The Cartoon History of the Civil War, 1861

This Civil War Cartoon History Collection contains 12 large, sturdy posters that detail five major events in the year 1861. The cartoons are reproduced exactly as they appeared in Harper’s Weekly Magazine and Frank Leslie’s Illustrated with their original captions, plus authors’ descriptions of their historic significance. The cartoons have been proven in the classroom to arouse students’ interest and increase their historical insight through use of this intriguing media form. Teacher's Resource Guide with 27 pages of Reproducible Masters: * Vocabulary List * Word Search Puzzle * Search and Research Worksheet * Breaking it Down Worksheet * Analysis of Quotations * Analysis of Visual items * Expressing Opinions Worksheets * Map Exercises * Group Discussion Exercises * Web Activities * Response Key 5 Broadsheet Essays: * The Confederate States of America * Lincoln's Inauguration * Firing on Fort Sumter * Battle Of Bull Run * The Trent Affair