Chattanooga's Civil War History
A view into the city's importance during the Civil War, narrated by historian Jim Ogden.
Description
Park Ranger Jim Ogden describes the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee and its importance during the Civil War.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why was Chattanooga important for the Confederacy?
- Describe the reaction of the local population of Chattanooga on joining the South.
- What are some geographical features of Chattanooga?
- Why did the Union target Chattanooga?
- Who eventually controls the city of Chattanooga after September 1863?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Chattanooga
- Civil War
- Confederate
- Industrial
- Military Industrial Complex
- Railroad
- Tennessee
- Union