The Civil War

Terrance views portraits of Union leaders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Frederick Douglass

As Martina and Terrence have seen, many causes for the Civil War arose. As a result, key leaders for both the Union and Confederacy quickly emerged. Along with the duo, you will investigate each leader’s major contribution to the Union or Confederacy, and understand how President Lincoln had to use military force to keep the Union intact. Alongside Martina and Terrance, you already witnessed how the war began with the Battle of Fort Sumter, the secession of the Southern States, and the formation of the Confederacy. Continue your travels back in time by delving into the major military and political events of the Civil War.

Essential Questions

• Who were significant leaders during the Civil War?
• What military and political events took place during the Civil War?