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Standard 4

Students will understand that the 19th century was a time of incredible change for the United States, including geographic expansion, constitutional crisis, and economic growth.

Objective 2

Assess the geographic, cultural, political, and economic divisions between regions that contributed to the Civil War.

  • Civil War - Jump Back in Time
    View a timeline and read stories about the Civil War.
  • Scholastic: Dear America
    The American Civil War was a conflict that pitted the Northern states against the Southern states. The war raged for four years (1861-65) and was marked by some of the bloodiest battles of modern history. Everyone was engaged on supporting the war effort even when battles were taking place in view of their homes.
  • The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery
    Check out this interactive website taking students through an escape. The website includes teacher lesson plans and activities such as writing a journal entry.


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