STUDY CHAPTER 17 VOCABULARY FOR TEST WEEK OF 17th to 21st
From September 5 to September 10 we did a quick recap of the American Civil War. There is no test on this section, but it is helpful to understand how the need for reconstruction came after the devastating years of 1861 to 1865. 600,000 Americans died amounting to nearly 2% of the entire population. Here's what we covered:
Civil War Recap
1861 – 1865
1861: South separated from the North over slavery issues
New Bullets: Modern
Warfare: the shape of bullets changed from round to "football shaped"
Trains move soldiers
and supplies faster and more efficiently than the old way: walking!
Telegraphs deliver
messages faster than people on horseback can carry letters.
New medicine to help
amputations to heal better resulted in 75% survival rate for amputees.
Triage to sort
patients according to need: Worst "save-able" cases go to surgery first. New nursing!
General Sherman’s March to the Sea burned a 60 mile wide path across Georgia.
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address commemorated a national cemetery saying 4 score & 7 years ago...
1865: General Lee’s surrender ended the war
We watched a video to summarize the Civil War:
America: The Story of Us
HOMEWORK: Review our classwork daily. We began CHAPTER 17 by previewing the study guide. Please read over the CHAPTER SUMMARY and get an idea of where we are going!
Welcome to Mr. Ezzard's American History Class!
This year we will be starting out with the Reconstruction Period.
That means the time just after the Civil War when America had to re-construct itself.
It's tough to 'make-up' after a big fight, but that's what the North and South states had to do!
So, let's learn how our "One INDIVISIBLE Nation," fixed itself up after the Civil War and moved forward.
Also, Welcome to Mr. Ezzard's English Class!
We will start the year out by demonstrating how well we can already express ourselves in written form.
When you get your first assignment, please write it to the best of your ability.
Things you'll need for my classes:
1: A dedicated, sturdy folder for each class to hold notes, handouts and assignments
You may use a dedicated section of a binder in place of a sturdy folder if you like.
2: Blue or Black Pens (No Gel Pens Please)
3: Your Laptops should come to class daily once they are distributed.
4: Any assignments due.
5: Your Agenda Book must be used for assignments as well as for your personal hallway pass
6: Suggested Pen Drive (to back up your work and keep personal copies)
