Red Badge of Courage #2: Civil War Videos

Now, let's learn a bit more about the Civil War from these actual video clips from the Civil War.  Please answer the questions that follow each point below in a separate document.

A.  Ken Burns |The Civil War:  All Night Forever - http://video.pbs.org/video/1832507695

1.  What do you think was meant by the statement that being a slave was “all night forever?”

            2.  In your own words, describe the living and working conditions of a slave.

B.  The Civil War’s Greatest Myth - http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/videos#civil-wars-greatest-myth

1.  According to this video, what was the main reason the Civil War was fought?

C.  Ken Burns |The Civil War:  The Cause - http://video.pbs.org/video/1832458783

1.  Describe the music for this video clip?  Why do you think this particular piece was chosen to accompany the video?

2.  How many Americans fought in the Civil War?  How many died?

3.  What was the significance of the Battles of Shiloh and Cold Harbor?

4.  What similarities and differences can be drawn between those who fought in the Civil War and those who are now fighting in the Middle East?