18 Questions
What was the site of the first major battle of the Civil War?
Manasas
What was the Confederate victory at Fredericksburg?
Drove Confederates out of Richmond
What was the economy of the North during the Civil War?
Industrialized
What does 'surrender' mean in the context of the text?
Give up
What were the differences that led to the start of the Civil War?
Economic disparities between North and South
Why were the economic differences between North and South important?
Contributed to the cause of the Civil War
Why did the North and South have different economic focuses?
The South wanted to specialize in farming while the North focused on manufacturing.
What role did abolitionists play in the lead up to the Civil War?
They wanted to abolish slavery, leading to tensions between North and South.
What was the significance of new states being added during the time period discussed?
The North wanted free states while the South wanted slave states.
What event led to the formation of the Confederacy?
The secession of Southern slave states
What did Nat Turner and John Brown have in common?
Both led revolts against slavery.
How did the end of the Civil War impact the slaves?
They were freed
Who was Harriet Tubman and what was her role during that time period?
She led the underground railroad to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
What was Virginia's economy dependent on before the Civil War?
Agriculture with slave labor
What was one of the reasons for the tension between the North and South prior to the Civil War?
The South wanted free states while the North wanted slave states.
Why was Virginia's economy in ruins after the Civil War?
As a result of slavery being abolished
What best describes the condition of Virginia's economy after the Civil War?
In ruins and destroyed
What did the rhyme at the end of the text convey about Virginia after the war?
Money had lost its value in Virginia
Explore a readers theatre script developed by Ms. Kathleen Riley from Glen Forest ES in Fairfax County, VA, focusing on the causes and effects of the Civil War. Dive into a dialogue about significant historical events like the Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) and Confederate victories.
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