Discussion 6: The Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Sherman's March

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Discussion 6: The Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Sherman's March
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This the description incase you can asses it Narrated by Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), “Civil War: the Untold Story” provides new insights into the causes of the Civil War, life on the home front, the politics of war, the issue of slavery, and the relatively unheralded role African Americans played in the conflict. Filmed at the actual battle sites, the five-part series uses re-enactors to recreate the epic battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Atlanta. Interviews with scholars and 3D graphics convey battle tactics while underscoring the relationship between the Western Campaign and the more famous battles waged in the East. “River of Death” addresses the Emancipation Proclamation and enlisted African American soldiers, the Battle of Vicksburg, and the Battle of Chickamauga
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Description : Known affectionately as “Uncle Billy” by Union soldiers but reviled in the South as a brutal war criminal, General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the truly enigmatic and complex figures in the American pantheon. His legacy was built during a five-week campaign of terror and destruction that ranks as one of the most daring endeavors in U.S. military history. Combining breathtaking reenactments with analysis from leading historians, this A&E Special retraces the steps of the 60,000 Union soldiers who stormed through the heart of the south, determined to bring an end to the bloody Civil War. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (91 minutes) Distributed by A&E Television Networks.
How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the Civil War? How did African-American slaves in the South respond? What was the strategy behind Sherman's March to Sea? What was the impact on the march on the Civil War? What legacy did Sherman's March to the Sea have in U.S. history?
Discussion 6: The Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Sherman's March