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1863: Shifting Tides

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The victory at Gettysburg is forever immortalized in the famous speech given by Present Abraham Lincoln. Designed for secondary pupils, an interesting lesson plan explains how 1863 was a pivotal year for the Union. Academics explore the impact of the battles, complete a map and timeline of Civil War battles, participate in group discussion, and read the Gettysburg Address.

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Concepts
the united states civil war, civil war, battles of the civil war, american history, military history, the battle of gettysburg, the gettysburg address, gettysburg, primary sources, primary source analysis
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social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Compare and contrast the battle of Vicksburg to other Civil War battles
  • Have scholars write speeches to address the troops at Gettysburg 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson plan is part of a larger series on the Civil War
Pros
  • Contains detailed directions to help the educator guide instruction 
  • Resource provides an opportunity to analyze primary documents 
Cons
  • None