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Timeline on the Civil War and Abolition

Student Handout. By Bill Bigelow. 3 pages.
This timeline can be used as a resource for lessons on the Civil War, President Lincoln, the 54th Regiment, and the end of slavery.

Time Periods: 19th Century, 1850
Themes: African American, Racism & Racial Identity, Slavery and Resistance, Wars & Related Anti-War Movements
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Who Freed the Slaves? (Teaching Activity) | Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's HistoryTimeline of relevant events from September 1858 until General Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1865.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4 comments on “Timeline on the Civil War and Abolition”

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    I have used many of these teaching materials- the “role play” lessons have worked out great- thank you so much for creating and sharing these resources! They help my students see perspectives from the first person, and think about historical choices.
    Fantastic.

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