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Lesson 73 of 84 · American Revolution
George Washington as Commander-in-Chief
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the Mediterranean. Merchants carried silk, spices, and ideas across thousands of miles, linking diverse civilizations.
Key Facts
1
Historians use evidence to support claims.
2
Timelines show events in order.
3
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Timeline
1861
The Civil War begins
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?