The letter describes fictional people, places, and events that are consistent with life during the Civil War. Many references are made to conditions at the time. The letter does not include any references to real people, places, or events. The letter includes one or two references to real people, places, or events. The letter includes three references to real people, places, or events.
Many people think of the Civil War as only a series of battles that happened a long time ago.
However, just like everything that we learn in history, the events of the Civil War affected ordinary people just like you and me. History is about telling people s stories. When you complete this WebQuest, you will have imagined what it would have been like to have lived during the Civil War and you will have told the story of that character. You will have a better understanding of how the Civil War really affected ordinary people.