How did Union General Ulysses S. Grant view the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1865, which effectively ended the United States Civil War? After reading an excerpt from Grant's autobiography, your young historians will compare his interpretation of to that of a historical painting depicting the same scene of surrender.

Concepts

ulysses s. grant, robert e. lee, the united states civil war, primary source analysis, primary source images, the confederacy, the union

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• This is an excellent activity to practice reading comprehension and primary source analysis, as well as determining point of view. Consider supplementing with any worksheets or strategies that might support this endeavor

Classroom Considerations

• The graphic on the worksheet is fairly small and difficult to analyze; however, you can find the same painting by searching online for The Room in the McLean House from the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Pros

• Excerpt from primary source text included
• Great opportunity for primary source analysis

Cons

• "Answer key" is not helpful

Common Core

RI.9-10.7