Civil War Scavenger Hunt
The students will gain basic information regarding the Civil War by completing an internet scavenger hunt and answering questions on the Civil War as a way to introduce the lesson.
Answer each question thoroughly using the websites provided for you.
1.What were Abraham Lincoln's views on slavery which made him a "threat" to Southern ideals? What did the South fear most about Lincoln getting elected? How did they react once he was elected?
Go to the following websites to answer the question:
Abraham Lincoln's Views on Slavery
The South's Reaction
2. Who was the Confederate President and when was he elected?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Confederacy's President
3. Who was the Army of North Virginia's General and why did he chose to support the South?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Confederate Generals
4. Going into the Civil War, the North believed it would be an easy and quick victory, not the grueling four year conflict which it became. What was the first instance the North realized this war may be harder to win then expected?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
July 21, 1861
5. What was the first major battle for the Union during the Civil War? Describe the effects and its significance briefly.
Go to the following websites to answer the question:
September 17, 1862
6. Which battle was a major turning point during the Civil War? Describe the battle and its significance briefly.
Go to the following website to answer the question:
July 1-3, 1863
7. How did the Union finally break the Southern morale?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
General William T. Sherman
8. When and how the Civil War was finally ended?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Surrender
Go to the following websites to answer the question:
Abraham Lincoln's Views on Slavery
The South's Reaction
2. Who was the Confederate President and when was he elected?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Confederacy's President
3. Who was the Army of North Virginia's General and why did he chose to support the South?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Confederate Generals
4. Going into the Civil War, the North believed it would be an easy and quick victory, not the grueling four year conflict which it became. What was the first instance the North realized this war may be harder to win then expected?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
July 21, 1861
5. What was the first major battle for the Union during the Civil War? Describe the effects and its significance briefly.
Go to the following websites to answer the question:
September 17, 1862
6. Which battle was a major turning point during the Civil War? Describe the battle and its significance briefly.
Go to the following website to answer the question:
July 1-3, 1863
7. How did the Union finally break the Southern morale?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
General William T. Sherman
8. When and how the Civil War was finally ended?
Go to the following website to answer the question:
Surrender
Below is the answer key to the Civil War Scavenger Hunt. Please do not look at the answer key until after you have completed the initial search.
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