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Arkansas Civil War Bandits and Outlaws

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Young historians study civilian Arkansas during the Civil War. They look at the many challenges they faced to keep their homes in order while the men were at war. Learners hear stories of bands of outlaws who ravaged the state during this time, and they prepare oral reports on the most prominent ones.

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arkansas history, arkansas, the united states civil war

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arkansas history, civil war, bandits and outlaws, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Ed Software

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