Civil War Song When Johnny Comes Marching Home Activity Sheet

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Civil War Songs: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Songs can teach us a great deal about a certain event or time period in history. Below are the lyrics for the Civil War song, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” Read the song lyrics then answer the questions. “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by Patrick Gilmore When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah, Hurrah,

Let love and friendship on that day, Hurrah, Hurrah,

We’ll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah, Hurrah;

Their choicest treasures then display, Hurrah, Hurrah,

The men will cheer, the boys will shout,

And let each one perform some part,

The ladies, they will all turn out,

To fill with joy the warrior’s heart,

And we’ll all feel gay,

And we’ll all feel gay,

When Johnny comes marching home.

When Johnny comes marching home.

1. What do you think this song is about?   2. D oes this song seem to be written for the Confederacy, the Union, or either side? Why?   3. How does this song make you feel? Why?  

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Civil War Songs: When Johnny Comes Marching Home 4. Draw an illustration below to accompany this song.

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Civil War Songs: When Johnny Comes Marching Home Answers 1. What do you think this song is about? This song is about a soldier returning from the Civil War and being greeted by his family and friends. 2. D oes this song seem to be written for the Confederacy, the Union, or either side? Why? This song seems to be written for either the Confederacy or the Union because there are not specifics about who Johnny is or where he is returning home. 3. How does this song make you feel? Why? A possible answer is that this song makes one feel hopeful because it provides images of love and joy at the safe return of a soldier. 4. Draw an illustration below to accompany this song. A possible illustration can be a drawing of a soldier being greeted happily by a group of people.

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