2008 POS VS.7b Major Civil War battles fought in Virginia
Teacher Tips:
• This foldable will show the sequence of the Civil War battles in Virginia, as well as the location
of the battles on a Virginia map. Each student will need a copy of slides 3 , 4,5, and 6 of this file
to make this foldable.
• Fold each page on the dotted lines which folds each page in half, slightly off center, leaving a ½”
tab on the bottom. Fold the ½” tab over top and then crease it back so it extends in the opposite
direction.
• Form an accordion fold by gluing the straight edge of one part into the valley side of the other
sheet’s tab. For more explicit directions and a visual on accordion folds, refer to Dinah Zike’s Big
Book of Social Studies or Big Book of Books.
• As students glue the pages, make sure to keep the sequence correct, from 1 st to last. The pages
are numbered.
• Students should fill in the blanks and answer questions posed on the pages. Then, they should
shade each map and mark the battle place with a chosen color to have students interact with
the maps. Students may add additional drawings to show additional information about each
battle or the location of the battle. This process will assist with student memory of the battles
and locations.
Have students write a title on the top side (back) of page 1, or cut out and glue the title page,
slide 3, if desired. This becomes the “front” when the accordion is closed and is the opposite
side of the first map.
Note: The United States map used in this foldable was created by Mapmaker Toolkit. Site
License required for use. The Virginia maps are from the Virginia Department of Education
website. http://141.104.22.210/VDOE/Instruction/History/virginiaregionsunlabeled.pdf
Image sources: McLean House, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior; Lee and
Grant signing at Appomattox, Wikimedia Commons, media file is in the public domain because
the copyright has expired. All other images from the National Archives.
Susie Orr, Fairfax County Public Schools, Instructional Services Department, revised 2011
Foldable technique developed by Dinah Zike, Comfort, TX
Answer Key:
Page 1: Map: Bull Run (Manassas,) Nickname: “Stonewall” Jackson
Page 2: Map: Fredericksburg, Virginia. Lee defeated the Union troops.
Page 3: President Abraham Lincoln used the Navy to block southern ports.
Page 4: Map: Richmond. Fire burned the city of Richmond.
Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy.
Page 5: Map: Near Norfolk and Hampton. Battle was fought to a draw.
Page 6: At Appomattox Court House, Virginia, confederate General Robert E. Lee
surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
See page 28 of the 2008 Curriculum Framework for additional details.
Booklet by _________________________
Date _____________________________
Susie Orr, Fairfax County Public Schools, Instructional Services Department, revised 2011
Photo source: National Archives; foldable technique developed by Dinah Zike, Comfort, TX
Cut on the dotted line, and glue the title page to the
back of page 1. The bottom portion of this page will
not be used.
The 1st Major Clash of the Civil War.
July 16, 1861
General Thomas J. Jackson
played a major role in this
battle.
What is the nickname that General Jackson received due to his
bravery at this battle?________________________________
1
________________ was the commander
of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Lee defeated the ________ troops here in December of 1862
2
______________ used
the Navy to block
southern ports
= Union ships blocking
southern ports
3
Fire burned the city of ___________ near the end of
the Civil War.
____________ was the
Capital of the Confederacy
during the Civil War.
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March 9, 1862
Battle between the Confederate
ship Virginia, also called the
Merrimack, and the Union ship
Monitor, Hampton Roads, VA
In the battle of iron clad ships there was no winner!
When battles have a tie like this one, it is said the
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battle is fought to a _____________.
April 1865 - Civil War Ends
At_______________________, Virginia,
Confederate General _______________surrendered
his army to Union General __________________ .
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