Lesson Plans: Using Film in the History Classroom
Glory: Worksheet
by Catherine Rokicky

Questions while viewing film

1. How does the attitude of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw toward African-Americans change and why?
   
   
   
   
    
2. What differences exist among the black soldiers who make up the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry? What does this tell you about the different experiences of blacks in 19th century America? Think about their region of origin, former status (free/slave), and educational background.
   
   
   
   
    
3. What attitudes did white soldiers have about the 54th? Did these attitudes change and why?
   
   
   
   
    
4. Were blacks treated equally to whites in the Union army? Explain.
   
   
   
   
    
5. What is significant about Colonel Shaw's decision to refuse his paycheck?
   
   
   
   
    
6. Did the movie end as you expected? What feelings/thoughts were you left with?
   
   
   
   
    
7. What do you think is the significance of the 54th and their leadership at Fort Wagner?
   
   
   
   
    
8. What scene affected you most and why?
   
   
   
   
    
9. Do you think this film accurately showed the experiences of the 54th? Explain