The Civil War was fought on American soil. The Union and Confederate soldiers that met on the battlefields of Antietam, Shiloh, and Bull Run could have been relatives or even friends. What problems were so big that they couldn't be solved peacefully? The Civil War was an emotional war. Let's sort through the information and identify facts and opinions, helping to better understand the war and the people who fought it. What would you have done? Which side would you have supported?
Here are some questions to think about:
Why did the Southern states secede from the Union?
What role did slavery play in the Civil War?
Were there other factors that led to the war?
What were the challenges for the North in the Civil War? The South?
What advantages did the North have during the Civil War? The South?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Write a report about the Civil War. Look for answers to the questions above and record your notes in the boxes.
Step 2. Research
You should record your observations in the boxes. Record the facts from this Web sites in the boxes provided. Next, record your thoughts—or opinions—about the Civil War.
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