Preview of the Civil War for 8th grade ELA unit
Guiding Question: How did the Civil War redefine America?
Essential Question: How did the Civil War impact the people of America?


Read the interview of a former slave (Will) as he remembers what the end of slavery was like after the Civil War. Circle or highlight one sentence that impacts you emotionally. Explain why you selected that sentence.
What can you tell about the relationship between Will and his former master based on his story?
Explain: Consider all that you have seen in this activity. How did the Civil War impact the people of America?
Mark the states where you would have found slave labor (according to the map):
What do you see in this picture?
Notice the caption. What does it tell you?
What are the dogs doing in the cartoon?
There are a number of objects in the cartoon. What are they used for?
What do you think each dog represent?
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Small Dog | arrow_right_alt | The North (The Union) |
Big Dog | arrow_right_alt | The South (The Confederacy) |
What is the main idea of the cartoon?