Using the State Curriculum: Social Studies, Grade 8

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Standard 5.0 History

Topic C. Conflict between Ideas and Institutions

Indicator 5. Analyze factors affecting the outcome of the Civil War

Objective e. Describe the political impact of Lincoln's decisions regarding the deployment of black regiments

Resource Links
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/ Teaching with Documents lesson on African American soldiers in the Civil War, from the National Archives http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/images/recruitment-broadside.gif Recruiting poster for African American soldiers. http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/ Essay on African American troops with links to several lesson resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lincolns/atwar/es_aaregiments.html Synopses of major engagements involving African American troops.
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http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/: Teaching with Documents lesson on African American soldiers in the Civil War, from the National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/images/recruitment-broadside.gif: Recruiting poster for African American soldiers.
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/: Essay on African American troops with links to several lesson resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lincolns/atwar/es_aaregiments.html: Synopses of major engagements involving African American troops.

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Resources for Objective 5.C.5.e:
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