Bill Hader's Ancestry and Border States in the Civil War: Lesson Plan | Finding Your Roots

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Bill Hader's Ancestry and Border States in the Civil War: Lesson Plan | Finding Your Roots
Over the course of the Civil War, many battles were fought in the border states; control of those states was critical in determining the final outcome of the Civil War. In this lesson, students learn about border states in the Civil War through the lens of Bill Hader’s ancestors, and analyze the unique challenges they presented.