LIFE IN THE CIVIL WAR FOR THE SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS

For this discussion, read ELISHA HUNT RHODES’ s article from The Diary of a Union Soldier (1862)” in the course reader: For the Record and Relevant Passages in America: A Narrative History. · After reviewing the documents discuss the following: Life in the Civil War Historians rely upon a wide variety of sources in their efforts to understand the past. Letters, diaries, memoirs and photographs are useful sources. They are especially helpful in reconstructing the day-to-day lives of “common” folks in American history. For example, they provide insights into the life of a soldier during the Civil War. o Describe what life was like for soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. o Discussion Board Post: § Review the article in the course reader and answer the below questions in 250 words or more. § All discussion must have must use 5 footnotes and a bibliography at the end. § Only use the course reader or textbook, no outsider other sources can be used. § You will lose 30 points off the assignment for no footnotes, for quoting, using outside sources, and attaching a file to the discussion board. § All statements must be in your own words, avoid quoting. § To get the maximum amount of point students must answer each question. § It is up to the student if they want to retype each question with numbers. § Do not weigh your comments down with questions.