Resources and Classroom Aids

 

Power Point Presentations

The Poetry and Music of the Civil War

(The following is the outline text of the PowerPoint Presentation)

*Note: Pictures and audio do not appear in an outline view of text*

 

The Civil War:
An Artistic Expression

Arts of the Civil War Era

Though a bloody war was being waged, there was no shortage of artistic expression during the Civil War.

 

Some Traditional Art Forms

Music

Poetry

And the introduction of an emerging art form…

Photography

 

Pop Quiz!!!

True!! They were enemies and wanted nothing to do with each other.

False!! Some music is good no matter what side you’re on.

 

Sorry!! You’ve been Misinformed.
Nice Going

Common Songs

Oh! Susanna

Camptown Races

Polly Wolly Doodle

 

 

Northern Music

Northerners, too, expressed themselves through music. Their songs evoke pride and patriotism.

 

Northern Songs

New York Volunteer

Battle Hymn of the Republic

 

And now…

For our exploration of poetry…

Done the American way!

 

Some of the most moving words were from authors unknown

Others…

Came from Behind Prison Walls.

 

But all poetry…

Came from the heart

 

What does it matter?

Where can you find out more about the Civil War?

 

My history Textbook

My teacher

The Web

All of the above

 

Is that the only place to find out more??
AHA!!! You’ve got the idea.
You can find out more about the Civil War from all of these sources

Here’s some help. If you’re going to use the web, start here:

The Library of Congress Website

http://www.loc.gov/

 

To try my Web Scavenger Hunt:

http://www.geocities.com/erinpacek/scavengerhunt.html

 

 

Acknowledgements

http://www.loc.gov/

http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html

http://www.acronet.net/~robokopp/civilwar.html

http://web.olivet.edu/gradusers/rcalhou1/Top%20Page.htm

http://www.christianreenacting.com/music/

 

 

 

 

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