1. The Civil War Scrapbook of Name

2. The word antebellum comes from two Latin words – ante, meaning before, and bellum, meaning war. The Antebellum Period in the United States were the years before, and leading up to, the Civil War – the early 1800s, in general. Choose one of the articles at http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/Antebellum+Period and write a one-paragraph summary below, describing what some aspects of North Carolina life were like in the years before the Civil War. http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/Antebellum+Period Source: http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/antebellum-architecture http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/antebellum-architecture Visit the photo link, copy one photo above, and write a caption here. Paragraph here …

3. As new states were brought into the union during the 1800s, the interests of the South were in danger of being outvoted in Washington, D.C. Look at the map. Edit the subtitle above to show how many Slave states and how many Free States were part of the United States in the year 1860. Source: http://go.grolier.com/map?id=mh00120&pid=gohttp://go.grolier.com/map?id=mh00120&pid=go Balance of Power in the Senate: Write a caption here mentioning the first state to secede, and what date the event occurred.

4. Find a photo related to the Civil War in America, 1861-1865. Place it at right. Write a short caption in this text box explaining the photo’s connection to the Civil War in America. Copy source link below. Find a photo related to the Civil War in America, 1861-1865. Place it at left. Write a short caption in this text box explaining the photo’s connection to the Civil War in America. Copy source link below. Source:

5. Find a photo related to the Civil War in America, 1861-1865. Place it at right. Write a short caption in this text box explaining the photo’s connection to the Civil War in America. Copy source link below. Find a photo related to the Civil War in America, 1861-1865. Place it at left. Write a short caption in this text box explaining the photo’s connection to the Civil War in America. Copy source link below. Source:

6. Read the article at the link below. Write one sentence here telling what this machine is, who invented it, and in what year. Source: http://www.eliwhitney.org/museum/eli-whitney/cotton-ginhttp://www.eliwhitney.org/museum/eli-whitney/cotton-gin

7. Find a quote from the article below that supports the statement that this invention “changed society for the worse.” Paste the quote here in quotation marks. Source: http://www.eliwhitney.org/museum/eli-whitney/cotton-ginhttp://www.eliwhitney.org/museum/eli-whitney/cotton-gin “… invention would change society for the worse.”

8. The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/slavery_thumbnails.ht ml http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/leaders_thumbnails.ht ml http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/soldiering_thumbnails. html Look at artifacts from the Civil War period in the categories linked above Choose an item from 3 more collections, and provide information as stated.

9. Look at artifacts from the Civil War period in the categories linked above Choose an item from 3 more collections, and provide information as stated. The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … The artifact above is … Describe your own observations in detail here. This item was significant during the Civil War because … http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/lincoln_thumbnails.ht ml http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/life_thumbnails.html http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/homer_thumbnails.ht ml OR http://www.civilwar.si.ed u/brady_thumbnails.htm l

10. Source: http://www.civilwar.si.edu/timeline.htmlhttp://www.civilwar.si.edu/timeline.html 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 Major Events of 1861 listed here (abridged form).

11. Choose to take a closer look at one of the selected turning points available at http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.ne t/Turning+Points Read the article and the related map resources to get a better understanding of one of the battles. For the battle you choose: First give a brief overview of the event (2 sentences or fewer). Then use information from each source to compile a “newspaper-style” account of the event, (2-4 sentences) including major highlights and at least one quote from an eyewitness or leader connected to the battle. Indicate the source of each quote as part of your writing (example: “according to John Doe, eyewitness to the event, ‘…’” or “according to General Sherman, ‘...’”) Finally, mention at least one result of the event, (2 sentences) (could include changes in strategy for a certain side, changes in the overall war, or changes in a certain person’s career, etc.). (More on next page.) Title Brief Overview (2 sentences or fewer to summarize – include as much information as possible using “rich” wording) “Newspaper-Style” Account of the Event (2-4 sentences - describe major highlights and including at least one quote) Use only information from the sources provided. Outcomes and Results (2 sentences – name the winning side, and mention at least one change in strategy, overall victory, or career as a result of the events of this particular battle Turning Points Page 1

