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Discover why Fort Sumter was an important strategic defense for the Confederate Army. An informative resource highlights the Confederates' efforts to rebuild Fort Sumter after the initial attack by the Northern Army. Scholars also learn how the fort protected the city of Charleston by using cannons to fire on Northern ships.
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare the importance of Fort Sumter to other locations during the Civil War
- Guide a group discussion on the impact of Fort Sumter for the Confederacy
Classroom Considerations
- Fourth installment of a seven-part video series
Pros
- Video shows images of Charleston during the Civil War and modern day
- The short length of the video makes it easy to incorporate into a lesson
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- None