1. Four Civil War Era "Newspaper" Articles
In July 1862, Clara Barton lobbied and won permission to travel behind the lines to administer aid to soldiers of both the North and South. ... In front of Lee, Phil Sheridan's Union Calvary wreaked havoc with the retreat, while the pursuit by the Union Army of the Potomac was constantly attacking his rear guard. ... Sherman's mission was to destroy the Southern home front and crush the South's spirit by annihilating the economic and transportation infrastructure. ...
- Word Count: 1807
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School