unit 1: the american civil war
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Unit 1: The American Civil War 1861-1865
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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
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Video Clip 4 min• http://
www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/videos#america-divided
• Discuss
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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)
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Exit Question
• How did slavery in the 1800’s lead the nation to civil war?
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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?
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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
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Sectionalism
• Definition: The differences between life in the Northern and Southern U.S. during the pre-civil war era.
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Life in the North
• Strong economy based on manufacturing and trade
• Advanced roads/transportation • Anti-Slavery
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Life in the South
• Relied on Agriculture Large plantations worked by slaves
• Economy based on producing cotton• Pro-Slavery
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Finish Yesterday’s Slavery W.S.
• Collect at end of class 8 pts
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Exit Question
• Please describe 3 key differences between life in the North and South.