How did the Civil War will affect the citizens of the Red River Valley and of Louisiana? Objective Students examine primary and secondary sources pertaining to the Red River Campaign to identify and describe economic, social, and political characteristics of Louisiana during the Civil War era. Background Prior Knowledge to lesson : Louisiana Succeeds from the Union; Battle of Ft. Sumter; Scott’s Anaconda Plan, Union Occupation of New Orleans, Butler’s General Order #28. Analysis Process: Teacher Note: Document analysis is the first step in working with primary sources. Teach your students to t Duration: 30 Minutes.