Harper's Weekly

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Harper's Weekly known for?Extensive visual documentation of the American Civil War
2. What is the publication span?1857-1916
3. What is the publisher?Harper & Brothers
4. What was Harper's Weekly and when did it start?Harper's Weekly was a popular magazine that began in 1857. It was created by Harper & Brothers and was known for news, stories, and pictures.
5. Why was Harper's Weekly important during the Civil War?During the Civil War, Harper's Weekly showed detailed drawings of battles and soldiers. These pictures helped people see what was happening on the front lines.

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