Introduction to the Civil War

Introduction
The purpose of this web quest is to introduce the major reasons, events and people of the American Civil War. The Civil War is the only war that has been fought on American soil to this date. This war changed several trends in American society and brought the people of the United States to a different viewpoint. Students who complete this web quest will be able to discuss the issues that brought on the war, identify the major political and military figures and battles. Students will be able to discuss the lifestyles and beliefs of people in both the North and the South along with identifying some common myths and mysteries regarding this historical event.

The Task

    I. Discover the three major causes of the Civil War.
    II. Name a political leader from the North.
    III. Name a political leader from the South.
    IV. Name the major military leader from the North.
    V.   Name the major military leader from the South.
    VI. Discuss the lifestyles and beliefs of the people in both the United States and the Confederate States
          of America.

Resources

To fill out the outline above, click on the appropriate links listed below. Be sure that you read all the material carefully so that you are prepared for a quiz later!

    I. The causes and issues of the War between the States.
 
    II.Abraham Lincoln

• Lincoln Museum
• Lincoln Time Line

    III. Jefferson Davis
 

• Home of Jefferson Davis

    IV. Ulysses S. Grant
 

• White House Biography

    V. Robert E. Lee
 

• Stratford Hall

    VI. Lifestyles & Traditions in the Civil War era.
 
 
 
 
 

Evaluation

Take the quiz below and turn your answers in to your teacher.

• Quiz

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed our web quest about the The American Civil War. Here is one last site we would like you view. Just browse and have fun!

The American Civil War