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Engage your students with this comprehensive American Civil War Lesson Plan Bundle, designed to provide a deep understanding of the American Civil War from its outbreak to its conclusion. This bundle includes four content-rich lessons that cover critical events, battles, strategies, and outcomes of the Civil War. Perfect for a standard 45–50-minute class period, these lessons are flexible enough to extend over multiple sessions or adjust for shorter periods.

Whether you’re a seasoned educator, substitute teacher, or leading virtual classrooms, this bundle ensures your students will grasp the complexities and significance of the Civil War with engaging, ready-to-use materials.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:
1. Lincoln, 1860 Election, Secession & Start of Civil War (Slides: 17 | Pages: 4)
- Explore the election of Abraham Lincoln, the secession of the South, and the start of the Civil War, including the formation of the Confederate States of America and the Battle of Fort Sumter.
2. Union & Confederate Resources, Strategies, Anaconda Plan (Slides: 16 | Pages: 4)
- Compare the North’s and South’s resources and strategies, including the Union’s Anaconda Plan and the Confederacy’s tactics.
3. Civil War 1861-1863: Events, Battles, Antietam & Gettysburg (Slides: 20 | Pages: 4)
- Cover significant battles and events from 1861–1863, including the First Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation.
4. Civil War 1863-1865: Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman’s March & Appomattox (Slides: 26 | Pages: 4)
- Dive into the final years of the Civil War, from Gettysburg and Vicksburg to Sherman’s March to the Sea, the surrender at Appomattox, and Lincoln’s assassination.
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Each Lesson Includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use slides with engaging visuals and key points for discussion.
- Student Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank style notes to encourage active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes: Completed answer keys for seamless lesson delivery.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version): 6-question quiz for assessment, review, or exit slip.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version): Answer key included for quick grading.
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Slides/Pages: 95 total (79 slides, 16 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
- Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
- Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
- Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
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