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Respect at Appomattox

Guiding question

What were the major turning points and events of the Civil War?

Grade
6–8
Published
Sep 3, 2025
Historic brick building with a large front porch and staircase, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.
How did the Civil War come to an end at Appomattox?

Founding Principles

Majority Rule / Minority Rights

Virtues

Respect

Objective

  • Students will explain how the Civil War came to an end at Appomattox.

Materials

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Lesson Components

EssaySurrender at Appomattox Courthouse Middle School Essay

Explain how the Civil War came to an end at Appomattox.

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