- Identify the states that seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America.
- Label those states as "Confederacy" or "CSA".
- Identify the states that remained loyal to the United States government.
- Label those states as "Union".
- Optionally, identify and label border states that allowed slavery but did not secede (e.g., Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri).
- Color or shade the Confederacy states differently from the Union states for visual distinction.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable map of the united states during the civil war.