Civil WarBREAKOUT
An Escape Room Based on The American Civil War
start
INDEX
Gettysburg Information and readings
mission 1: Reading Quiz
mission 2: Espionage
MISSION 4: Explore the exhibits
MISSION 3: Timeline
REWARD: Greenbacks
Key Information
The Battle of Gettysburg - Summary
The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point in the American Civil War. It took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The battle involved the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army, led by General George G. Meade. The Confederate Army sought to invade the North and win a decisive victory, but their plans were thwarted by the Union Army's defense. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with over 50,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. Ultimately, the Union Army emerged victorious, marking a major setback for the Confederate Army and boosting Union morale. The Battle of Gettysburg is remembered as one of the bloodiest and most important battles in American history.
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The Battle of Gettysburg - Day 1
Read the following synopsis about the first day of the battle. Then, click the "read more" button at the bottom of the screen to head to battlefields.org. Read and take notes on the 2nd and 3rd days of the battle. then, Click the home button and select mission 1: a quiz over the summaries you read...
"July 1. Early that morning a Confederate division under Maj. Gen. Henry Heth marches toward Gettysburg to seize supplies. In an unplanned engagement, they confront Union cavalry. Brig. Gen. John Buford slows the Confederate advance until the infantry of the Union I and XI Corps under Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds arrives. Reynolds is killed in action. Soon Confederate reinforcements under generals A.P. Hill and Richard Ewell reach the scene. By late afternoon, the wool-clad troops are battling ferociously in the sweltering heat. Thirty thousand Confederates overwhelm 20,000 Federals, who fall back through Gettysburg and fortify Cemetery Hill south of town." ~ American Battlefield Trust (https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/gettysburg)
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MISSION 1
QUIZ
start
QUESTION 1
Who was the Commanding General of the Union Army during the Battle of Gettysburg?
General George Meade
General Ulysses S. Grant
General Robert E. Lee
QUESTION 2
How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
One day
3 days
7 days
QUESTION 3
Which side emerged as the victor in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Neither; Tie
Confederacy
Union
QUESTION 4
Why did Abraham Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?
To declare war on the Confederacy
To free those who were enslaved
To honor the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg
QUESTION 5
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It resulted in a major victory for the Confederate army, securing their position in the South.
It led to the abolition of slavery and the end of the American Civil War.
It marked the turning point of the war, preventing Confederate advancement into the North.
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
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MISSION 2
Espionage
start
Mission 2 instructions:
Click the icons below to open links to articles and videos about espionage (spies) and deception that took place on both sides of the civil war. When you are finished, you will pick the correct Answer on the next few slides. Click the "Next" button when you have explored all the links. See Miss Killian if you need headphones to watch the videos.
Article: African American Spies
Article: Spy Executions and Punishment
Article: Union Espionage
Article: Confederate Espionage
Video: Women Spies
Video: Spy Tech
next
mission 2
True
01
True or False:
Both sides of the American Civil War used espionage in an attempt to gain an advantage over the other.
False
mission 2
True
02
True or False:
Harriet Tubman was a notable and famous spy for the CONFEDERACY.
False
mission 2
03
True
True or False:
Enslaved people were considered "perfect spies" because they understood the complex geography of the South.
False
mission 2
04
True
True or False:
Many new technologies were developed during the Civil War, specifically for espionage, including Spy Balloons.
False
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
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MISSION 3
TIMELINE
start
select the incorrect date and image. Use This Link or this link if you need help
Link
Link
1854
1831
The Kansas-Nebraska act is passed, adding to the tensions of slavery
Turner's Rebellion takes place
C. 1847
We lose the war with Mexico and suffer a massive loss of territory
Click the image with the incorrect description
1860
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the president of the United States of America
1857
1861
The Dred Scott Decision determines that Enslaved men have rights
The confederate states of America organize and elect Jefferson Davis as their present
Click the image with the incorrect description
Jan. 1863
Mar. 1862
Lincoln signs the Gettysburg Address, freeing the slaves in all rebel states
The battle of the ironclads (Merrimack v. Monitor) occurs
Sept. 1862
The Battle of Antietam occurs; the single bloodiest day of the war and combat in american history
Click the image with the incorrect description
Sept. 1864
Washington D.C. falls, the Confederacy has won the war
July 1863
Apr. 1865
The three day Battle of Gettysburg takes place, a key turning point battle in the war
Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox Court House
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
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MISSION 4
museum
start
mission 4
Pick 1/3 "Exhibits" and Follow the link to learn more about the "Exhibit"
The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
1/3
Next Exhibit
mission 4
The Dred Scott Decision
United States Supreme Court
2/3
Next Exhibit
mission 4
The Battle Plans of Antietam
A Fatal Mistake or Lucky find?
