Virginia and the Civil War

Author: Maureen Fornatora

School: Newton-Lee Elementary

Grade Level: 4th

Time Estimated: 5 days

Overview

In this lesson, students will demonstrate their understanding that Virginia played a significant role in the Civil War and became a major battleground between Union and Confederate troops. They will interpret, make generalizations, and discuss a variety of primary sources: the personal diary of Horatio Nelson Taft, a map of the battle of Fredericksburg, and Civil War photographs.

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