Civil War Reading Passages
Reading Results
The Northern and Southern States
This U.S. history reading passage gives students an engaging overview of the differences between the Northern and Southe...
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Slavery in America
This U.S. history reading passage explores the story of slavery in America, focusing on its beginnings, daily life for e...
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The Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman
This history reading passage explores the Underground Railroad and the brave actions of Harriet Tubman. Students will le...
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Abraham Lincoln Becomes President
This engaging U.S. history reading passage introduces students to the story of Abraham Lincoln’s rise to the presidency....
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The Southern States Leave the Union
This engaging reading passage explores the key events leading up to the Southern states leaving the Union before the Civ...
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The Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the beginning of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. Students learn about ...
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Blue and Gray: Union vs. Confederate
This reading passage explores the history of the Union and Confederate sides during the American Civil War, focusing on ...
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Life as a Union or Confederate Soldier
This engaging history reading passage explores the daily life of Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civi...
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Children and Women During the Civil War
This engaging history reading passage explores the important roles of children and women during the Civil War. Aligned w...
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The Emancipation Proclamation
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Emancipation Proclamation, a key event during the American Civil...
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African Americans Fight for the Union
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the important role African Americans played in helping the Union dur...
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The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Address
This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores the Battle of Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Add...
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General Robert E. Lee and Grant
This reading passage introduces students to General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant, two important leaders du...
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Sherman's March to the Sea
This U.S. history reading passage explores Sherman's March to the Sea, a turning point during the Civil War. Students wi...
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The Civil War Finally Ends
This engaging reading passage explores the end of the Civil War, focusing on the events of 1865 when General Robert E. L...
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Lincoln Assassinated at Ford's Theatre
This history reading passage explores the events of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865....
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Reconstruction: Rebuilding the South
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Reconstruction era, a critical period after the Civil War when t...
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The 13th Amendment Ends Slavery
This passage explores the history and impact of the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery in the United States. Students w...
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New Rights for African Americans
This reading passage explores the journey of African Americans gaining new rights after the Civil War. Students will lea...
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Challenges After the Civil War
This engaging history reading passage explores the key challenges Americans faced after the Civil War, such as rebuildin...
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