Civil War 1861-1865
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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