The Cartoon History of the Civil War, 1865

This Civil War Cartoon History Collection contains 12 large, sturdy posters that detail five major events in the year 1865. 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 Game * 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: * 13th Amendment * Military Events * Maximilian Affair * Lincoln's Assassination * Capture of Jefferson Davis & End of Conflict