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The Civil War, by Peter Castellano

eng

illustrations

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non fiction

The Civil War

953738552

by Peter Castellano

A look at US historyCrash course

The Civil War is a major part of the social studies curriculum. However, it can be overwhelming to cover the causes of the war, its main events, and the immediate results. This book breaks down the most important points of the Civil War in an accessible way appropriate for many reading levels. Fact boxes explain key terms and add crucial details to the main content. Historical images and a concluding timeline help both new readers and those reviewing the topic to better understand a complex sequence of events easily

At a glance -- Causes of the war -- The election of 1860 -- Secession -- Southern advantages -- The war begins -- The proclamation -- The turning point -- The end of the war -- War timeline

juvenile