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Social Studies Activity Page: "Modified T-Chart" to be used to compare and contrast the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War.

Name : Susie Q. Student                                           Date: July 21, 1999

        American Revolutionary War

American Civil War

1. Category:

Leadership

Similarities

both sets of leaders were predominately dedicated, focused, and inspiring to their men

Differences

American and British leaders served

only American leaders served

2. Category:

Causes of the wars

Similarities

both wars were waged in the name of unity

Differences

American Revolutionary War was fought for independence from Britian American Civil War was fought to preserve the Union, over states' vs. national government rights, and the issue of slavery
3. Category: Location
Similarities

both wars were fought on American soil

Differences

The American Revolution was fought within the 13 colonies

The American Civil war mostly in the South (S.E. part of the U.S.) Only a few battles were fought in the North (N.E. part of the U.S.)

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