Visit this timeline created by elementary students.

http://web.archive.org/web/20160508020915/http://www2.lhric.org:80/pocantico/civilwar/1860.htm

Be sure to click to advance to each of the pages created by the students.
 
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of each graphic representation of cause and effect? Which is stronger in showing chronology? Which is stronger in showing cause and effect? Which one might be more effective with younger students? With older students?

Click the link below for one more example of a graphic organizer focusing on the Civil War.

http://blueprintforhistory.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/cw5-3-k-causes-and-effects-of-the-emancipation-proclamation-graphic-organizer.pdf