The Civil War

Identify the characters in this cartoon.

Describe what you see.

Analyze the societal issues represented by these characters.

What does the map represent? Identify the characters in this cartoon.

What are they fighting over?What are the political leaders’ views regarding slavery,

and popular sovereignty?

What was the significance of the firing at Fort Sumter?

Why was it important for President Lincoln not give up Fort Sumter to the South?

What major river can you identify in the picture?

Describe the battle scene.

Why was it important to secure this river?

This battle was the turning point of the war. Describe the scene.

How did this battle affect the outcome of the war?

Did the surrender of General Lee change the way the South viewed slavery?

Describe the scene.

The Civil War of the North and South was referred to as the war between brothers. Soldiers from both sides fought for their beliefs. Write a paragraph about one of the slides that made the greatest impression on you.