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The Significance and Factors Leading to the End of the Civil War (1861-1865)

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the Union victory and the significance of the surrender at Appomattox. Students will analyze different causes, categorize them, and justify their importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The War (1861-1865)
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Appomattox
#Identify and categorize the main factors that led to the Union victory
#Explain the significance of the surrender at Appomattox
#Compare different factors to determine their relative importance
#Justify reasons for the outcome of the Civil War

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The Significance and Factors Leading to the End of the Civil War (1861-1865)

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Factors Leading to the End of the Civil War

The Civil War ended in 1865 with General Robert E. Lee surrendering at Appomattox Court House. Several factors contributed to this outcome, including political, social, economic, and military issues.

Source A: Historian's View

'The Union's victory was not due to just one cause but a combination of political leadership, economic strength, military strategy, and social unity.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, published in 2010.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, or Military. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of military and economic factors in ending the Civil War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline why political leadership was significant in bringing about the Union victory. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the significance of the surrender at Appomattox in the context of the Civil War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the social and political factors that contributed to the Union victory. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Identify and explain two reasons why economic factors were important in ending the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse how military strategies used by the Union contributed to their victory. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Explain the role of social unity in the Union's success. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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