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Summary and Objective
By analyzing changes in musket technology from the Revolutionary through Civil War eras, students will understand that learning about objects used in historical events can provide a more complete understanding of the events themselves.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
Have the students print out the digital collection images of the muskets.
Step 2.
Have the students, in small groups of 2-3, research each type of musket, using the accompanying item labels as well as other library and Internet sources (including the links below). Students should note information about the various parts of the muskets, their sizes, accuracy and loading methods.
Step 3.
Each student will summarize the information learned in essay form.
Step 4.
Optional post-activity: Take a field trip to the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, if possible (see link below).
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