Andersonville: Prisoner of War Camp

1. To describe living conditions in a Civil War prison camp and the causes of these conditions; 2. To discuss methods used by prisoners to cope with the prison environment and conditions; 3. To explain how value systems influence attitudes and behavior of prisoners of war; 4. To examine Andersonville's emotional impact on the nation during the post-war months; 5. To identify the location of prisoner of war camps in their community or region.

Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade