Help students analyze the key turning points of the Civil War with this scaffolded primary source DBQ packet. Using authentic voices from soldiers, civilians, generals, and reporters, students explore how major battles—Fort Sumter, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and more—shaped the war’s direction and outcome. Includes guiding questions, essay prompt, full teacher key, and Google Classroom-ready formatting. What’s Included: 9 primary-source excerpts: Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Ch