The American Civil War

Objectives:

Identify the battles fought in Maryland during the Civil War.

Summarize the reasons for fighting a Civil War.

Recall who fought in the Civil War.

Essential Question:

Do you agree with the reasons for fighting the Civil War?

I would like you to visit the American Civil War website to view a map of the battles fought in the Civil War. Upon entering the website be sure to click on the state of Maryland to identify the battles fought in Maryland.

*Answer the following questions in your Social Studies Notebook please.

1. Create the graph below by using the information found on the American Civil War website.

Name of Battle Dates of the Battle Number of Casualties Who won?

2. Visit the Civil War website to find causes for fighting. I want you to list the four causes found on the website.

3. Use the above websites for reference to identify who fought in the Civil War. What side was Maryland a part of?

4. What are your thoughts on the Civil War? Do you agree with the causes for fighting?