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This American Civil War lesson plan covers key events and battles from 1863 to 1865, starting with the Battle of Gettysburg and Battle of Vicksburg, and concluding with the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Perfect for a 45-50 minute class period, this lesson can easily be expanded for two sessions or shortened depending on your classroom needs. Ideal for any teacher, substitute plans, or virtual classrooms, this lesson provides a comprehensive overview of the final years of the American Civil War.

  • Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
    • Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “The Civil War, 1863-1865: Turning Point to End of War”.
    • 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:
    • Battle of Gettysburg: Turning point of the Civil War
    • Battle of Vicksburg: Union victory that split the Confederacy
    • General Ulysses S. Grant: Leadership of the Union Army
    • General William T. Sherman: March to the Sea and tactics
    • Burning of Atlanta: Devastating impact on Southern morale
    • Sherman’s March to the Sea: A critical military campaign
    • General Robert E. Lee’s Surrender at Appomattox: End of the Confederacy
    • End of the Civil War: The culmination of the four-year conflict
    • Assassination of President Lincoln: The tragic end of a great leader
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  • Slides/Pages: 26 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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  • Copyright/Usage Statement:
    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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