Civil War 1861-1865Historical Marker Project

Your Project will consists of 4 parts

A Landmark Made of household materials

A Historical Marker This plaque will explain the significance of the Battle

A map of the Battle Showing where the soldiers were located

A 1-1/2 page Battlefield Essay

Create a Historical Marker

Create a Landmark Use household items to create your landmark

Duplicate an Existing Landmark or Create Your Own It must be of something of significance

Does it relate to that particular battle? Research existing landmarks

Landmark

Antietam

Ft. Sumter

Create a Historical Marker about your battle Write your Marker about

Someone A group of soldiers A commander or battle hero A building Cemetery Important fact or facts about the battle

Battle of Ten Islands On July 14, 1864 a small group of brave Confederate Cavalry under General James H. Clanton

approximately 300 strong were overwhelmed by a vastly superior Union Cavalry force under General L. H. Rousseau. The Confederates were attempting to protect the Janney Iron Works near Ohatchee and Crowe Iron Works near Alexandria. The superior Union force destroyed both Iron Works and proceeded to Talladega

Historical Marker

Draw a map of your battle Show rivers, lakes or any water landmarks Major Cities Generals/armies positions

Unit indicators What State the battle was fought

Battlefield Map

Write a one and a half (1-1/2) page paper Describe the following:

What was significant about your Battle? Who were the Military leaders of your Battle?

What were the Military leaders major strengths? Who won the Battle?

What did the Battle mean to with winner and to the loser? Use the proper format for your Essay

Opening Paragraph Supportive Paragraphs Closing paragraph

Battlefield Essay

All sources must be sited Here is a few sources that might be helpful. http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/bystate.htm http://www.civil-war.net/ http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/ http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war http://www.civilwar.com/ Sources you cannot use

Wikipedia Ask.com Ask Jeeves Answers.com

Sources

15 Points – Landmark ________ 10 Points – Battlefield Map ________ 25 Points – Historical Marker ________ 45 Points - Battlefield Essay ________ 5 Points – Presentation ________ TOTAL ________ out of 100%

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