12. Take a closer look at a place that has an important connection to the Civil War. For this page, choose from the list of selected places from the previous page. Place Describe the location of the battlefield, fort, city, or other place. Be sure to include the year when important events took place at this location, and describe which leaders or other individuals were involved. Describe the overall significance of the place to some aspect of the Civil War. Include above a map of your chosen place, with source here. Turning Points Page 2

13. Observations and Proof about Civil War Groups Several categories of individuals impacted life during the Civil War. Read at least 2 articles from selected sources about one of these groups. Note any important roles or accomplishments of individuals in the group, and give proof from one or both articles for your statement. Roles or Contributions Evidence from Text Article 1: Article 2: Group Name Here in the Civil War

14. Observations and Proof about Civil War Leaders Several individuals played significant roles in the Civil War. Read at least 2 articles from selected sources about one of these leaders. Note any important roles or accomplishments of the individual, and give proof from one or both articles for your statement. Roles or Contributions Evidence from Text Article 1: Article 2: Leader Name Here

15. Use this space to analyze a photo from selected sources. Include Who, What, When, Where, and Why from your own observations and from any information connected to the photo (caption, etc.) Read the article Snapshot in Time: How to Study a Photo at http://www.nc museumofhisto ry.org/collateral /articles/S09.a.snapshot.in.tim e.pdf http://www.nc museumofhisto ry.org/collateral /articles/S09.a.snapshot.in.tim e.pdf WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? Photo Source:

16. Close to Home: North Carolina Connections Use resources at http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/+North+Ca rolina+Perspectives http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/+North+Ca rolina+Perspectives to find items related to North Carolina’s role in the Civil War. Add images or text boxes above for at least 3 items that interest you from these sources. Copy source link(s) below each item.

17. Read a letter or group of letters from a North Carolina soldier during the Civil War years at http://cinch.nclive.org/timemap/civil_war/ http://cinch.nclive.org/timemap/civil_war/ A Soldier’s Own Words … In paragraph form, briefly describe the soldier who wrote the letter, when it was written, to whom, and some of the topics mentioned. Include your own ideas, feelings, questions, or opinions after reading the letter(s).

18. NC ISSUES Choose an article related to the Civil War in North Carolina from http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/ +North+Carolina+Perspectives http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/ +North+Carolina+Perspectives and write an abstract of the article. In the abstract, state the main topic, at least 2 “highlights” supporting the main topic, and include information about where the article appeared (magazine, other source, etc). Abstract of Article Here Include in paragraph form: Title of article and main topic At least 2 highlights supporting the main topic Information about where the article appeared Add a photo above related to this issue with caption here.

19. North Carolina Connections, 1 Read the article The Civil War, Memory, and Lieutenant Mangum and answer the questions from the article. You can use the additional pages following for answers as needed. Some of the questions require additional research. Add your sources to a text box on this page. What do you think about when you think of the Civil War? Do you have an ancestor who fought? How do you think the war affected those who fought in it? How might it have impacted men, women, and children beyond the battlefield? Does your family have any connections to a freedmen’s colony? Look around your community. Is there a Civil War site—the grave of a soldier, a house that stood in the 1860s, or the scene of a battle, wartime industry, or other activity—near your school or home? Did your county erect a monument to soldiers? Have you heard local legends or ghost stories about the war? In what other ways might we remember what happened 150 years ago? Add a photo above related to North Carolina and the Civil War with caption and source here. The Civil War, Memory, & Lieutenant Mangum

20. North Carolina Connections, 2 Copy a question from the previous page and enter answers in sentence form below. The Civil War, Memory, & Lieutenant Mangum

21. North Carolina Connections, 3 Copy a question from the previous page and enter answers in sentence form below. The Civil War, Memory, & Lieutenant Mangum

22. NC PLACES Choose a historical marker related to the Civil War in North Carolina from http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/ +North+Carolina+Perspectives http://curriculumconnections.ccsnc.wikispaces.net/ +North+Carolina+Perspectives and write a short essay about the featured place. In the essay, give the county and highway location of the marker, and describe how the location, building or business relates to the Civil War in North Carolina. Write an essay describing a North Carolina place that was important during the Civil War. Include the county and highway location of the place and how the location, building, or business relates to the Civil War in North Carolina. Add a photo of the historical marker with caption here.

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