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“NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION”
EVOLUTION OF SUBMARINE WARFARE
DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Charles Vaughan
South Carolina Geographic Alliance
Overview:
From the very beginning, the Confederacy found itself at a great disadvantage. It was at
odds with the well-established army and navy of the North. As a result, the CSA was
more than willing to experiment with new technology to give itself an advantage.
Connection to the Curriculum:
South Carolina History, United States History, Reading/Language Arts
South Carolina Social Studies Academic Standards:
8-3.5 Compare the military strategies of the North and South with regard to specific
events and geographic locations in South Carolina, including the capture of Port
Royal, the Union blockade of Charleston, and Sherman’s march through the state
(H, P, G)
Social Studies Literacy Elements:
H. Construct maps, graphs, tables, and diagrams to display social studies
information.
Time:
Two fifty-minute classes
Materials:
THIG CD-ROM
Map Assignment
Map of USA and CSA, 1861
Color pencils/ crayons
Atlas/ History Textbook
Background Information handouts
Submarine Specification Chart
Objectives:
1. Students will label a map of the USA and CSA in 1861.
2. Students will be able to describe the events surrounding the construction of the
various submarine vessels.
3. Students will read descriptions of each submarine and compare each submarine.
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