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You’ve found them! The Civil War was a time of great division for the United States, and it’s essential to ensure that kids understand the causes and effects of this historical event. This instructional slide deck will help you do just that!

With this slide deck, your students will learn about the many events that led to the beginning of the American Civil War. They’ll be able to connect the many compromises put in place to prevent division of the country and the impact of those attempts on American History.

The deck includes 20 animated slides, each with embedded checks for understanding and turn-and-talk opportunities. The slides highlight the causes of the Civil War and the many compromises that were put in place to prevent the South from seceding. 

This activity is designed for use in fourth to sixth-grade classrooms.

The Civil War – Not Civil at All…

The Civil War was a brutal period of time for America. It has also been called many other names by historians through the years. We’ve learned that the Civil War was also known as

• The War of Northern Aggression

• The War of Separation

• The War for Southern Independence

• The War for the Union

• The War Between the States

No-Prep Google Slides for Teachers – Civil War Activities and Resources

This slide deck provides students with an organized and graphically pleasing way to learn about the Civil War.  This slide deck includes teaching materials and content to help students discover

• When was the American Civil War?
• When did the American Civil War end?
• Who won the American Civil War?
• What was the Civil War about?
• What caused the Civil War?

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This resource was created by Ali Endlich, a teacher in South Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator.