Overview of the American Civil War Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the key causes, events, and outcomes of the American Civil War, exploring how it shaped the United States' political, social, and economic landscape. They will also examine the perspectives of different historical figures and groups involved in the conflict to understand the complex motivations behind the war. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Civil War Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Civil War Research Worksheet.docx
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