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Civil War Soldiers Laid to Rest 150 Years Later (1350L)

Comprehension questions – answers may be in phrases.

1. How many men were lost in this tragedy?

2. In what year was the wreckage of the warship discovered? In what year were the remains of the

soldiers discovered?

3. By what official name is the most famous naval battle of the Civil War known?

4. What is the exact name of the sunken Civil War ship referred to in this article?

5. Define “chaotic” as used in the article.

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2. Answer each question in one or more complete sentences.

Describe the two types of warships mentioned in the article. Which ended up being more durable; for what

reason?

What possible reason is given as to why there may have been clothing items discovered in the wreckage of

the ship?

How are researchers certain that the remains of the soldiers are not those of naval officers?

7/8.RL 1,2,4,10

Starr, B., Civil War soldiers laid to rest 150 years later, CNN News, March 8, 2013.

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