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Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War Lesson Plan

Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War Lesson Plan

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Students examine the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the political and constitutional issues that Lincoln dealt with during his time in the White House as they play an online game and complete a worksheet.

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abraham lincoln, united states presidents, the united states civil war, the united states constitution

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abraham lincoln, civil war, u.s. constitution, social studies

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7th - 12th

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Social Studies & History

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1 day

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