Warm Up You will receive an info graphic titled “A Solders Pay” (Page 456), and answer comprehension questions. What happens to a soldiers pay as he moves up the ranks? Why might Union Recruiters put up posters offering a sign up bonus? Name some items you could buy today with a Civil War private monthly salary.

Administrative Items 1. Current Events due next Tuesday 11/22

Objective: SWBAT understand how the Union responded to defeats in the East in 1862.

War in the Eastern States While the two sides fought for control of the Tennessee and the Mississippi River, The Union was trying to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond Virginia, close to the Union. Why would each side want control of the Mississippi River? What did it have to offer? (Turn and talk)

Early Confederate Victories Southern victories in the East were largely the result of the leadership of Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall” Jackson. The two generals knew the terrain and could move forces quickly Lee and Jackson were also experts in inspiring troops, which lead Confederate forces to defeat much larger Union forces.

In 1862, Confederate forces enjoyed a string of impressive victories in Virginia, each over a different Union general. Supporting examples: Confederates turned back General George B. McClellan at the Seven Days Battle. Defeated General John Pope at the Second Battle of Bull Run Defeated General Ambrose Burnside at Fredericksburg. In May 1863, Lee’s army defeated a Union force twice its size

Interpret the following quote by President Lincoln “My God, my god”, Lincoln said when he learned of the defeat, “What will the country say!?”

Guided Practice As a class, we will popcorn read the passages “Lee Invaded Maryland” and “The Battle of Antietam” on page 462 of the textbook. Upon completion of the reading, we will answer the following comprehension questions: Why would Jefferson Davis’s goal be to move his troops into Union territory? What was Lee’s plan once he arrived in Maryland? Why did his plan not work? What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

Independent Practice Consult the map titled “The War in the East, 1862-1863” on page 462. Answer the following comprehension question: What does the map suggest about the difficulty of invading enemy territory? Explain your answer in a 4-6 sentence paragraph using evidence from todays lesson as well as the text.

Group Work Consulting the same map, Answer the question your group is assigned: Group 1- Which battle took place closed to the Union capital at Washington D.C.? Why is this significant? Group 2- How far apart are Richmond and Washington D.C? What is the importance of these locations? Group 3- What battles did the Confederates win in the East in 1862? Group 4- Do you think it was difficult to travel from location to location? Why or why not? Each group will have a- 1- Timekeeper 2-Recorder 3-Facilitator 4-Speaker

Closure Each group will be called upon to share their answers.

Homework Choose one of the Battles we have spoken about today, and write a newspaper article reporting on the victory. Your article should be 5-7 sentences in length. You should include- Who is fighting/ the generals Where the battle it taking place The outcome of the battle