Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War

In this lesson, students will analyze the political and constitutional issues that faced President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.

This lesson is designed to be used in conjunction with the online game Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads or the traveling exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War.

Play Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads here.

Download Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War [PDF]

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