BLOG 18: THE END OF THE CIVIL WAR

Once the American Civil War battles were over it did not mean that everything went back to normal. What do you think were some of the challenges that may have faced our country after Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S Grant at Appomattox Courthouse?

BLOG 17: PICKETT'S CHARGE

After reading the excerpt from the Killer Angels and watching part of the movie Gettysburg you know that General Robert E. Lee's last attempt to win the Battle of Gettysburg ended in failure for Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virgina.  However, you are fortunate to be able to look at the events over time and understand the end results.

Put yourself in Robert E. Lee's shoes and make a case as to why you believe his battle plan on the last day of Gettysburg would be successful. 

* Keep in mind that a few of Lee's Generals said his plan would not work.

BLOG 16: LINCOLN VS. DAVIS

Compare and contrast President Abraham Lincoln with President Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War.

You will have to do some independent research on both of the wartime leaders.



***Remember you must have a minimum of 50 words in your paragraph.

BLOG 15: LINCOLN AND THE UNION

What do you think Abraham Lincoln meant when he said on March 4 1861, "I now hold in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution that the Union of these States is perpetual...It follows from these views that no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union..."



***You will need to look up any unknown words.

BLOG 14: TOTAL WAR

What is TOTAL WAR and how does it relate to the American Civil War?

Use your book, the internet and library resources to help you research this question.