Introduction
Standard 8-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the multiple events that led to the Civil War.
In this WebQuest you will learn more in depth about the Civil War. You are expected to watch the videos indicated and open the pictures, or links accordingly. Knowledge is power and learning about your own heritage is important. Make sure you pay close attention to the details because they will come up as questions later on! Have fun & enjoy while you learn about the Civil War...
Task
Causes of the Civil War
Many individuals argue that slavery was the cause of the Civil War. However, slavery was just one of the many causes of the Civil War. The following link will take you to a web page that goes more in debth over the complaints, constitutational questions, tarrifs and nulification crisis, the ecnomy and also slavery itself. These are some of the major causes of the Civil War. Make sure to READ and make notes.
Important People
Many important figueres played a huge role in the Civil War. The following link will have a list of individuals who in some way or another had major influence in the Civil War. You are required to click on their name. Once you click on their name a short biography about who they are and how they contributed to the Civil War will be listed. You are required to read and make notes.
The following three individuals are the ones that you need to click on:
1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Robert E. Lee
3. Ulysess S. Grant
Important Flags
Don't Tread Me.... Click on the image below, it will take you to a cite that will give you more information in regards to the meaning behind this flag, and how it palyed an important roll
The Rebel Flag also played a huge significance in the Civil War. Click in the following image, it will open up a cite with information about the Rebel flag and it's meaning.
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important battles of the Civil War. Although it only lasted 3 days, it still played a huge role in the Union victory. Watch the first 10 minutes of the following video.
[video:https://youtu.be/ZkmMYUcixhA]
The Gettysburg Address is considered one of "The Greatest speech in the world". Click on the link above and read about this speech.
The Nat Turner Rebellion
The Nat Turner Rebellion, spread the fear of slave revolts throughout the South. Many historians claim that this could also be count as one of the causes of the Civil War. They claim that many "Masters" were so cruel with their slave, which is why they had so many rules as well. Click on the picture below. Read about Nat Turner and the Nat Turner Rebellion.
Conclusion
After reading and watching the short clips assigned in the previous task's, you are now ready to answer the following questions accordingly.
Civil War Questionare
1. Name three major causes of the Civil War? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Who was the president at the time the Civil War broke out? How did he play an important role in the break out of the war? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The South's army was given a name, what was the name of the Southern States Army? _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Who was the General who led the South ? Did he have prior military experience? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Who was the General who led the North? Did he have prior military experience? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What was the meaning behind the "Don't Tread on Me" flag? Was it used as a form of propaganda to get more people to join the fight? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. What was the meaning of the "Rebel" flag also known as the "Conferederate" flag? Was it used as a form of proganda to get more people to join the fight? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. How did the Battle of Gettysburg contribute to the vicotry of the Union? How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. When was the Gettysburg address given? How did the public react to this speech? Who gave this incredible speech?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Who was Nat Turner? How did the Nat Turner Rebellion affect the sentiment towards Slaves being able to read, and gather together? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________