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Your Name: _______________________________Viewing Guide: “The Story of Us: Civil War”Directions: Watch “The Story of Us: Civil War” and answer the following questions. You do not have to use complete sentences, but you need enough detail to show/help your understanding. For the table, you will need to fill this out throughout the episode with much details.Confederacy AdvantagesThe Union Advantages What is the minie ball and what were in effects in war?What were some reasons the death rate was so high during this war?Describe Robert E. Lee and his history as a battlefield leader:How many people were killed at the battle of Antietam? ______________What fraction of medical procedures in the war were amputations? _________What infection is the greatest killer of soldiers? ____________________Who was Clara Barton and why is she important to history?What is the effect for politicians as a result of new invention of photography?What business grows because of the war, turning some into millionaires? __________________________________In Sept 1862, what “ultimatum” does President Lincoln give to the South? Does the Confederacy take him up on this offer? _________ How does Lincoln respond?Describe William Sherman’s “total war” tactics (also known as the “March to the Sea” battles): fun fact, before Sherman arrived in Raleigh with this scorched earth approach, our city surrendered to himTHESIS PRACTICE: Go back and look at your “advantages” chart. Write a one sentence, 2 category thesis arguing the types of advantages each side possessed. ................
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