The Civil War
The American Civil War (1861-1865) tore the relatively young nation apart. The repercussions of this tragedy are still felt today. This reading set explores the events, the people, and the perspectives of this pivotal time.
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(8) Passages included in this Reading Set:
The Husband and Father
Chapter III passage: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel "...
Mary Chesnut: The Firing on Ft. Sumter
Mary Chesnut (1823-1886) was an upper class South Ca...
Young Frederick Douglass
Chapter VIII passage: Frederick Douglass, born about...
Before the Battle
Chapter I passage: Stephen Crane's classic tale "The...
The Emancipation Proclamation
In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lin...
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross
Clara Barton was a fearless woman. Her desire to help Union soldiers during the Civil War led her to be known as the “Angel of ...
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Noted for its beautiful and compelling language, Abr...
Mary Chesnut: News of Lincoln's Assassination
This diary entry from a Confederate general's wife r...