American Civil War Battles: Graphic Organizer

The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars in U.S. history, with more than fifty battles fought between the Union and Confederate armies. In this two-page worksheet, students are asked to research four significant battles in order to complete a graphic organizer. Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles: Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Appomattox Court House. As a bonus question, students are asked to identify an additional Civil War battle they think was particularly significant and explain their reasoning.