Appomattox

Learn about the end of the Civil War, when Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. This short film is an excerpt from Ken Burns' epic series The Civil War.
Resource ID#: 166204 Type: Tutorial
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 11 Minute(s)
Keywords: Civil War, Appomattox, Appomattox Courthouse, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, 1865, tutorial, U.S. History
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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Original Student Tutorial

The Civil War's Legacy:

In this interactive tutorial, learn how and why the Civil War came to an end, and learn what the war's consequences were for Americans in the North and South, as well as future generations. You'll also learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution and how they form an important legacy of the Civil War.

Type: Original Student Tutorial