Civil War Unit

Brothers in the Civil War

The Civil War is the first in a series of innovative curricula developed by the History Blueprint Team at the California History-Social Science Project.  It combines historical investigation, carefully selected primary sources, activities to strengthen reading and writing, and practice evaluating arguments based on historical evidence.  This comprehensive unit includes:

  •    • background materials,
  •    • detailed lesson plans,
  •    • assessments, and
  •    • visual resources.

It is aligned with both the California Content Standards for History-Social Science and the Literacy in History/Social Studies section of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

Introduction

 
Pre-Test
 

Lesson 1: The Road to War

Lesson 2: Secession of the South

Lesson 3: Strategies and Battles

Lesson 4: Perspective

Lesson 5: Lincoln’s Speeches

Lesson 6: Emancipation

Lesson 7: Effects of the Civil War

Lesson 8: Final Assessment

Survey