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Essay Planning: The Significance of Appomattox in the American Civil War

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the significance of Appomattox in ending the American Civil War. It prompts students to structure their arguments, evaluate evidence, and consider different perspectives.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The War (1861-1865)
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Appomattox
#Develop structured essay plans
#Analyse key events leading to the surrender at Appomattox
#Evaluate different historical interpretations of Appomattox

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Essay Planning: The Significance of Appomattox in the American Civil War

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Essay Planning: The Significance of Appomattox in the American Civil War

Essay Question:

To what extent was the surrender at Appomattox the most important event in ending the American Civil War?

Instructions: Use this planning sheet to develop a clear and focused essay. Your plan should include an introduction with a thesis statement, three main points with supporting evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion. Use the guiding questions to structure your ideas and ensure your arguments are balanced and well-supported.

1.
Outline your introduction and thesis statement for this essay. What do you plan to argue about the importance of Appomattox?
[3 marks]
2.
Identify and explain your first main point supporting the importance of Appomattox, including evidence.
[4 marks]
3.
Describe your second main point supporting the significance of Appomattox with evidence.
[4 marks]
4.
Compare another key event that contributed to ending the Civil War and explain its significance relative to Appomattox.
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse a counter-argument that questions whether Appomattox was the most important event in ending the war.
[6 marks]
6.
Conclude by summarizing your main points and stating your overall view on the importance of Appomattox.
[3 marks]
7.
Explain how the surrender at Appomattox impacted the future of the United States.
[4 marks]
8.
Identify and explain one limitation of considering Appomattox as the most important event in ending the Civil War.
[3 marks]

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