For example, the Zouaves of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry have uniforms that imitate the French infantry in Algeria. Students also may discover that some African American troops wear uniforms, but others with the Federal army do not. Using other sources, students can research reasons for differences in dress, and compare Civil War army dress to U.S. military dress codes today. Search on soldiers, infantry, officer, company, and the names of specific army companies, such as Zouaves. The photographs document peacetime and wartime technology.
Students also can explore security measures of the time.
Students can compare Civil War fortifications with those available today. Search on balloon, bridge, breastworks, building, carriage, fortification, photographer, tent, tower, and wagon . Students can then describe reasons why they chose their particular photographs to illustrate the language arts selections. The photographs can help students visualize the period in which Civil War stories are set. Students can study what soldiers looked like and what their living conditions were.