“...but one of them would make war rather than
let the nation survive, and the other would accept
war rather than let it perish, and the war came.” (Abraham Lincoln, 4 March
1865).
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The Civil War is one of the most momentous and controversial periods in American History. Its effects have held long-lasting significance for every American. From slavery and power to equal rights, the Civil war brought about much change. With brother fighting against brother and father against son, there has never been a more historical event as that of the Civil War. Explore the war torn years of 1861 to 1865, the causes of and the effects afterwards. Use this pathfinder to guide your search for the most informative materials for teaching about the Civil War. |
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| SocStu H383 1980 Gr:5 |
America: Past and
Present Background information and ideas for teaching students about the Civil War. pg 294-303 |
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| SocStu H758 1983 Gr:6 |
Our History Fact and figures about our nation during a time of division and change pg. 202-253 |
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| SocStu H257 1985 Gr:5 |
The United
States Abraham Lincoln, divisions between the North and the South and the Gettysburg Address. Pg. 339-388 |
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SocSci Hist M399 1995 |
America's
Past and Promise This chapter traces the course of the Civil War through the use of timelines, charts, literature, and pictures. pg 434-502 |
| SocSci Hist J82 1994 |
The Americans:
A History This chapter contains exciting ways to present lessons on the Civil War-how it began and other important facts. pg356-381 |
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| SocSci Hist K19 1993b |
The Civil
War to the Last Frontier by William Loren Katz. This book recounts the often forgotten stories of the people who played an important role in the Civil War. |
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| SocSci Hist B813 1996 |
History of a Free
Nation Featuring literature, lifestyles, and American Portraits with a chapter focused on the events surrounding the Civil War. Pg. 410-437 |
| Curr/Ref SocStu A864 1988a |
America: from Sea to Shining Sea by Jerry Aten. This book provides facts about major battles in the civil war. It also examines the causes that let America down the road to war. |
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| Curr/Ref SocStu C563 1988 |
American History Jeopardy by E. Richard and Linda R. Churchill. This book provides Jeopardy questions that cover a wide variety of topics from the years leading up to the Civil War, the actual war, and the Reconstruction. |
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| Curr/Ref SocStu J77 1994 |
American History Mysteries by Joe Micheal Jones. Use these mysteries to spark discussion and sharpen logical and critical thinking skills. Students will learn the history behind the Civil War while having fun. |
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| Curr/Ref SocStu M169 7986, v.4 |
American Timeline: America Divided by Tim McNees. This book contains a large timeline, a crossword puzzle, and worksheets focusing on the period surrounding the Civil War. |
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| Curr/Ref SocStu P273 1992 |
The Social
Studies Teacher's Book of Lists by Ronald L. Partin. There are unlimited uses for the lists found in this book ranging from military leaders to songs, to battles about the Civil War. |
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http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/civlink.htm
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html
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