The Civil War & Reconstruction · 1861 – 1877
The End of the War
Sherman's March, the surrender at Appomattox, and the assassination of Lincoln.
Key Questions
- 1What is "total war" and why did Sherman use it?
- 2How did Grant's terms of surrender reflect Lincoln's goal of reconciliation?
- 3How did Lincoln's death change the course of Reconstruction?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.His.1.6-8C3: D2.Civ.4.6-8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: American History
Unit: The Civil War & Reconstruction
Period: 1861 – 1877
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