Beginnings of the Civil War

Beginnings of the Civil War

Read pages 17-22 in the A History of Us: War, Terrible War book and answer the following questions in PEAC ON YOUR OWN PAPER.

Level One questions:

1. What was the first fort captured? What state was it in?

2. What was the experience level of the soldiers at Bull Run?

3. How did reinforcements arrive for the Confederacy at Bull Run?

Level Two questions:

1. What was the mindset of the Northern troops? Provide evidence that supports your answer.

2. Why did many believe that the Civil War was going to be short? Provide evidence that supports your answer.

Level Three question:

1. How is the first Battle of the Civil War different than the battles during the Revolutionary War? Remember to use evidence.

*Create a flow map with details, detailing the first events of the Civil War.