Nation in Change

Students chart the nation’s condition before the Civil War and Lincoln’s vision afterward. By comparing the past with Lincoln’s hopes for unity, students recognize how speeches can inspire transformation. The reflection section personalizes historical change and hope for the future.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Civil War and Reconstruction Transitions

Civics – National Unity and Visionary Leadership

Reading Comprehension – Comparing Past and Future Perspectives

Writing – Expressing Change Using Evidence and Reflection

This worksheet is part of our Gettysburg Address collection.