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THE END OF THE CIVIL WAR THE FINAL DAYS
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FOCUS QUESTION: In a short response of two to three sentences, respond to the following prompt: Define “Sportsmanship” Give at least three examples of good sportsmanship.
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OBJECTIVES After today’s lesson, you will: Examine current events by considering their place in history Discuss the rationale behind the terms of surrender in the Civil War
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THE END OF THE WAR By 1864, the South pushed back on its heels Could not match Northern numbers Could not match Northern industrial production
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WAR OF ATTRITION IN THE EAST U.S. Grant (Union) fought a war of attrition Wear down the army of Robert E. Lee Cut Lee’s army from 70,000 to 13,000 Drove Lee from Petersburg to Appomattox Court House
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TOTAL WAR IN THE SOUTHEAST Sherman (Union) and the March to the Sea Captured Atlanta in September 1864 Marched his army to the Atlantic Burned his path to the Sea Tripled destruction in South Carolina “War is All Hell”
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MEETING AT APPOMATTOX Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9, 1865 Terms: Southern army sent home upon promise not to fight Officers and men would be allowed to keep personal weapons and horses. Rations sent to the Confederate Army
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SUMMARY Describe two things learned in class today
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