Civil War
What was the name for the Northern Army?
Union Army
What did Abraham Lincoln do after he read the letter from the little girl?
He grew "whiskers" (a beard).
spy, scout, and nurse
What is one of our Vocabulary words and definitions from the Spelling List this week?
multitude-a crowd
tidings-news
decree-order or command
What city is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
What was the name of the Southern Army?
Confederate Army
What was Abraham Lincoln's nickname?
Honest Abe
How did Harriet Tubman escape slavery?
The Underground Railroad.
Why did we have an assembly yesterday?
Seniors
What story are we doing from the Bible for Chapel?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendago.
Why were the North and South fighting the Civil War?
To end Slavery
What did President Lincoln sign that freed slaves?
Emancipation Proclamation
Was "Harriet" Harriet Tubman's real-birth name?
No, Harriet was her mother's name.
What assignment did you work on in Computers yesterday?
10 Facts for Presidents on Parade
What day is Mrs. Thomas's birthday?
April 2
What does "Civil War" mean?
When a country is fighting against itself.
What was Abraham Lincoln born in?
Log Cabin
What was the Underground Railroad?
A series of secret houses/buildings that helped people hide during the war.
What month do we get Spring Break?
March
What is a GCF?
Greatest Common Factor
What day did the Civil War end?
April 4.
What was President Lincoln's wife's name?
Mary
Where are the two pictures of Harriet Tubman in our classroom?
Alphabet Wall and History Timeline.
Why do we have off school next Monday?
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Is the Sun a star or a Planet?
Star