Sherman and the Destruction of Atlanta Point of View Analysis

Students will read and analyze 2 points of view on Sherman's war tactics regarding the burning of Atlanta during the Civil War by answering 34 questions and completing an extension task. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! 

Sample questions include:
--What might the authors have been hoping to accomplish with the third paragraph?
--Identify an immediate challenge facing Atlanta’s residents, and why evacuating south was less than ideal. 
--Why did they consider not sending the letter?
--How do the authors reference patriotism and honor in their appeal?
--Write a contextually appropriate synonym, or definition, for “arrayed.”
--Explain why Sherman asserts that Atlanta was in a way living two different lives. Why wasn’t that sustainable?
--Explain the future Sherman sees for America should division be accepted. 
--In which text would this best fit in and why: “You might as well appeal against the thunder-storm as against these terrible hardships of war.”
--How does Sherman most and least effectively respond to Calhoun, Rawson, and Wells?

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