Video: Civil War

Summary:

Description: Witness the conflict between North and South and the South's eventual secession that led to a rush to arms, pitting countryman against countryman. This program utilizes exciting re-enactments, artifacts, and interviews to explore key battles of the Civil War, life on the Northern and Southern home fronts, and the role of African Americans in the war. Concludes with the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the fall of the Confederacy. © 2003 100% Educational Videos Grades: 3-8      (15 min.)

Segments:

Introduction (02:16)
State Secession (01:08)
The Civil War Starts (02:13)
Emancipation Proclamation (01:23)
Gettysburg (01:55)
Ending the War (02:40)