Take a look at where it all began: Fort Sumter. Individuals learn about the history of Fort Sumter, the location of the first battle of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was also important to the defense of the Confederate city of Charleston. The video shares the experiences of visitors that flock to the fort each year to relive the complex history of the area. 

Concepts

wars, wartime, battles of the civil war, the united states civil war, civil war, the confederacy, fort sumter, the south

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Show the video to kick off a unit on the Civil War
• Have learners conduct further research on the importance of Fort Sumter

Classroom Considerations

• Requires an Internet connection to access the video 

Pros

• Video uses a mix of images, drawings, and interviews to make it more engaging
• Provides a good overview of Fort Sumter 

Cons

• None