A State of Division

Differences between Northern and Southern states divided Virginians, led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia. (VS.7a)

Major battles of the Civil War took place in Virginia. (VS.7b)

This presentation can be used to review and reinforce VS.7a-b (Virginia and the Civil War). All questions are in SOL format. This will prove to be a useful tool when teaching children the testing format and when reviewing for the Virginia Studies SOL test.

Created by : Martha Vermillion

Fourth Grade Teacher

Nickelsville Elementary School

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After risking her life to escape to the North, Harriet Tubman returned to the south a total of 19 times to help almost 300 enslaved persons find their way to freedom.

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After Virginia seceded from the Union, Richmond became the capital of the Confederate States of America!

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Harriet Tubman returned to the south 19 times to help almost 300 enslaved people find their way to freedom!!

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After Virginia seceded from the Union, Richmond became the capital of the Confederate States of America!

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The Battle of Manassas is also known as the Battle of Bull Run. The Union referred to this battle as the Battle of Manassas while the Confederacy preferred to call it the Battle of Bull Run.

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The Battle of Manassas is also known as the Battle of Bull Run. The Union named this battle the Battle of Manassas while the Confederate Army called it the Battle of Bull Run.

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The economy of the North was based on manufacturing. The economy of the South was based on agriculture.

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Northern Economy Southern Economy

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The Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia was Robert E. Lee.

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President Abraham Lincoln offered Robert E. Lee the leadership of the Union Army. Because of his loyalty to his home state of Virginia, he chose to fight on the side of the Confederacy. Robert E. Lee became Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.

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The creation of West Virginia was caused by division within the state of Virginia about secession. Western counties did not want to secede while the eastern counties did.

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People in the western counties of Virginia were opposed to slavery and did not want to secede from the Union. The people in the eastern counties were in favor of slavery and chose to secede. This division about secession led to the creation of West Virginia.

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The Civil War ended at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.

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The Civil War ended at the Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865

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The Battle of Bull Run was important because it proved that the Confederacy was more powerful than the Union thought. The Union believed that the Civil War would only last a short time. This battle changed their minds.

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The Battle of Bull Run proved that the Confederacy was more powerful than the Union thought.

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The General who played a major role in the Battle of Bull Run was Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. It was during this battle that he earned his nickname.

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Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson played a major role in the Battle of Bull Run. In fact, he earned his nickname during this battle.

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The abolitionist who led a raid on the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry was John Brown.

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John Brown, an abolitionist, led a raid on the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry. He wanted to start a slave rebellion.

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Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House marking the end of the Civil War.

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Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 at the Appomattox Court House marking the end of the Civil War.

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