Task:

    As you know, your government has put you and your friend on opposing sides.  It is important to you and your friend to remain in contact.  You both agree that the best way of keeping in contact is to write each other letters.

    Together, you must pick a battle that you are both fighting and tell each other in your own perspective of the battle.  You really want your friend to know, feel and see what you are going through.  Your letter must include the following:

    1.  The name of the battle and the details of it:

• About how big is your unit?
• What kind of weapons you are using?
• Who was your leader[s] in this battle.?

    2.   Your living conditions:

• What was it like to be a Confederate or a Union soldier?
• What kind of uniforms did you wear?
• What did you eat?
• Where did you sleep?

      3.   Explain your feelings about the war:

• Do you agree or disagree about the cause of the battle you are fighting?
• If you were given a choice to fight on a different side, would you change sides?  If so, why?

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