Chapter 15: The Civil War What do you think were the key factors that allowed the United States to defeat the Confederate States of America? Was it economic factors, military victories or other factors? What were some of the key events, battles and turning points of the Civil War?

Chapter 16: The Era of Reconstruction, 1865–1877.

Consider social, political, and economic equality during the Reconstruction era. What were some of the key successes of Reconstruction? What were some of the important limitations to the progress made during this era?