United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War).
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United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and Music
Battle hymn of the Republic. By Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments.
Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets. http://www.loc.gov/item/amss.cw100430
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This section includes the Introduction, a letter to teachers, a list of TEKS objectives, and a Trunk Inventory with a description of each item. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the files heading.
This file features brief descriptions of the items found in the trunk. To view this file, click the thumbnail under the files heading.
This section includes historical information regarding the Civil War, both in Texas and throughout the nation. It includes a historical overview, timeline, information regarding battles and weaponry, and a list of select Williamson County Civil War soldiers. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the files heading.
This lesson plan features an activity in which students will analyze Civil War letters as a primary source. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the files heading.
In this lesson plan students will write a brief news story to accompany the featured photograph. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading.
Life of a Civil War Soldier: Investigating Song Lyrics
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music
This lesson plan guides students to analyze the role of music in war. Students will investigate the lyrics of original Civil War songs and listen to audio clips. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading.
In this activity, students will match Civil War items with their descriptions. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading.
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County War (Civil War)
In this activity students will gain insight into battle strategy and the incredible loss of life the country faced during the Civil War. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading.