Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there! We hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Our students are wrapping up their study of the Civil War and transitioning to the time in our country known as Reconstruction. You’ll find a mix of links today about the end of the Civil War, Lincoln’s assassination, and the 13th amendment. Be sure to check out last Sunday’s Mix-ins for Monday for even more links about the Civil War. And check back in next week for mix-ins about Reconstruction.
Resource Links:
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address | Read the transcript of Lincoln’s speech.
American Civil War Simulation | This simulation is designed to help you understand the events and outcomes of the Civil War.
The Diary of a Civil War Nurse | See the war through the eyes of a Civil War nurse.
Civil War Diaries and Letters | Like to read primary source documents and first-hand accounts? This link gives you links to a bunch of Civil War first-hand accounts.
Appomattox Court House | Read about the surrender meeting that happened at the courthouse and explore this National Park website for more.
The Peculiar Story of Wilmer McLean | “It has been said of Wilmer McLean that the Civil War began in his front yard and ended in his parlor.” (Edie Overton) A short article on this curious piece of Civil War history.
The 13th Amendment | Read the exact wording of this amendment.
Kids in the Civil War | Did you know 20% of Civil War soldiers were under the age of 18?
Videos Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
What Ever Happened to Confederate President Jefferson Davis? | Do you know? Check out this video about what came next for Davis after he lost the Civil War.
Voices of the Civil War Episode 39: Civil War Ends | A video about the end of the Civil War. For more – check out this extensive series “Voices of the Civil War”.
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Explained | This is a cartoon explaining the details of Lincoln’s assination. It is still pretty intense for a cartoon. Parental discretion advised.
What Booth Said After He Killed Lincoln | This is a Smithsoian video with a reenactment of the assassination.
Course Hero: 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments | An easy-to-follow video explaining these significant constitutional amendments.
The Civil War in Color: African Americans After the War | A short video about what life was like for previously enslaved African Americans after the war.
What if the South Had Won the Civil War? | An interesting video exploring what would have happened if the South won.
