The Civil War began when Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter. But years of tension led up to that first battle. And the war would prove to have major consequences for both sides. Explore the causes and effects of the Civil War-a war to determine the future of the United States. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing cause and effect relationships.
"This Connect collection is a unique and fascinating idea; connecting three nonfiction books with a fictional text. Thus, along with learning the facts of the causes of the war, the major battles, and the influential leaders of the time, students can read historical fiction with characters they will truly care about. This makes history come alive."
