Civil WarHow on Earth does a country go to war against itself!? It sure sounds like a crazy thought. Right now we are getting into the causes of tension leading up to the Civil War.
There are some great Brainpop videos covering Causes and Events of the Civil War. Normally these are available only during school hours. However, the Civil War video is free, so it is available anytime. http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/ Bill of RightsWho cares about Social Studies? It's just about a bunch of boring dead people, right? Well what would our lives be like without the Bill of Rights? Your child will begin the year by exploring the importance of this integral document. Help your child to see the impact that the first ten amendments have on our daily lives.
Find out what could happen without a few of these rights. http://billofrightsinstitute.org/resources/student-resources/play-games/life-without-the-bill-of-rights/ Test your knowledge of the Bill of Rights below. http://constitutioncenter.org/billofrightsgame/ Roles of Government - Try the game below. http://www.brainpop.com/games/branchesofgovernment/ ReconstructionWe know William Sherman's strategy of total war completely devestated the South causing millions of dollars in damages. Well now that the Confederacy has surrendered, how who is going to pay for all of that damage!? How are we going to deal with the traitors who served in the confederate army, and what is going to happen to the thousands of newly freed slaves?
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