Educator Resources for Civil War Causes

Why did the United States fight a war against itself? Learn about how the deep divide over slavery caused the Civil War.

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Lesson Plans

Vocabulary Development Lesson Plan: Using a Word Map

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, K-3

Civil War Lesson Plan: Exploring the Real Issues

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8

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U.S. History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12