My Brothers KeeperBY ISABELLE

Early Life

Virginia was born in Gettysburg in 1856

Background for the time period

It was during the Civil War (1861 – 1865)

Major Characters

Virginia – She is 8 years old and likes to write in a journal.

Jed – This is Virginia's older brother. He also likes to write and he like a girl named Jane Ellen.

Pa - He cares about both of his children.

The main problem

The main problem was Jed, Pa and Virginia deciding to go or not to go to Washington D.C.

Major event

Virginia wants to bring Jane Ellen to Washington D.C.

Major event

Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.

Major Event

Jed and Jane Ellen are getting married. This was good for Virginia because she wanted to bring Jane Ellen to Washington D.C.

How Did They Solve Their Problem?

The southern and northern states started working together and not fighting.

Most interesting part

It was during the Civil War.