1. To explain why Chatham became a center of activity during the many battles that were fought near the house; 2. To identify the major personalities associated with Chatham; 3. To describe the impact of the war on Chatham and its owners; 4. To determine, based on the history of Chatham, to what period the house should be restored; 5. To examine how a war or a similar disaster affected people from their own community.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Chatham Plantation: Strategic Importance and Key Personalities
2. The War's Impact on Chatham and Its Owners