategies for War:

- I think the South's strategy sounds better in terms of the better plan even though their plans didn't work since they lost the war. The South's strategy is more effective because they seemed to have their minds set on how long they can stay in the battlefield .They know when enough is enough. They try to find another way to escape the North's plans by finding an even better idea in response. Although they may not start something, they know how to respond most of the time.
 * North || South ||
 * The North tended to use different resources and liked to defend the waters using blockades. The North would also try to out a siege on a city they wanted to capture. Although the opponent was stronger, the North wouldn't back off so quickly. || The South liked to try to add allies and have other European nations help them out. The South would build boat runners in response to blockades to "run" through the North's defense. They would retreat whenever necessary in the face of a stronger opponent. ||


 * Technology and War:

1) What purpose the new technology served 2) How it changed the way war was fought 3) The importance of this weapon to the overall picture of the Civil War

- minié balls 1) When shot, it does great damage. 2) It was a different type of bullet used that made a big impact when shot. 3) Changed the types of bullets used in the war.

- Union balloons 1) It allowed observers to see up to 6 miles. 2) Observers got to see more action and could see things coming ahead of time. 3) It encouraged the use of camouflage, which was a great strategy in fighting.

- ironclads 1) Used for defending in the water. 2) The North had better defense in the water. It was harder to attack ironclads. 3) The South had to design boat runners in response to blockades.

- submarine//- Hunley// 1) Used for traveling in the water during a battle. 2) Soldiers could travel underwater as well. 3) There were many different ways to travel in the water.

- Gatling gun 1) Was used as an early machine gun. It could shoot 200 times per minute. Used by the North. 2) Gives more chances of hitting someone. 3) Many new guns were being invented.

- bullet-shaped ammunition 1) Better way of hitting opponents. Travels in a straighter line. 2) Soldiers used these types of ammunition instead of round balls. 3) Different types of ammunition were being invented.

- shrapnel 1) Soldiers didn't have to be as close to throw these. 2) Easier for soldiers to hit opponents without being that close. 3) Many different ways of attacking were starting to appear.

//Can new, better technology take the place of experienced quality soldiers? Why or why not?// - I don't think so, because you need experienced soldiers in order to create new, better technology. Without experience, you wouldn't know if the technology actually is better. In order to create new, better technology, you must first know how to make it better by knowing the information and experience it.

6/7/11- Do Now

1) //What was the strategy for the Union in fighting the war? What was the strategy for the Confederacy? Which do you think would be more effective? Why?//

- Anaconda Plan- blockade - Takes a LONG TIME - Union Navy- Cotton Diplomacy - Defeat their homes - Robert E. Lee- General; Father's best friend- George Washington - Spent time kicking the s#&* out of the Union in the War
 * Union: the North would continue fighting even though they have lost a lot of troops;
 * Confederacy: the South would retreat when necessary in the face of a stronger opponent; they like to make allies with other European nations.

- I think the Confederate's strategy is more effective because they know when they must stop. Instead of continuing to fight when many troops have been lost, they retreat in order to save other troops from any more deaths. They also know how to makes bomds between other European nations, that way when they are in trouble, they can get help.

2) //Make a list of reasons supporting and opposing the use of new technology during the Civil War.// Supporting: - there are new ways of attacking - there are new ways to defend - it encouraged more technology to be made - new ideas

Opposing: - you need experience in order to know what type of weapon will work best - you need feedback - it takes time to make them - sometimes, original things are the best versions - some new technologies are only created for one side, so the other force is at a disadvantage

- Camouflage Tents - Gatling Gun - Ironclads - Balloons - Rifle muskets

3) //According to what you've already learned, who do you think was winning the Civil War by 1863? Why do you think that?// - I think the Confederates won a few battes in a row and seemed like they were going to win, but the Union seemed to pull through.

