Opening Shots & Early War Strategies
Examine the attack on Fort Sumter, the formation of the Confederacy, and initial Union and Confederate strategies.
Key Questions
- Analyze the immediate causes and consequences of the attack on Fort Sumter.
- Compare the military and economic strengths and weaknesses of the Union and Confederacy.
- Explain the initial strategies of both sides and why they evolved over time.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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