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Soldier's Monetary Value

Objective

SWBAT describe how soldiers were compensated for their service and to evaluate whether this was a reasonable arrangement.

Students will

  • Analyze the primary source materials of NJ Civil War soldiers and evaluate their compensation in terms of money and labor
  • Convert 1860 US dollars to 2000 US dollars using a conversion chart
  • Argue point of view using evidence from their findings