The War (1861-1865): Appomattox Source Analysis
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the surrender at Appomattox, encouraging students to interpret primary sources and evaluate their usefulness.
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The War (1861-1865): Appomattox Source Analysis
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis of the Surrender at Appomattox
Source A: General Lee's Surrender Speech
"Today, we meet as enemies no longer, but as men who have fought for their beliefs. I surrender my army to General Grant, hoping for reconciliation and peace for our nation. Our cause has been lost, but our spirit remains unbroken. May this mark the beginning of healing for our fractured country." Provenance: Robert E. Lee, April 9, 1865, speech delivered at Appomattox Court House.
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Explain what Source A tells us about Lee's feelings at the time of surrender. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the purpose of Lee's speech with a typical military surrender speech. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it might affect its usefulness. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
How useful is Source A for understanding the feelings of Confederate soldiers at Appomattox? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Compare the tone of Lee's speech with a typical Union victory speech. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Outline the significance of the surrender at Appomattox in American history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Analyse how the primary source helps us understand the emotional impact of surrender on Confederate leaders. (6 marks)
[6 marks]8.
Explain why primary sources like Lee’s speech are important for understanding historical events. (3 marks)
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