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1864-1865: Bringing the War to an End

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An interesting lesson plan explains the last battles of the war and the terms of the Articles of Surrender. It also analyzes the election of 1864 with copies of the Baltimore and Chicago platforms. To conclude the lesson, academics demonstrate their knowledge of events that brought the war to a close with group discussion, a hands-on activity, and a short essay. 

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Concepts
the united states civil war, civil war, wars, wartime, american history, primary sources, primary source analysis, skills review, abraham lincoln, battles of the civil war
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social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils create their own political platforms for the 1854 election 
  • Compare and contrast the Civil War terms of surrender to similar documents such the Treaty of Versailles 
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson plan is part of a larger series on the Civil War 
Pros
  • Provides detailed directions for instructors to ensure the lesson runs smoothly 
  • Includes notes to ensure important information is conveyed to students
Cons
  • None