EQ: How did the Civil War impact the United States?  Warm-Up: What were two advantages of the Union and the Confederacy?  MLQ: How can we learn about warfare during the Civil War by analyzing primary source documents? Vocabulary Strategic: Important or essential plan of action Ingenuity: Imaginative and clever design or construction The teacher designed a strategic plan to help her students learn. Steve Jobs used ingenuity when he created the IPAD. Work period: Students will: 1) Read the soldiers letter 2) Answer tiered questions  Share: Share answers  Closing: Summary of lesson H.W. Read and Answer the Iron Clad Worksheet

Union SoldiersConfederate Soldiers Men in their early 20s Immigrant factory workers Either enlisted or drafted Anyone who could pay the fee of $ didn’t have to fight Advanced Weaponry, such as the Enfield rifles Uniforms were dark blue and made of thick wool carried a heavy knapsack, with supplies a blanket, and a small protective cover called "dog tent Many died from food poisoning Desertion was a serious issue Men in their early 20s Mostly farmers fought for his ideals, not because he had been drafted Fought to defend their home and way of life Uniforms were gray and often ragged carried a flint-lock rifle or a musket, also known as Confederate Springfields many fell ill from fatigue and starvation

 Battles of Bull Run : were the first major battles of the Civil War, and the Confederates’ victory. The battles were also known as the Battles of Manassas. It shattered the North’s hopes of winning the war quickly.  The Battle of Antietam : also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, was the bloodiest single- day battle of the Civil War. However, it stopped General Lee northward advance.

 While the two armies fought for control of the land, the Union navy controlled the sea.  The Union had the U.S. Navy, experienced naval officers and the industry to build more ships.  The confederacy turned to the British to help them, so the North set up blockades of southern ports.  To defend themselves from the Union the Confederacy turned to a new type of warshipo called “Ironclads” which were ships heavily armored with iron.

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 The Union’s western plans focused on taking control of the Mississippi, to cut off the eastern part of the Confederacy’s food production.  Battle of Shiloh: was a two day bloody battle between both sides, however the Union was victorious in gaining greater control of the Mississippi River Valley.  New Orleans: The Union wanted to protect the Port of New Orleans. The Union Admiral David Farragut had his ship wrapped in heavy chains and officers disguised wood ships with mud and trees. This allowed the Union to make its was to Vicksburg, Mississippi.  Siege of Vicksburg: the area geography made an invasion difficult. The Union decided to blockade the area and strave them until they surrender. The Union won and on Ju;ly 4, 1863 they surrendered.

Red Team 1) What were some of the items union soldiers carried with them? 2) What did union soldiers eat and how often? Green Team 1) Why did the confederate soldiers have sores on their feet? 2) Describe what the sleeping arrangements were for confederate soldiers? Blue Team 1) What makes the confederate soldiers so itchy? 2) Why is the confederate soldier accustomed to loud noises? Skill Questions Infer: What can we infer about the weather conditions the soldiers were made to face? Voc: What does trinket mean and why does it remind the union soldiers of home? POV: What are some similarities and differences between both soldiers?