Learn About the Civil War With Free Printables

Civil War Vocabulary

Print the PDF: Civil War Vocabulary Sheet

Introduce students to Civil War vocabulary. In this activity, they will look up each term from the word bank associated with the Civil War. Then, students will write each word on the line next to its correct definition.

Civil War Word Search

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Use the word search as a fun way for students to review the Civil War vocabulary terms. Instruct students to mentally or orally define each term from the word bank, looking up any whose definition they can't remember. Then, find each word among the scrambled letters in the word search puzzle.

Civil War Crossword Puzzle

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In this activity, students will review Civil War vocabulary by correctly filling out the crossword puzzle using the clues provided. They may use the vocabulary sheet for reference if they have trouble.

Civil War Challenge

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Challenge your students to see how well they remember these terms associated with the Civil War. For each clue, students will choose the correct word from the multiple choice options.

Civil War Alphabet Activity

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In this activity, students will practice their alphabetizing skills while reviewing Civil War vocabulary. Direct students to write each term from the word bank in correct alphabetical order.

Civil War Draw and Write

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Tap into your students' creativity with this activity that allows them to practice their handwriting, composition, and drawing skills. Your student will draw a Civil War related picture depicting something they've learned. Then, they'll use blank lines to write about their drawing.

Civil War Tic-Tac-Toe

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You can use this Civil War tic-tac-toe board just for fun or review Civil War battles with older students.

To review battles, keep score by naming each win after a battle won by a player's "side." For example, if a winning player is using the Union Army playing pieces, he might list his win as "Antietam." A Confederate win might be listed as "Fort Sumter."

Cut the board off at the dotted line. Then, cut the playing pieces apart on the solid lines. For best results, print on card stock.

Civil War Coloring Page

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You may wish to print the coloring pages to use as a quiet activity while you read aloud to your students about the Civil War. They can also be used as an activity to allow younger students to participate in the study with older siblings. 

Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States during the Civil War. Use the internet or resources from the library to learn more about the 16th president.

Civil War Coloring Page 2

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Students of all ages can use the coloring pages to illustrate a notebook or lap book depicting facts they've learned about the Civil War.

On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army, surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army, at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.