Indiana Social Studies 4.H.6

Social Studies4th GradeHistory

The Standard

Summarize the impact of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency on Indiana, and describe the participation of Indiana citizens in the Civil War.

2026 Indiana Academic Standards: K-12 Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Explain how Lincoln’s call for troops changed Indiana and how his wartime decisions sparked debate there. Describe how residents fought for the Union and helped soldiers from home.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student connects Lincoln’s 1861 call for volunteers to Indiana raising Union regiments. They give a specific example of service, such as fighting in a regiment or collecting supplies, and explain that some residents opposed Lincoln’s policies.
Common Misconceptions: Some students think Indiana fought for the Confederacy because it borders Kentucky. Others assume every Indiana resident supported Lincoln or that only soldiers took part in the war.
How to Assess It: On an exit ticket, ask: How did Lincoln’s call for volunteers affect Indiana? Name one way an Indiana resident helped the war effort.

Lesson moves

Give pairs cards marked Lincoln’s 1861 call, Indiana enlistment, and home supply drives; have them arrange the cards and explain each link.
Ask pairs how Lincoln’s call for volunteers could change an Indiana household; have them name one effect on a soldier and one on someone at home.
Play a matching game with cards for Governor Morton, an Indiana soldier, and a supply volunteer, plus cards describing each person’s wartime work.
Project a photo of an Indiana Civil War monument with a readable inscription; students identify whom it honors and find its location on a map.

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