WorksheetsExploring the Civil War's Impact (Thursday, 1/8)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Ava is working on a history project about South Carolina and the Civil War. Which of the following is the best research question she should use to guide her inquiry?
What were the main causes of the Civil War?
How did South Carolina contribute to the start and progress of the Civil War?
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
What is the capital of South Carolina?
Scarlett is working on a research project about the daily life of South Carolinians during the Civil War. Which of the following sources would be most useful for her to refine her research?
A modern science textbook
A Civil War-era diary from a South Carolina resident
A novel set in New York during the 1800s
A website about the American Revolution
Nora is researching the causes of South Carolina’s secession for her history project. Which source should she trust the most for accurate information?
A peer-reviewed history journal article
A blog post with no author listed
A fictional movie about the Civil War
An anonymous social media post
Priya is working on a project about the Civil War and comes across information about South Carolina’s economy in the 1800s. How should Priya determine if this information is relevant to her topic about the Civil War?
Check if it explains how the economy influenced South Carolina’s decision to secede
Use it only if it is interesting
Include all economic information, even if unrelated
Ignore it because it is not about battles
Oliver is preparing a report on South Carolina’s role in the Civil War. Which is the best way for him to organize his findings?
Chronologically, from secession to the end of the war
Randomly, as you find information
By listing facts without order
By writing everything in one paragraph
Scarlett is working on a history project about South Carolina during the Civil War. Which of the following is a focused research question she could use?
What happened in the Civil War?
How did the Civil War affect South Carolina’s economy and society?
Who was the president during the Civil War?
What is the weather like in South Carolina?
Aria is researching the experiences of enslaved people in South Carolina during the Civil War for her history project. Which source would best help her refine her inquiry?
A collection of slave narratives from South Carolina
A math textbook
A travel guide to South Carolina
A cookbook from the 1900s
Henry is researching the Battle of Fort Sumter for his history project. Which of the following is the most credible source for information about the battle?
A government archive with official battle reports
A fictional short story about the Civil War
A personal blog with no citations
A comic book about the Civil War
Ava is researching the Civil War and finds a newspaper article from 1861 describing South Carolina’s secession. How should she determine if it is relevant to her research?
Check if it provides details about the reasons for secession
Use it only if it mentions Abraham Lincoln
Include it even if it is about another state
Ignore it because it is old
Sophia is preparing a report on the impact of the Civil War on South Carolina’s population. What is the best way for her to organize her research findings?
By grouping information into social, economic, and political impacts
By mixing all information together
By listing facts in no particular order
By writing everything as one long paragraph
Maya is working on a history project about South Carolina’s government during the Civil War. Which of the following research questions should she choose for her project?
How did South Carolina’s government change after secession?
What is the tallest building in South Carolina?
Who was the first president of the United States?
What is the state bird of South Carolina?
Priya is working on a research project about military strategies used in South Carolina during the Civil War. Which source would be most helpful for her?
Military maps and official battle reports from the Civil War
A book about World War II
A magazine about modern technology
A science fiction novel
Michael is researching the Emancipation Proclamation’s effect in South Carolina for his history project. Which source is most credible for him to use?
A scholarly article written by a historian
A fictional diary
An opinion post on social media
A movie review
You find a letter from a Union soldier describing his experiences in South Carolina. How do you determine if it is relevant to your research on the Civil War in South Carolina?
Check if the letter describes events or conditions in South Carolina during the Civil War
Use it only if it mentions food
Include it even if it is about another state
Ignore it because it is handwritten
Priya is preparing a report on the causes and effects of South Carolina’s secession for her history class. What is the best way for Priya to logically organize her findings?
By separating causes and effects into different sections
By mixing causes and effects together
By listing everything in one paragraph
By organizing by the alphabet
Ava is working on a history project about the impact of the Civil War on South Carolina’s cities. Which of the following is a strong research question she could use?
How were South Carolina’s cities affected by the Civil War?
What is the largest city in South Carolina?
Who was the mayor of Charleston in 1860?
What is the population of Columbia today?
Lily is working on a research project about the role of women in South Carolina during the Civil War. Which source would be most relevant for her to use?
Letters and diaries written by women in South Carolina during the Civil War
A sports magazine
A cookbook from 2000
A travel brochure
Priya is researching the surrender of Charleston during the Civil War for her history project. Which source should she trust the most for accurate information?
An official government document from the time
A fictional novel set in the 1900s
A blog post with no sources
A comic strip
You find a speech given by a South Carolina politician in 1860. How do you determine if it is relevant to your research on the state’s secession?
Check if the speech discusses reasons for secession or the Civil War
Use it only if it mentions the weather
Include it even if it is about another state
Ignore it because it is old
Samuel is researching the effects of the Civil War on South Carolina’s agriculture for a school project. What is the best way for him to organize his findings?
By grouping information into changes before, during, and after the war
By listing facts randomly
By writing everything in one paragraph
By organizing by the alphabet
