This simulation gives students the opportunity to plot and plan the military strategies of two imaginary countries: Gagoola and Tangmania. As an introductory lesson, this lesson allows students to explore the options available to civil war leaders. After the simulation, they should be able to answer the essential question: Was there a way that the south could have won the American Civil War? (Note: This lesson works best if the essential question is revealed after the activity)
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. Plotting and Planning: Civil War Military Strategy Simulation