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8th Grade The Civil War Years Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

The Civil War years run from the first shots in 1861 to the surrender at Appomattox in 1865. There are 4 sheets for 8th grade here, each with an answer key. Turning Points of the Civil War Organizer ranks six events, Black Soldiers in the Union Army follows the road to service, and Union Soldiers' Pay and the Fight for Equal Pay works with a sample pay record. Letter From April 1865 Based on the Record has students write from a viewpoint. Sheets practice D2.His.15.6-8, D2.His.3.6-8 and D2.His.4.6-8.

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Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9. Lincoln gave his last public speech on April 11 and was shot at Ford's Theatre on April 14, dying the next morning.

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