The Mark Twain American History workbook series provides students in grades 5-12 with opportunities to explore important events in our country's past and learn about the people who made American history. Perfect for supplementing a textbook-based course or as an accompaniment to a unit study, a variety of exercises fit with diverse learning styles. Civil War: The War Between the States, Grades 5-12 covers this important period in US history, including the causes of the war, the impact of slavery, the role of the U.S. government, the leaders, battles, the outcomes of the Civil War, and other concepts through critical thinking, writing, and historical-concept exercises. Graphic organizers, research activities, essays and suggested reading provide an integrated approach to workbook-learning. 96 reproducible pages, softcover. Answer key included. Grades 5-12.