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Fort Sumter: Taking Morris Island

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The capture of Morris Island was one of many Northern attempts to capture Fort Sumter. Budding historians learn about the Northern Army's efforts to invade Charleston by taking Morris Island, which was part of Fort Sumter. An informative resource discusses the challenges troops faced, including lack of food and high temperatures. It also includes information about the Northern soldiers of the Massachusetts 54th. 

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Concepts
american history, wars, wartime, military history, the military, civil war, the united states civil war, battles of the civil war, the confederacy, the south, fort sumter
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video clips to create a timeline of Fort Sumter during the war
  • Compare Morris Island to other naval battles during the Civil War
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment six of a seven-part series
Pros
  • Video uses primary images to enhance learning
  • The resource highlights the efforts of Northern African American troops
Cons
  • None