The United States Before the Civil War
A fascinating series that examines the causes and consequences of one of the deadliest conflicts in our country's history.
America in the years leading up to the Civil War was more like two countries than one. The North had an industrial economy and the South had a farming economy. By 1804 slavery had been outlawed in the North but the Southern economy was still wholly dependent upon the labor of enslaved workers. As the country grew so did tensions between the two regions. Read all about the era that culminated in the greatest threat to our nation.
About This Series:
The Civil War took place in America between April 1861 and April 1865. During the four-year struggle between the North and the South approximately 10000 battles were fought on land and sea leaving 620000 dead. As a result of the war more than three million enslaved people gained their freedom. The four books in the Exploring the Civil War series examine the war's key people places and events and its causes and consequences making them the perfect tools to introduce children to one of the defining events in American history.
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A captivating series that explores the causes and outcomes of one of the deadliest conflicts in our nation's past.
America before the Civil War can be seen as two separate countries instead of one. The North had a booming industrial economy while the South relied heavily on farming. By 1804, slavery was prohibited in the North, but the Southern economy still heavily relied on enslaved workers. As the country grew, tensions between these two regions escalated. Discover more about this era that led to the greatest threat our nation has faced.
About This Series:
The Civil War took place in America from April 1861 to April 1865. Throughout the four-year conflict between the North and the South, approximately 10,000 battles were fought on both land and sea, resulting in 620,000 casualties. The war also led to more than three million enslaved people gaining their freedom. The four books in the Exploring the Civil War series delve into the war's key individuals, locations, and events, as well as its causes and consequences. These books serve as excellent resources to introduce children to this pivotal moment in American history.
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Subject: History
Brand: Children's Press
Publisher Date: 04/01/2025
Author: KaaVonia Hinton
Dimensions: 8.38 x 7.13
UPC: 9781546136323
Ages: 8-10
Pages: 48
