Unit 9 Civil War
The Endangered Union 1860-1865
The Civil War
Students can explain significant events of the Civil War.
firing on Fort Sumter
the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg
Emancipation Proclamation
Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House
assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Student understands the:
Abraham Lincoln's ideas about liberty, equality, union, and government as contained in his first and second inaugural addresses and the Gettysburg Address
Jefferson Davis's ideas as contained in his inaugural address
leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders: Abraham Lincoln
contributions of significant political, social, and military leaders: Frederick Douglass
of American music that reflect society in different eras: the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
significant individuals: Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln
heroes: congressional Medal of Honor recipients William Carney and Philip Bazaar