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This book discusses the series of events that lead to the secession of the southern states from the Union and to the start of the Civil War in 1861.
Quick Summary
Secession: The Southern States Leave the Union by Judith Peacock examines the political turmoil and key events that drove the southern states to leave the Union, beginning with South Carolina's declaration in December 1860 and culminating in the attack on Fort Sumter that launched the Civil War in 1861. The book covers the deepening divide between North and South over slavery, states' rights, and economic differences while exploring how leaders like Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln became figureheads of their respective sides. If your child enjoys reading about American history through accessible nonfiction like the Who Was? series or "The Civil War" by Shelby Foote, they will find this 3,638-word volume a compelling addition to their shelf. This title is ideal for fourth through eighth graders reading at a sixth-grade level who want to understand the causes and immediate start of the Civil War.