THE CIVIL WAR
1861-1865
In 1861 the Civil War erupted because Americans could not peacefully settle their differences. It was a war that pitted brothers against brothers, cousins against cousins.  The Civil War brought about advancements in technology and industry which would thrust the United States into the modern era.
Topics you might want to research for additional information:

-The Civil War:http://americancivilwar.com/

-Images:   http://www.civilwarphotogallery.com/

-Timeline: http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/index.html

-Battles/Turning Points:
       http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/index.html
       http://www.civil-war.net/
-Generals:
      http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/army/ig/Selected-Union-Generals/
      http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/army/ig/Selected-Confederate-Generals/
-Medicine
      http://ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/features/medicine/cwsurgeon/
      http://www.civilwarhome.com/civilwarmedicineintro.htm
-Women:http://www.civilwarhome.com/bartonbio.htm
      http://www.usa-people-search.com/content-influential-people-in-nursing-clara-barton.aspx
             http://www.civilwarhome.com/dixbio.htm
-Music

-Technology:http://www.civilwarhome.com/civilwarweapons.htm
       http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/smallarms/ig/Civil-War-Weapons-Gallery/
-Ironclads:http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/monitor.htm
                   http://americancivilwar.com/monitor.html

-Maps

-Women/Roles during War

-African-Americans

-Abraham Lincoln:http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/index.html
                             http://americancivilwar.com/north/abe_lincoln.html
-Jefferson Davis: http://americancivilwar.com/south/jeffdavi.html

-The Valley of the Shadow 
http://www.iath.virginia.edu/vshadow2/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Fossler 4/04


Concepts:

How uneven distribution of productive resources influenced the course and consequences of the Civil War

How the influence of technology played a role in the Civil War

How civil rights and liberties were restricted and expanded during the Civil War

How the Civil War began redefining American democarcy
 

Discover:

Contributions of key individuals, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Ulyssess S. Grant

Importance of the Emancipation Proclamation and how it changed Northerners' view of the war

Why the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war

How the war changed the roles of various groups in society