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On July 16, 2019

Bell Ringer: The Civil War in Fayetteville, AK

The Civil War in Fayetteville, AK

The clip focuses on the lives of Judge Jonas Tebbetts and his family during the Civil War as they lived in the Arkansas town.

Description

This bellringer highlights the actions of Judge Jonas Tebbetts and his family as they lived in the Headquarters House in the Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe the town of Fayetteville's experiences with the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. What would life have been like in the town during the course of the Civil War?
  • How were gentlemen prisoners treated during the Civil War? How do you think this compared to the treatment of other social classes?
  • How typical do you think the story of Judge Jonas Tebbetts was? Explain your answer.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Civil War
    • Confederate
    • Exonerate
    • Gentlemen
    • Sympathizer
    • Union

    Topics

    State HistoryU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School