This American Civil War lesson plan explores the resources & strategies of the North (Union) and South (Confederacy) at the start of the American Civil War, including the Anaconda Plan and its key elements. Perfect for a standard 45-50 minute class period, this lesson can easily be expanded into two sessions for a deeper understanding or shortened for time constraints.
Ideal for any teacher, substitutes, or virtual classrooms, this lesson provides students with a comprehensive view of the early advantages and strategic approaches that defined the conflict between the North and South, including key elements of the Union’s Anaconda Plan.
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- Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “North and South at the Start of the Civil War: Resources & Strategies”.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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- Topics Covered:
- Resources and Advantages of the Northern States (Union)
- Resources and Advantages of the Southern States (Confederacy)
- Northern Strategy: The Anaconda Plan
- Southern Strategy: Key approaches and tactics of the Confederacy
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Slides/Pages: 16 slides, 4 pages
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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