Thursday, January 17, 2013

8th Grade - Journals 21-30

Journals 21-30

21. Choose one event that led to or caused the Civil War and describe it. State the event, and include dates, and names of individuals involved with that event.

22. If you were Jefferson David, what actions would you have taken to defend and protect the South? Keep in mind the circumstances.

23. Describe what life was like for soldiers during the Civil War. Use your homework as a guide.

24. How did the role of women during the Civil War change their social status after the war?

25. What do you suppose was the purpose or meaning of fighting such a bloody war?

26. Describe the 5 major battles of the Civil War. 1) Attack on Ft. Sumter 2) Battle of Hampton Roads 3) Battle of Vicksburg 4) Battle of Gettysburg 5) Battle at Appomattox Court House.

27. Describe the role of black soldiers during the Civil War.

28. Write a Civil War story using the following words: impact, homesick, menial, discrimination, segregated, and manufacturing (highlight or circle each vocabulary term)

29. Explain how the Civil War had a huge impact on generals, soldiers, family members, slaves, and women.

30. Describe one thing that you learned about the Civil War that sticks out in your mind? Why do you think it sticks out compared to the rest of the lessons?

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