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Lesson #1

 Title of lesson: Sherman's March

 Description of lesson: Demonstration of Understanding  This lesson will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of our one day lesson on Sherman's March

 Assignment: (describe both in-class assignment and any homework):  I will give a presentation in class about the March and it's effects on ending the Civil War, students will view a video regarding "total war" and take a brief quiz to identify important events.

 Resources/materials needed: (include books, internet sites, props, technology tools such as document camera, etc.) Students will need to view "total war" lesson below

Technology reflection:  This assessment will help students to articulate what they understand within the unit

 Evaluation:  This is a relatively straight-forward assignment, I do not predict any major problems

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Total war - "a war in which every available weapon is used and the nation's full financial resources are devoted" - Dictionary.com

During Sherman's "March to the Sea" Atlanta was burned to the ground, the countryside was absolutely devastated, and thousands of civilians were badly hurt by the hordes of his troops looking for food and loot.

Sherman Believed that total war was the only way to bring a quick end to the conflict, Do you agree? why or why not?

Learn more about the history of "Total War" here