Song Lyric Analysis Class Circle Up Share Out! Look for the lyrics to your chosen songs then I will have you describe how the lyrics reflect the values, beliefs, and experiences of the Union and Confederate sides during the Civil War. Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph for each song addressing certain lyrics and overall describing what the songs are about!

What are lyric poems usually about?A.HistoryB.PoliticsC.EmotionsD.StorytellingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What theme do the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address focus on?A.State government powerB.Absolute monarchyC.The abuse of powerD.Freedom and equality

Identify the goals of the Union and the Confederacy in the Civil War.maintain unityprotect the institution of slaverymaintain state sovereigntyabolish slaverydefend home ground from enemyboost international trade

Listen to the song “Moses.” Then, answer these questions.Play Video1. What three words describe the song’s mood?2. Who might King Pharaoh represent?3. What might the river Jordan represent?4. What does the song tell us about how African Americans faced slavery?Turn In

Which of the following is true of Civil War songs?Multiple ChoiceThey were not used in minstrel shows.They appeared in folklike, religious, comic, and serious styles.Most of them were strophic and modeled after spirituals.They were more focused on compelling rhythms than melodies.