Fort Sumter is a lasting emblem of the duration of the Civil War, and the American flag on its pole is a symbol of the Union's hard-fought victory. A short, informative video takes learners through the military strategies of the battle, as well as its firm placement in Confederate hands until Sherman's troops were on their way.

Concepts

battles of the civil war, the united states civil war, fort sumter, the union, the confederacy, slavery, secession, abraham lincoln

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Supply learners with a graphic organizer to note key terms, historical figures, and important events from the video
• Organize a trip to Fort Sumter if it's close to your school

Classroom Considerations

• Video is nearly eight minutes long; consider pausing once or twice if showing during class to address questions and clarify details
• Comment section is open to the public

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides details of the battle with maps 
• Includes a brief explanation of the cause of the Civil War

Cons

• Does not include the same map animations or reenactments as the other resources in the playlist, and therefore isn't as engaging

Common Core

SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3