This document provides guidance on solving problems related to a VIP Civil War project through a 7-step process: 1) Define the problem, 2) Analyze it through research, 3) Brainstorm potential solutions, 4) Pick the best solutions, 5) Evaluate the pros and cons of the options, 6) Make an action plan to implement the solution, and 7) Execute the plan and complete the project. It emphasizes defining a common goal, creative thinking, gathering input from all group members, and creating checklists to stay on track.

1. THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Problem Solving in your VIP Civil War Project

3. This is the first step because it’s the most important.

4. When the group identifies the problem they can all work together to fix it.

5. Figure out what the goal of the team is going to be.

7. GET CREATIVE, THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX!

8. http://www.loc.gov/index.html This is the website to the Library of Congress where many of the group’s can find information of their VIP.

10. This is a process where there can be many correct answers, the job of your group is to come up with as many solutions as possible (this will make the next step much easier).

12. This process takes time, and will only be finished after a quality group discussion. Every person in your group should have input on what they think is the best answer.

13. Do not belittle your peers, remember that everybody’s voice is important and everybody in your group will be getting a grade.

15. Discuss the pros and cons of each solution

16. The group should discuss their goal again and decide which of the solution is the best to reach that goal.

18. Create a checklist of all the tasks that need to be completed and when they should be completed by- Doing this will ensure that everybody can complete the task on time.