Civil War Scrapbook
Create a Civil War Scrapbook.
Students may create a book of their own if they choose. Small craft books are also available at local craft stores for a small fee (many about $1 or $2).
Your book must have at least 10 pages.
Books will be shared with the class.
Decide the method you would like to use to present your information.
Chronological timeline
Classifications by categories (people, battles, weapons…)
Mix-n-match
Northern or Southern point of view
One specific category may also be selected. (Women, Technology, Battles, etc.)
Use a word processor to write the text for your book. Be sure to select an appropriate size font for your book.
Include illustrations. Clipart is acceptable but personally created artwork is preferred.
Choose an appropriate title and create an appealing cover.
Determine the type of information to include in your book. Select at least 20 (2 per page) entries from the following categories:
Causes
Events (Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation…)
Battles (Fort Sumter, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg…)
Strategies (defensive army, attacking army…)
People (Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Jackson, Davis, Meade, Sherman…)
Technology of war (weapons…)
Soldiers (Camp life, battle experience…)
Prison camps
African Americans and the war
Hospitals and medical care
Women in the war
Surrender
Assassination of Lincoln
Results of the War
Civil War Scrapbooks are due: