Texas in the Civil War through song, images, & text 1 By Dawn Bishop
The Civil War in Texas: through song, images & text Reference: Civil War photographs, Compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. :Library of Congress, No
Newspaper Preview: Identify articles in your newspaper that have to deal with any of the following topics: Political: Having to do with the government Economic: Dealing with money and business Social: Having to do with people living in a community and how their lives are impacted by each other and events The True Issue (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 12,
The Bonnie Blue Flag Click on picture to view video View the video to listen to the song What names or places appear in the lyrics ? What is the mood of the music? (click on the picture) 4
Rebel attack on Union gunboats in Galveston Bay. From Harper's Weekly. Prints and Photographs Collection, 1965/36-7. What do you see in this image? 5
Newspaper Analysis: The True Issue (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 5, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 12, 1864 Read the article with your group. Write a brief summary. What does this article reveal about life in Texas? Consider the political, social, and economic impact! 6
Gallery Walk: Newspaper Source Date of ArticleSummary of Article Details from Article Political Social or Economic Impact 7
Texas in the Civil War Create a song, image, or article about the impact of the Civil War on Texas. An example is given below: Lincoln wanted us to be free That’s why he wrote that proclamation For you and me, But as you can clearly see, I’m still in slavery. 8