3/3
Next
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
TRY AGAIN
Enter the secret code đ
#-#-# Battle of Gettysburg Dates
Enter the secret code đ
#-#-# Battle of Gettysburg
BREAKOUT COMPLETED
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Civil WarBREAKOUT
An Escape Room Based on The American Civil War
start
INDEX
Gettysburg Information and readings
mission 1: Reading Quiz
mission 2: Espionage
MISSION 4: Explore the exhibits
MISSION 3: Timeline
REWARD: Greenbacks
Key Information
The Battle of Gettysburg - Summary
The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point in the American Civil War. It took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The battle involved the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army, led by General George G. Meade. The Confederate Army sought to invade the North and win a decisive victory, but their plans were thwarted by the Union Army's defense. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with over 50,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing. Ultimately, the Union Army emerged victorious, marking a major setback for the Confederate Army and boosting Union morale. The Battle of Gettysburg is remembered as one of the bloodiest and most important battles in American history.
CLICK TO READ MORE
The Battle of Gettysburg - Day 1
Read the following synopsis about the first day of the battle. Then, click the "read more" button at the bottom of the screen to head to battlefields.org. Read and take notes on the 2nd and 3rd days of the battle. then, Click the home button and select mission 1: a quiz over the summaries you read...
"July 1. Early that morning a Confederate division under Maj. Gen. Henry Heth marches toward Gettysburg to seize supplies. In an unplanned engagement, they confront Union cavalry. Brig. Gen. John Buford slows the Confederate advance until the infantry of the Union I and XI Corps under Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds arrives. Reynolds is killed in action. Soon Confederate reinforcements under generals A.P. Hill and Richard Ewell reach the scene. By late afternoon, the wool-clad troops are battling ferociously in the sweltering heat. Thirty thousand Confederates overwhelm 20,000 Federals, who fall back through Gettysburg and fortify Cemetery Hill south of town." ~ American Battlefield Trust (https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/gettysburg)
CLICK TO READ MORE
MISSION 1
QUIZ
start
QUESTION 1
Who was the Commanding General of the Union Army during the Battle of Gettysburg?
General George Meade
General Ulysses S. Grant
General Robert E. Lee
QUESTION 2
How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
One day
3 days
7 days
QUESTION 3
Which side emerged as the victor in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Neither; Tie
Confederacy
Union
QUESTION 4
Why did Abraham Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?
To declare war on the Confederacy
To free those who were enslaved
To honor the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg
QUESTION 5
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It resulted in a major victory for the Confederate army, securing their position in the South.
It led to the abolition of slavery and the end of the American Civil War.
It marked the turning point of the war, preventing Confederate advancement into the North.
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
TRY AGAIN
MISSION 2
Espionage
start
Mission 2 instructions:
Click the icons below to open links to articles and videos about espionage (spies) and deception that took place on both sides of the civil war. When you are finished, you will pick the correct Answer on the next few slides. Click the "Next" button when you have explored all the links. See Miss Killian if you need headphones to watch the videos.
Article: African American Spies
Article: Spy Executions and Punishment
Article: Union Espionage
Article: Confederate Espionage
Video: Women Spies
Video: Spy Tech
next
mission 2
True
01
True or False:
Both sides of the American Civil War used espionage in an attempt to gain an advantage over the other.
False
mission 2
True
02
True or False:
Harriet Tubman was a notable and famous spy for the CONFEDERACY.
False
mission 2
03
True
True or False:
Enslaved people were considered "perfect spies" because they understood the complex geography of the South.
False
mission 2
04
True
True or False:
Many new technologies were developed during the Civil War, specifically for espionage, including Spy Balloons.
False
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
TRY AGAIN
MISSION 3
TIMELINE
start
select the incorrect date and image. Use This Link or this link if you need help
Link
Link
1854
1831
The Kansas-Nebraska act is passed, adding to the tensions of slavery
Turner's Rebellion takes place
C. 1847
We lose the war with Mexico and suffer a massive loss of territory
Click the image with the incorrect description
1860
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the president of the United States of America
1857
1861
The Dred Scott Decision determines that Enslaved men have rights
The confederate states of America organize and elect Jefferson Davis as their present
Click the image with the incorrect description
Jan. 1863
Mar. 1862
Lincoln signs the Gettysburg Address, freeing the slaves in all rebel states
The battle of the ironclads (Merrimack v. Monitor) occurs
Sept. 1862
The Battle of Antietam occurs; the single bloodiest day of the war and combat in american history
Click the image with the incorrect description
Sept. 1864
Washington D.C. falls, the Confederacy has won the war
July 1863
Apr. 1865
The three day Battle of Gettysburg takes place, a key turning point battle in the war
Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox Court House
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
TRY AGAIN
MISSION 4
museum
start
mission 4
Pick 1/3 "Exhibits" and Follow the link to learn more about the "Exhibit"
The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
1/3
Next Exhibit
mission 4
The Dred Scott Decision
United States Supreme Court
2/3
Next Exhibit
mission 4
The Battle Plans of Antietam
A Fatal Mistake or Lucky find?
3/3
Next
COMPLETED
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
WRONG!
TRY AGAIN
Enter the secret code đ
#-#-# Battle of Gettysburg Dates
Enter the secret code đ
#-#-# Battle of Gettysburg
BREAKOUT COMPLETED
CONGRATULATIONS!
Click the link to return to Google Classroom and complete the Google form!