8.SS.8.A

Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and heroes such as congressional Medal of Honor recipients William Carney and Philip Bazaar.

Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
rolessignificant individualsCivil WarJefferson DavisUlysses S. GrantRobert E. LeeAbraham Lincolncongressional Medal of Honor recipientsWilliam CarneyPhilip Bazaarheroes
Skills
  • explain (roles of significant individuals during the Civil War) #dok2
  • identify (significant individuals and their contributions during the Civil War) #dok1
  • analyze (impact of specific leaders and heroes during the Civil War) #dok3
  • summarize (achievements of Medal of Honor recipients in the Civil War) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify significant individuals and heroes of the Civil War. #dok1
  • I can explain the roles played by leaders such as Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. #dok2
  • I can summarize the achievements of congressional Medal of Honor recipients William Carney and Philip Bazaar during the Civil War. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the actions of key individuals influenced the outcome of the Civil War. #dok3
  • I can analyze the impact of leadership and heroism on the course of the Civil War. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Leadership and individual contributions significantly shaped the course and outcome of the Civil War.
  • Recognizing the roles of both prominent leaders and lesser-known heroes provides a deeper understanding of the complexities and human experiences within the Civil War.
Essential Questions
  • How did the leadership styles and decisions of individuals like Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant affect the Civil War?
  • What roles did lesser-known heroes, such as William Carney and Philip Bazaar, play during the Civil War?
  • In what ways did significant individuals contribute to the outcome and legacy of the Civil War?
  • How can individual actions and choices during the Civil War help us understand the broader impacts of the conflict?
  • Why is it important to study both well-known leaders and unsung heroes when learning about the Civil War?