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Swanson, Richard A. – OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Asserts that the PBS series "The Civil War" presents historical information that can encourage critical thinking by students. Offers a lesson plan based on one program in the series, "The Cause." Provides questions for student discussion and outlines writing assignments based on the series. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Viewing, Educational Strategies