The Journey of the U.S.S. Jamestown: Mapping History Across Time and Space
Mapping History
All documents and text associated with this activity are printed below, followed by a worksheet for student responses.Introduction
Background information:
The Union Blockade of the Confederate Southern port cities proved to be one of the most influential developments of the entire American Civil War. On June 5, 1861, the U.S.S. Jamestown was recommissioned to serve on the Atlantic Blockade Squadron. From June 1861 to May 1862, the U.S.S. Jamestown destroyed or captured an impressive five ships stretching from Florida to North Carolina.
Student Instructions:
Use the "U.S.S. Jamestown--Union Blockade Information" below to drag and drop the markers to the corresponding red dot on the map. Each red dot represents the location where the Jamestown destroyed or captured a ship. Click on each marker to see details.
U.S.S. Jamestown--Union Blockade Information
June 5th, 1861 - Recommissioned on outbreak of Civil War and served with the Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
August 5th, 1861 - Drove bark Alvarado ashore off Fernandina, Florida (Northern Florida) and set her on fire.
August 31st, 1861 - Captured schooner Aigburth off coast of Florida (just south of Fernandina, FL).
September 4th, 1861 - Captured and scuttled schooner Col. Long near Savannah, Georgia.
December 15th, 1861 - Captured schooner Havelock near Cape Romaine, South Carolina.
May 1st, 1862 - Captured brig Intended off Wilmington, North Carolina.
Sources:
https://wwww.naval-history.net/OW-US/Jamestown/USS_Jamestown.htm
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion
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Worksheet
The Journey of the U.S.S. Jamestown: Mapping History Across Time and Space
Mapping History
Examine the documents and text included in this activity. Consider how each document or piece of text relates to the image shown below. Write the corresponding document or text number on the image where you think it belongs. (Some may be placed for you already.) Write your conclusion response in the space provided.
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Alvarado
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Col Long
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Havelock
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Aigburth
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The Journey of the U.S.S. Jamestown: Mapping History Across Time and Space
Mapping History
3-2-1 Exit Ticket3: Name 3 connections to our unit on the Civil War.
2: What are 2 skills needed to complete this task?
1: What is one thing you are still curious about?