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This Alabama's Economic Contribution to the Confederacy lesson plan also includes:
With a presentation and guided questions, help elementary historians understand the role Alabama played in the Confederate economy during the Civil War. The resource concludes with a newspaper article writing assessment.
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare the city of Selma with the city of Tuscaloosa, another economic powerhouse during the Civil War
- Serves as a good springboard to discuss current issues about Civil War monuments in Alabama and whether they should be removed
Classroom Considerations
- If opening the presentation on Keynote instead of PowerPoint, there are a few minor spacing issues that can be easily fixed
Pros
- Fascinating look at the war boats produced in Alabama
- Plenty of historical images make the presentation more engaging
Cons
- Lesson has a biased approach in presenting some of the facts. Review this before implementing