Introduction
It took more lives than all other American Wars combined. It happened at 10,000 different locations across the nation. It ushered in more change than any other event from Lexington and Concord to 9/11. It has been the subject of more books than any other in topic in U.S. History. Why did the Civil War take place? Who supported it, why? Was the United States Civil War comparable to any other conflicts around the world in ancient or modern history? Who were the United States leaders in this War, how are they remembered? Who were leaders or rebels of other civil wars from around the world? How are they remembered? Find out!!!!
Task
Students will break into groups of four and develop roles. Using prior knowledge of the United States Civil War, research primary sources from the 1860's, why were Americans fighting each other, and who supported the fight? Identify and summarize some of the key people from these documents or from your own extended research if need be. Go and identify another Civil War that occurred throughout history in another country; why were they fighting, who were their leaders? Outline your research in Google Docs. Identify key people and outline their beliefs and what side they were on below. Provide visuals of these individuals next to their names in the outline. Through your research of another Civil War, outline the key people, beliefs, and what side they were on. Provide visuals of these individuals next to their names in the outline. Groups will come together and draw comparisons and differences. The groups will present their findings to their classmates.
Process
1. Choose Roles
A. Researcher Side A. United States Civil War (Insert Name and state what side you are on).
- Identify 5 leaders or individuals along with 10 facts for each person (Leader of country, conservative leaders, and radical leaders)
B. Researcher Side B. United States Civil War (Insert Name and state what side you are on).
- Identify 5 leaders or individuals along with 10 facts for each person (Leader of country, conservative leaders, and radical leaders)
C. Researcher Side A. for chosen Civil War (Insert Name and state what side you are on).
- Identify 5 leaders or individuals along with 10 facts for each person (Leader of country, conservative leaders, and radical leaders)
D. Researcher Side B. for chosen Civil War (Insert Name and state what side you are on).
- Identify 5 leaders or individuals along with 10 facts for each person (Leader of country, conservative leaders, and radical leaders)
2. Research United States Civil War (Sources)
A. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/
B. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/declarationofcauses.html
C. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/davisinaugural1.html
D. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/lincolninaugural2.html
3. Research (Insert War) here are suggested websites and sources.
A. List of Civil Wars or Revolutions (Pick one from the list of suggestions and focus on it/ If you have another Civil War in mind come see me)
- French Revolution 1789
- Chilean Civil War 1829 or in 1891
- Russian Civil War 1917
- Mexican Revolution 1910
- Rwandan Civil War 1990
- Iraq War 2003
4. Identify comparisons or differences at the end of your outline
- Causes?
- Outcomes?
- How are the leaders remembered?
- Did this change affect others internally or externally?
5. Go to Google Docs and create your outline
6. Once outline is finished share with teacher: gilbraithnathanb@sau.edu
Evaluation
5 individuals provided per individual student ( /5)
10 facts provided per individual from each student ( /50)
Students are able to identify both similarities and differences in the outline below ( /10)
Presentation given by group: Identifies leaders, analysis of the similarities and differences between the two civil wars ( /10)
Total: ( /75)
Conclusion
The United States Civil War is unique for where it stands in United States History. Through this Web Quest you should have been able to identify another civil war that took place elsewhere in the world at any point in history. Through comprehending primary sources, identifications, and critical thought process by comparing two different civil wars. You should be able to understand and identify key factors for why Civil Wars happen.
Credits
A. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/
B. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/declarationofcauses.html
C. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/davisinaugural1.html
D. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/lincolninaugural2.html
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