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The Civil War
FREE Civil War Mini Book
Kids can learn about the 11 states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America, what led to the growing hostility between the North and the South, slavery in North America, the Underground Railroad, Civil War Battles, life as a Union / Confederate Soldier, end of the Civil War and more in this 19 page FREE Civil War for Kids Mini Book available in color or black and white.
FREE People of the Civil War Flip Book
This FREE printable People of the Civil War Flip book is a great way for 3rd-8th grade kids to learn about 8 famous people from the Civil War. Each page has an illustration and several paragraphs about that famous american. You can print this in color or black and white.
FREE Civil War Worksheets for Kids
Finally, assess what kids have learned about The Civil War with these FREE Civil War Worksheets that review key people, battles, vocabulary, terms, and ideas of the Civil War for kids.
FREE Civil War Board Game
Help kids learn about the Civil War while playing this fun, low prep, FREE Civil War Board Game that can be printed in color or black and white.
Online Civil War Resources
- Civil War in 4 Minutes (3rd-8th)
- Interactive Civil War Battles Map for Kids
- Civil War in 7 Minutes (for 6-8th)
- Gettysburg Address Video
- Civil war Battlefields
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