Module 15: Chapter 15 The Civil War, 1860–1865
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Image from Chapter 15 of U.S. History (opens in new window) from OpenStax, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0 with the image information: This photograph by John Reekie, entitled, “A burial party on the battle-field of Cold Harbor,” drives home the brutality and devastation wrought by the Civil War. Here, in April 1865, African Americans collect the bones of soldiers killed in Virginia during General Ulysses S. Grant’s Wilderness Campaign of May–June 1864.Last week you learned about the many factors that led the nation right to the precipice of the Civil War. This final module will explore all aspects of the American Civil War including secession and the creation of the Confederate States of America, mobilization for war on both sides, major leaders, battles, and strategies during the war, its eventual end and the reasons for Union victory. Students will gain an appreciation of just how pivotal the Civil War was in American History--a war the nation seemed destined to fight from the beginning due to fundamental differences between north and south and one, in many ways, that is still being fought today as the nation continues to struggle with matters of race.Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge of the Secession Crisis and the creation of the Confederate States of America. (CO 1 and 2)
- Identify some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Confederacy and/or Union and the significance of some of the early developments/events/battles of the Civil War. (CO 1 and 2)
- Recognize the concept of “total war,” some of the most important efforts of mobilization, and the reason why 1863 was a pivotal year in the war. (CO 1 and 2)
- Recall facts about Lincoln's reelection in 1864 and the final years and ultimate victory of the Union in the Civil War. (CO 1 and 2)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 15 Introduction above.
- Read and view the materials in the Chapter 15 Pressbooks book below.
- View Chapter 15 PowerPoint below.
- Complete Module 15 quizzes/assignments/discussion boards based on chapter reading and PowerPoint.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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