Project Overview

You will be writing a letter from the battlefield to a loved one back at home.  You will pretend that the battle has just ended and you are eager share your experiences with a loved one. You will accomplish this by utilizing the menu on the left to research various web resources to obtain factual information to include in your letter. Furthermore, you will analyze primary source documents to gather information about everyday life during the Civil War.

Project Checklist

Create your Civil War identity Choose your allegiance Choose your battle Choose your role  Research Civil War Photos Complete a photo analysis worksheet for two photos. Choose one photo to represent your Civil War identity Choose at least one other photo to use to set the scene for something discussed in your letter home.  Create your biographical sketch Research Civil War Letters Complete a document analysis worksheet for two letters.   Write a letter to your loved one describing your experiences in your chosen battle and about your everyday life.