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The Civil War

Using primary sources, images and objects from the Albany Institute's collection, students will be introduced to a major conflict in American History, the Civil War. This lesson focuses on how the Civil War affected daily life in America, including the art, material culture and political atmosphere of our country.

 

New York State Standards:

 

Social Studies
Intermediate and Commencement 1, 3, 4, 5

ELA
Intermediate and Commencement 2, 3

The Visual Arts
Intermediate and Commencement 3, 4

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