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The Causes of the Civil War

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the key events and factors that led to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Civil War History | Learn some facts about the Civil War

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Exit Ticket

5 min

“Reflect on what you learned today.”

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