KY Civil War Treasure Hunt

KY Civil War Treasure Hunt




In this treasure hunt, you will be answering questions about the Newport Barracks during the Civil War. Your clues will be found within the web sites listed beside the questions. Search the clues carefully to discover all about Kentucky History! Resources http://www.americancivilwar.com/tl/timeline.html http://www.americancivilwar.com/tl/tl1861.html http://www.eastrow.org/tours/hometour.html http://www.northern-kentucky.com/city-of-newport.htm http://www.cincinnati.com/local/newport/E120html_07292003__GNNBDbarracks.ART_Other.html http://members.aol.com/dmsmith001/soldier.html Your Tasks 1.Students will work in pairs or groups (no more than three per group) to complete the assignment. 2. Search each website listed beside the question to find the answers to that question. 3. Each person print out a copy of the webpage to write down your answers. 4. When you have answered all the questions, the group should work on the BIG Question together. 5. Turn in the assignment when completed to the teacher The BIG Question Name three things that you and your group have learned about the Civil War in Newport, Kentucky.

Questions

1. Why was Gen. James Taylor so important to Newport?http://www.eastrow.org/tours/hometour.html

2. What importance did the Newport Barracks have during the Civil War?http://www.northern-kentucky.com/city-of-newport.htm

4. What places did the military men protect while staying at these Barracks?http://members.aol.com/dmsmith001/soldier.html

5. Name the Confederate President during the Civil War.http://www.americancivilwar.com/tl/tl1861.html

6. Name the Union President during the Civil War.http://www.americancivilwar.com/tl/tl1861.html