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1864-1865: Bringing the War to an End

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The Civil War—in its breathtaking ferocity—came to a close in 1864. However, turmoil echoed throughout the country's politics, including the presidential context between Lincoln and McClellan. Performing chronology and primary source analysis, individuals unpack the complex history of the war's waning days.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
civil war, the united states civil war, battles of the civil war, abraham lincoln, presidential elections, primary source analysis, primary sources
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the timeline activity to help pupils understand the sequence of the end of the war
  • Analyze the presidential party platforms for the election of 1864 using included activities
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members need to have background information on the course of the war up to 1864
  • Level of detail may be inappropriate for younger grades
Pros
  • Activities integrate primary source analysis into discussions for younger learners of history
  • Resources offers a variety of adaptable activities
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