1. Causes of
The American
Civil War Projects

2. Virtual Museum Good Bad
Due to the large number of wounded, surgeons became proficient at performing amputations; in many cases an amputation could be performed in ten minutes. The number of wounded needing attention and the lack of water in many cases meant there was no attempt to wash hands or instruments between procedures. The lack of hygiene, antibiotics and sterile procedures created a large chance of infection; however, it has been estimated that as many as 75% of the amputees survived. Tools like the ones pictured above were used to perform the amputations.
This is a Civil War cannon

3. Film Poster
Film Poster: Imagine you are a Hollywood film director making a film about one of the causes of the American Civil War. Produce a cinema poster advertising your film. Include (a) A bold title for the film; (b) A cast list outlining the main characters in the film and which actors play them; (c) Quotes from film reviewers highlighting why the film is so important and fantastic.

4. President’s Tombstone
Must Include:
Name of the president.
Birth and Death Dates.
Terms and Years in Office
Accomplishments
Policies linked to constitutional goals
Failures
Famous Quotes
Pictures

5. Civil War Board Game

6. Diorama
Pick a Civil War battle from the list and build a replica of the battle on cardboard.
Shiloh
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Vicksburg
Suggested Sites
Civil War Soldiers
Civil War Battles

7. American Civil War Choice Projects
Design a museum exhibit to teach about a topic from the pre or during the American Civil War time periods. Include a detailed description for each artifact that you put into your museum. Your exhibit should engage museum visitors, so be creative and consider adding an interactive feature to your exhibit.
Underground Railroad – What were the experiences of all the parties involved?
Abolitionists – What actions did they take to further their cause?
North vs. South – How and why were they different?
Bleeding Kansas – How was the turmoil in Kansas an example of conflict throughout the US?
Compromise of 1850 – What was it? What effect did it have on the country? Was it successful?
Missouri Compromise– What was it? What effect did it have on the country? Was it successful?
Gettysburg Address – Why is it remembered as such an influential speech?
Lincoln’s Life and Death – How did he rise in the ranks to become president and what shaped his views on slavery?
Emancipation Proclamation – What effect did it have on our country? How did it change the lives of slaves?
Agricultural Technology of the Civil War – What tools were plantation owners using to make their farms efficient and profitable?
Military Technology & Life on the Battlefield – What was life like for soldiers? What military weapons and tactics were used?
Civil War Medicine & Nursing – How did nurses care for wounded soldiers during the Civil War? If you were injured, what were your chances of survival?
Clara Barton – Why do we remember her?
Uniforms and Fashions – What did the soldiers wearin the north and south? Was fashion for women different in the north and south? Rich vs. poor fashion?
Music, Art, and Poetry of the Civil War – What music, art and poetry were created or favored during the time period? What memorable pieces are still admired today?
Other projects to consider…
Film Poster: Imagine you are a Hollywood film director making a film about one of the causes of the American Civil War. Produce a cinema poster advertising your film. Include (a) A bold title for the film; (b) A cast list outlining the main characters in the film and which actors play them; (c) Quotes from film reviewers highlighting why the film is so important and fantastic.
President’s Tombstone Project.
American Civil War Board Game
Civil War Diorama