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The American Civil War
1861-1865
Who: American citizens
What: A war between members of the same
group or country
When: 1861-1865
Where: The United States of America
Why: Some states disagreed with the
American government about the issue of
slavery, and they wanted to be their own
country.
The Union States
Also called:
*The North
*The Yankees
Army led by:
Ulysses S. Grant
Political views:
Did not agree with slavery
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Blue
Confederate States
Also called:
*The South
*The Rebels
Army led by:
Robert E. Lee
Political views:
Wanted to continue slavery
Soldiers’ Uniform:
Grey
Important People
Abraham Lincoln: The
President of the United States during
the time of the Civil War. He wanted
to abolish, or end, slavery.
Harriet Tubman: Created the
“Underground Railroad” for the
slaves to use to escape to the north.
Throughout this unit you will
read a variety of selections that
relate to the Civil War.
Here is a preview of the unit selections…
“Half Slave and Half Free”
In this photobiography, Abraham
Lincoln struggles with the question of
personal rights versus states’ rights in
his fight to end slavery.
“Carrying the Running Aways”
In this folktale, a courageous
slave rows numerous others
across the Ohio River to
freedom.
“So I Became a Soldier”
This nonfiction selection illustrates how
many boys from the North and South
enthusiastically enlist as soldiers after the
battle at Fort Sumter.
“Charley Skedaddle”
In this historical fiction
selection, a twelve-yearold boy gets swept up in
the frenzy of war, then
must deal with the
consequences of his
actions.
“The Siege of Vicksburg”
In this
historical
fiction
selection, a
young woman
and her friends
are trapped in a
basement
tunnel as the
Siege of
Vicksburg rages
around them.
“Under Siege”
These excerpts from the
diary of a Union woman
detail the terror of the
besieged residents of
Vicksburg.
“Emancipation”
In this nonfiction
selection, the reactions of
the freed slaves
emphasize the invaluable
importance of freedom.
“The Gettysburg Address”
In this immortal
speech,
Abraham
Lincoln pays
tribute to the
soldiers at
Gettysburg and
the noble cause
for which they
gave their lives.
Partner Activity
*Think about what you
know about war.
*With your partner,
create a circle map
that contains
everything that you
know about war.
*Be sure to
Include a frame of
reference.
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