Civil War and Reconstruction
Grade 5 Social Studies · Rhode Island, USA
Understand the causes and effects of the Civil War.
Lessons
Causes of the Civil War
Explore the main disagreements between the North and South that led to war.
Life During the Civil War
See what daily life was like for soldiers, families, and enslaved people during the war.
Key Battles and Leaders
Learn about important battles and the leaders who shaped the outcome of the war.
The End of Slavery
Understand how slavery was ended through the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.
Reconstruction
Learn about the period after the Civil War when the nation tried to rebuild and bring the South back into the Union.
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The Civil War and Reconstruction chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the Rhode Island curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Civil War and Reconstruction part of the Rhode Island curriculum?+
Yes, Civil War and Reconstruction is part of the official Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum in Rhode Island, USA.