Dred Scott Bellwork

1. Dred Scott Bellwork • What was the major decision/impact of the Dred Scott court case? • Black Americans were/could NOT be citizens • What does it mean to you for someone to be a radical? • Answers vary

2. Douglass Quotes Bellwork • Read the quotes below by Frederick Douglass and explain what he means by these quotes • “I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.” • Running to freedom was the true answer to his prayers • "No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened around his own neck.” • Enslaving someone also enslaves the master as well

4. Stephen Douglass Bellwork • What two major laws/compromises has Stephen Douglas been involved in? • Kansas-Nebraska Act & Comp of 1850 • What was Stephen Douglas’ stance on slavery? • Popular Sovereignty

5. Objective • WWBAT: Discuss the rise of Abraham Lincoln and the ways the election of 1860 lead to the Civil War Jill.Ronsman@tusd1.org

6. Rise of Lincoln Lincoln-Douglas Debates Election 1860

7. Abe Lincoln Bellwork • Other than that he was a president, what do you know about Abraham Lincoln? • Answers Vary

8. Objective • WWBAT: Discuss the legacy of John Brown and the rise of Lincoln Jill.Ronsman@tusd1.org

9. Interactive Notebook Setup • 1/11/2018 • Rise of Lincoln • This will be one page

10. Rise of Lincoln & Lincoln-Douglas Debates Election 1860

11. The Rise of Lincoln • The lead up to and the Civil War will show bring us one of the most beloved people in American History • Abraham Lincoln

12. The Rise of Lincoln • Much is made of the fact that Lincoln was a frontiersman and came from nothing • This is in part true, but his family was not truly that poor • He was born in Kentucky, moved to Indiana, and eventually settled in Illinois

13. The Rise of Lincoln • Lincoln was almost completely self educated • Lincoln served 4 terms in the Illinois State House of Representatives as a Whig • In 1836 became a lawyer known for his powerful closing statements

14. The Rise of Lincoln • Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846 • He was “disciple of Clay” • He promised to serve only one term and left after his two year term was up • Strong opponent of the Mexican-American War

15. The Rise of Lincoln • During the late 1840s and 1850’s Lincoln served as a well respected lawyer • In 1854 he unsuccessfully ran for the Senate • During his campaign he claimed people say ”that I am an abolitionist, even though I do no more than oppose the extension of slavery."

16. Lincoln-Douglas Debates • In 1858 he ranfor the Senate • He was running against the Democrat Stephen Douglas • Their campaigns would be one of the most famous and important in U.S. history

17. Lincoln-Douglas Debates • Douglas and Lincoln both agreed to participate in multiple debates held throughout the state • 7 three hour long debates were held during the campaign • The following format was used: • Douglas or Lincoln would open with 60 minute speech • The opponent would following with a 90 speech • 30 minutes of rebuttal and 60 minutes of new topics • The person who opened would have 30 minutes to respond

20. Lincoln-Douglas Debates • The debates were widely attended and received national attention • Newspapers through the nation printed the ENTIRE speeches delivered at the debates • This was very much a “modern” election spectacle

21. Lincoln-Douglas Debate • Douglas won the election of 1858 largely because Senators were not popularly elected • Lincoln became a nation celebrity during the election

22. Lincoln-Douglas Debate • Lincoln collected the text of debates, edited them and published them in a book titled: • Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas in the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois • The publishing of this book furthered Lincoln’s celebrity status

25. Rise of Lincoln Bellwork • What event caused Lincoln to become a nation celebrity? • Lincoln-Douglas Debates • What political positions did Lincoln hold before running for president? • State Representative and Member of the House of Representatives

26. Objective • WWBAT: Examine and discuss Lincoln’s stance on slavery

27. Lincoln or Douglas? #1 • “I am not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of Negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people.”

29. Lincoln or Douglas? #2 • “I will say in addition to this that there is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. …and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race.”

31. Lincoln or Douglas? #3 • "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved—I do not expect the house to fall—but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other."

33. Lincoln or Douglas? #4 • “I should like to know if, taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that all men are equal upon principle, and making exceptions to it, where will it stop? If one man says it does not mean a negro, why not another say it does not mean some other man?”

35. Lincoln or Douglas? #5 “I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.”

37. Evidence Lincoln WAS NOT Racist Evidence Lincoln WAS Racist

38. Objective • WWBAT: Discuss Lincoln’s stance on slavery and the effects of the Election of 1860

39. Day off Bellwork • Why did you have yesterday off? • MLK DAY! • What year do you think this holiday was celebrated by ALL 50 states? • 2000!

40. Objective • WWBAT: Discuss Lincoln’s stance on slavery and the legacy of MLK

41. MLK Bellwork • What is something NEW that you learned about MLK yesterday? • Answers Vary • Be prepared to share you favorite quote from MLK that you found

42. Lincoln Quote Bellwork • “Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” • Abraham Lincoln • What is Lincoln saying about voting in this quote? • Participating in an election is your choice and if your don’t you must live with the consequences

43. Objective • WWBAT: Discuss the election of 1860 and why it lead to secession

44. Lincoln & Douglas Round 2 • In 1860 Douglas and Lincoln would face off again in the Presidential election • Lincoln as the Republican candidate and Douglas as the NORTHERN Democratic candidate • Let’s look at the election of 1860

45. Election of 1860 • Lincoln ran as a Republican • The Republicans knew that they had a legitimate chance to win the election if they could carry the Northern states • Especially since the Democrats were split • Lincoln was chosen as the Republican candidate because of his ability to carry important states

46. Election of 1860 • The Democrats couldn’t successfully pick a candidate • Douglas was viewed as a traitor by Southern Democrats because of his belief in popular sovereignty • Southern Democrats nominated then Vice-President John C. Breckinridge

47. John C. Breckinridge Stephen Douglas

48. Constitutional Union Party • "to recognize no political principle other than the Constitution of the country, the Union of the states, and the Enforcement of the Laws" John Bell