Dead confederates at Dunker Church -- Battle of Antietam Sept 1862
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Advanced US HistoryMonday
After returning and discussing recent quizzes, we examined both the advantages and disadvantages of the North and South at the onset of war, as well as the Northern strategy for victory (anaconda plan, Richmond, Tennessee, and Mississippi). Class concluded with a reading of a famous primary source from Sullivan Ballou, a union soldier killed at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Tuesday
Presentations begin today with a number of early setbacks for the Union, key battles in 1861-62. Battles include First and Second Bull Run, Shiloh, Peninsular Campaign, and Antietam).
Wednesday
Quiz #2
1862-63 Presentations Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg
Thursday
Class today focused on the Battle of Gettysburg. We discussed the three days of battle, and how Pickett's charge represented the "high water mark" of the war. Lee's retreat on July 4th marked the last time the confederates would attack on union soil.
Friday
1864-65 Presentations.
image courtesy soldierstudies.org
American Studies
Monday
Continue work on Civil War Presentations -- Presentation Lab
Tuesday
Class discussion of a comparison of north and south, northern strategy for victory, etc.
Assignment: Weapons/Medical Care in the Civil War worksheet
Wednesday
1861-62 Presentations. These early battles were, in many cases, major setbacks for the union and cast doubt on whether or not the war was worth fighting and if the Union could be preserved.
Thursday
Quiz #2
Friday
"Glory" -- this film focuses on the exploits of the 54th Massachusetts regiment, the first regiment including soldiers of color in American history.
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