- Confederates: - Robert e. Lee - Advantages: - defense, suvival, fighting in their territory - competent officers- most Army officers were from the South


 * //Why did so many people die in the Civil War?//

- new technology and weapons - the formation of the lines in the army- a straight line - die easier

6/8/11- Do Now Mr. Hurley: How and why did the Confederacy's strategy for fighting the Cicl War change in 1863? Be SUPER SPECIFIC! Me: The Confederacy used to retreat a lot because they felt they needed to retreat when the Union was too strong. Now, they decided to fight back. - started winning - shoes - Gen. Lee needed to invade the North for shoes. - Gettysburg, PA - Battle of Gettysburg- biggest, bloodiest battle in U.S. History; turning point of the Civil War

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Questions and Answers:

//**Part A: A Soldier's View of Gettysburg **// - Elisha Hunt Rhodes rose to command of his regiment at the end of the war, serving the Union.
 * 1. ** What part did Elisha Hunt Rhodes play at Gettysburg?

- He told his troops that it's "All for the Union" and that this rebellion had to to be put down.
 * 2. ** How was he able to justify the suffering endured by the Union troops?

- He thanked God and said that Gettysburg would cure the Rebels of any desires to invade the North again.
 * 3. ** How did he respond to the Union victory?

- Alexander felt that he must resign from his position in the Union and go serve for his people, which meant he had to become a Confederate.
 * //Part B: The Call to Duty //**
 * 1. ** How did Edward Porter Alexander feel about Georgia's secession?

- He was told not to leave and that he doesn't have to fight against his own people, as long as he kept out in the coast on fortification duty.
 * 2. ** What option did the U.S. Army provide Alexander to avoid becoming involved in the conflict?

- He said that he would be seen as a "coward" and that he must go and stand his chances by fighting for the South's "liberty".
 * 3. ** How did he justify his choice?

- Captain W. T. Magruder first served for the Union but then he resigned after the Emancipation Proclamation and switched over to the Confederacy.
 * //Part C: Changes in Loyalty //**
 * 1. ** Consider Andrew Baker's vivid descriptions of the valiant behavior exhibited in the chaos of battle. Describe the actions of Captain W. T. Magruder. Speculate on his motivations for fighting in both armies before his death at Gettysburg.

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 * 2. ** Why did Captain John Moore not give the order to charge? How might you have felt in his place?

- You get better evidence of their experience and it's easier to picture what they are describing. You can compare the different views of people and how they reacted to the situation. Textbooks are more boring and may change parts of stories. - Yes, the reader and participant become one and it's like the reader is in the participant's shoes.
 * //All Parts //**** 1. ** How does reading these personal accounts compare with reading summaries of Civil War battles in textbooks? Do they make you more aware of the personal suffering of the participants?

- There are different views on things so things can be taken and perceived differently. - Some people may lie to make the story sound more interesting. - You may not get the information that comes straight to the point.
 * 2. ** What are some disadvantages of relying on personal accounts of historical events?

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Questions and Answers:

- After 2 years.
 * 1. ** How long after the battle did Lincoln give his address?

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2. ** What did he say about the men who were buried in the cemetery? - He said that the men were very brave to devote their lives to fight for their people.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3. ** How did he give meaning to their sacrifice? - He kept thanking the troops for their dedication and devotion.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4. ** What was it that Lincoln wanted the people of the United States to do for the dead soldiers? - He wanted the people to continue fighting for the birth of a new freedom and that government of the people, by the people, should not perish from the earth.

6/8/11- HW - Battle of Gettysburg Cover

6/9/11- Do Now: Mr. Hurley : Explain how the Emancipation Proclamation was a STRATEGETIC move on the part of Abraham Lincoln and not necessarily a moral move because he felt compassion for the slaves? Be SUPER SPECIFIC! Me : That way they could encourage the slaves to help fight the war to get other slaves free.

- This way, so Britain will not join the war and help the South fight because Britian opposed slavery too. - If Britain joined the South, then they would take over the North and the South would've won the war. - E.P.- slaves were freed in rebelling states. - Border States didn't rebel but had slaves. - Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri. - The war was first about State's Rights --> E.P.- made ware about Slavery - North = no slavery - South = slavery

- The flaw in the Emancipation Proclamation was about the Border States - If the Border States did not rebel, they belonged to the North - Border States = have slaves - E.P. = wants no slaves, but have slaves in the North. - Hypocrites- they are fighting for no slaves when they have slaves themselves. After knowing about the flaw, Lincoln decided to take away citizens' rights- Martial Law
 * What was the Emancipation Proclamation's flaw?