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Civil War Music



​Goal:
I will listen to explain the historical importance of music on Civil War battlefields.

Target: HIS.03

“3” Determine and explain the historical context of key people or events. (CAS: 8.1.2.a) (SS.08.812.01) (DOK 3, Analyze) 
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​Compare the lyrics for the two versions of “The Battle Cry of Freedom” and answer the following questions.


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  • What appears to be the main difference between the first stanzas of the two versions of the song?
  • What does the Southern version mean by "Down with the Eagle, And Up with the Cross?"
  • Summarize the meaning of the third stanza of the Northern version of the song, which begins, "we will welcome to our numbers…"
  • How do you think the Southern version of the song symbolizes the Confederate cause?
  • How do you think the Northern version of the song symbolizes the Union cause?

Links:
Union: Battle Cry of Freedom 
Confederate: Battle Cry of Freedom

Compare the lyrics for “Dixie’s Land (Dixie)” and “Union Dixie” and answer the following questions.

Links:
union Dixie
Confederate Dixie


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  • ​While the Confederate States of America did not have an official national anthem (even the North did not recognize the "Star Spangled Banner" as the nation’s anthem until 1931), "Dixie’s Land" (or "Dixie," as it is more commonly known) was truly a national song. What aspects of the song might make it significant to the Confederate cause?
  • How does the first stanza of the song "Union Dixie" describe the South?
  • While the first verse and chorus of "Dixie" are well known, the rest of the song is not. Frequently, the tune is used without lyrics. Why do you think the rest of the song is obscure?
  • How could the song, "Union Dixie" be used to rally troops as a school fight song might rally the student body or athletes? Give at least three examples from the lyrics.
  • "Dixie" is still a well-known song in the 21st Century, while the "Union Dixie" has generally been forgotten. Speculate why this might be
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