2. First shots fired of the Civil War in South Carolina The Confederacy attacked the fort before supplies arrived Confederate Victory Civil War officially began

3. Battle lasted only one day Single bloodiest day during the Civil War Battle ended in a draw

4. Important Union Victory Confederacy lost control of the Mississippi River Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold along the Mississippi river

5. Confederacy tried to invade the North and were defeated General Pickett of the Confederacy led soldiers into the middle of Union forces known as “Pickett’s Charge” Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address after the battle in honor of the dead Union soldiers stating that the Union was worth fighting for

6. In your groups, you will create a comic strip. Now that you have learned about the important people, battles and events of the Civil war, you will develop a story from the Civil War era using a comic strip outline. The comic strip should have illustrations and words that lead the reader through the Civil War. You may create a story about the whole Civil War or about one specific event during the Civil War. Every member of your group should work together to complete this assignment.