American History 121, Spring 2009

"The Civil War"

In preparation for our next two classes, please visit the web-site for the documentary, The Civil War. In addition to the guide I'm going to hand out in class, this site will help make things a little more clearer.

Davis vs. Lincoln

When you read Jefferson Davis's inaugural address and then Lincoln's inaugural address, what, in your opinion, was each man trying to do? What was their message?" Who was their audience? What were their motivations?