Historical Sources on the Civil War
The Civil War is still one of the bloodiest wars in which Americans have fought. It not only split the country between North and South, but in many cases it also split families. Students will read speeches, newspaper articles, letters, and diaries entries from those both at war and on the home front. Through these primary sources, students will learn about the events that led to the Southern secession, the battles fought between the Union and the Confederate armies, and life in the midst of the conflict from the people whose lives were changed by it, including women and African Americans.
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Historical Sources on the Civil War
The Civil War is still one of the bloodiest wars in which Americans have fought. It not only split the country between North and South, but in many cases it also split families. Students will read speeches, newspaper articles, letters, and diaries entries from those both at war and on the home front. Through these primary sources, students will learn about the events that led to the Southern secession, the battles fought between the Union and the Confederate armies, and life in the midst of the conflict from the people whose lives were changed by it, including women and African Americans.
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Historical Sources on the Civil War

Historical Sources on the Civil War

Historical Sources on the Civil War

Historical Sources on the Civil War

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The Civil War is still one of the bloodiest wars in which Americans have fought. It not only split the country between North and South, but in many cases it also split families. Students will read speeches, newspaper articles, letters, and diaries entries from those both at war and on the home front. Through these primary sources, students will learn about the events that led to the Southern secession, the battles fought between the Union and the Confederate armies, and life in the midst of the conflict from the people whose lives were changed by it, including women and African Americans.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781502640932
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 07/30/2019
Series: Cavendish Square's America's Story Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Primary Sources 5

Introduction: A House Divided 9

1 A National Debate 19

2 War on the Horizon 33

3 Soldiers' Lives 49

4 In the Midst of Battle 63

5 Women's Sacrifice and Service 79

6 Medical Reports 95

7 The War's Cost 111

Chronology 132

Glossary 134

Further Information 136

Index 140

About the Authors 144

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