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Unit 1: The American Civil War

Unit 1: The American Civil War. 1861-1865. Monday August 26 th. Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union ? I CAN : explain how slavery in the 1800’s lead to the Civil War. AGENDA : - Watch “America Divided” Video Clip (4 min) Partner Activity: Slavery Graphic Organizer.

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Unit 1: The American Civil War

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  1. Unit 1: The American Civil War 1861-1865

  2. Monday August 26th • Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union? • I CAN: explain how slavery in the 1800’s lead to the Civil War. • AGENDA: - Watch “America Divided” Video Clip (4 min) • Partner Activity: Slavery Graphic Organizer

  3. Video Clip 4 min • http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/videos#america-divided • Discuss

  4. Partner Activity (20 min) • DIRECTIONS: In partners, please complete the graphic organizer. At the very bottom is a list of RESOURCES in your textbook that will help you complete this activity. • Be as DETAILED as possible  this sheet will serve as a future study tool! (your notes for today) 

  5. Exit Question • How did slavery in the 1800’s lead the nation to civil war?

  6. Bell-Ringer • Turn to page 172 in your textbook and compare the 2 pictures. Then answer this question: In what ways was life different for people living in these 2 sections of the country?

  7. Tuesday August 27th • Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union? • I CAN: Compare/Contrast life in the North and South during the mid-1800’s. • Agenda: -Cornell Notes: Worlds of N vs. S • -Finish yesterday’s Slavery W.S. • ***I am collecting the Slavery W.S. at the end of the class period: 8 pts

  8. Sectionalism • Definition: The differences between life in the Northern and Southern U.S. during the pre-civil war era.

  9. Life in the North • Strong economy based on manufacturing and trade • Advanced roads/transportation • Anti-Slavery

  10. Life in the South • Relied on AgricultureLarge plantations worked by slaves • Economy based on producing cotton • Pro-Slavery

  11. Finish Yesterday’s Slavery W.S. • Collect at end of class 8 pts

  12. Exit Question • Please describe 3 key differences between life in the North and South.

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