U.S. History IB
Quarter 4 – Civil War Battles
Each student will create a PowerPoint describing relevant
information about major Civil War Battles.
Due_______________
The Battles – 20 Major Battles of the Civil War
Fort Sumter
Shiloh
Chancellorsville Spotsylvania
Bull Run
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Court House
Cold Harbor
Fort Henry
2nd Bull Run
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Fort Donelson
Antietam
Fort Wagner
Atlanta (1864)
Battle of the
Wilderness
Appomattox
Court House
Hampton Roads Fredericksburg
Assignment
I. Each student will research and create a power point presentation about
significant Civil War battles.
1. Each student will research 3 major battles.
(a) Student will choose 2 and 1 will be assigned.
2. Creativity: Include Pictures/Visuals/Graphics/Background
themes/animation/music/sounds.
3. Presentation of power point.
** Note: A “slide” may be multiple slides. A “slide” indicates all the
information which covers a section of the assessment. **
Presentation
• Include:
1. Knowledge of subject matter.
2. Prepared for presentation. (note cards?)
3. Clear speaking voice.
4. Description of information & visuals.
Slide 2 – Battle/Date/Battleground/Generals
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Identify the name of the battle.
Identify the date or dates the battle was fought.
Identify where the battle was fought.
Identify all Generals and any other prominent officers
involved in the battle.
Slide 3 – Descriptions of Generals
Union Commander
Confederate Commander
1. Give a brief description about the
commander of the Union forces at
this battle.
2. Include biographical information
and a visual.
1. Give a brief description about the
commander of the Confederate
forces at this battle.
2. Include biographical information
and a visual.
Slide 4 – Key points to battle
1. Give a description of the actual fighting during the battle.
Mention tactics, troop movements, mistakes or any other
relevant information about what took place.
Slide 5 – Primary Source Analysis
1. Source - Examine websites, books, periodicals, to identify
and analyze one source related to the battle. Give a
description of the source and explain the content of the
source.
2. Map – Display a map of the battle.
Slide 6 – Winner & Impact
1. Identify which side won the battle.
2. Explain the significance of the battle. Include any impacts
the battle had on future battles, the war effort, the men
fighting.
3. Include the casualties for the Union & Confederacy.
Slide 7 - Work Cited
1. List all sources used to gather information.
2. Include websites, books, encyclopedias.
3. Use MLA format
Resources
http://www.teacheroz.com/civilwar.htm
http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.php/american-history/1800/civil-war
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraid=7&smtid=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Civil_War_battles
http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/bystate.htm
http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war
http://www.civil-war.net/
http://www.civilwar.com/
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/civil-war-battles.htm
http://www.civilwar.si.edu/resources.html
Grading Rubric
Slide 1
5 Points
Slide 2
12 Points
Cover Page
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Title, Name, Quarter 4 Assessment Names of Battles.
Battle/Date/Battleground/Generals
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Identification of the name of the battle(s), date of the battle(s), location of the battle(s), & list of the prominent generals/officers involved.
Descriptions of Generals
Slide 3
12 Points
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Examine websites, books, and articles, to the Union commander & the Confederate commander.
You must: Describe the Union commander and the Union commander. Include biographical information.
Key Points to the Battle
Slide 4
12 Points
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Summarize the major points of the fighting.
List battle tactics, troop movements, potential mistakes, etc.
Primary Source Analysis
Slide 5
12 Points
•Examine websites, books, periodicals, to identify and analyze 1 source related to the battle. Describe the source and explain the content of the source.
•Display a map of the battle.
Winner & Impact
Slide 6
12 Points
Slide 7
5 Points
Visual Appeal
10 Points
Presentation
20 Points
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Identification of the winner of the battle. Including identification of the casualties of both the Union & Confederacy
Description of the impact of the battle. Could include impact on the war effort, future battles, the soldiers, or the people of the North or South.
Works Cited
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Correct citation of all sources researched in this presentation. Use MLA format.
Visual Appeal
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Power point is visually appealing including Pictures/Visuals/Graphics/Background themes/animation/music/sounds.
Presentation
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Knowledge of subject matter, Prepared for presentation, Clear speaking voice, Accurate descriptions of information & visuals
Total Points